Coolspin Posted July 28, 2018 Share Hey Hubland, So in my quest not to fall over at the side of the road somewhere along a ride I have decided to experiment more with ride snacks.There is nothing worse than bonking and you still have a looong way to go home, pride stops you from phoning the missus to tell her about multiple ficticious punctures (or you forgot your phone). If contributions could be made in respect of real food would be awesome, The Gels, goos, and magnificent energy farthest bar evers etc will not find a place in my jersey pockets, Why, cos they taste crap, some of the bars take 40 mins to eat and give you a sore jaw, Oh yes did i mention they taste crap?Nor am i partial to the massive amount of liquid potions that fill water bottles, if you get hungry these liquids dont hit the spot.Just have water. So have eaten nuts and raisins on my last ride (pretty good) maybe a bit boring, someone told me nuts are not so great for this purpose?I hear biltong is quite popular (cant quite put cycling and biltong together somehow)Im thinking, chicken mayo sandwich on woolies seed loaf for next ride. What say you guys, any ideas, gotta mix it up after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted July 28, 2018 Share I buy plain cooked rice from the local Thai takeaway. Mix with 1 scrambled egg1 tbsp peanut butter1 tbsp honeyFinely chopped crispy bacon (± 2tbsp) Place I'm ziploc baggies and Bob's your uncle That plus plain good old windpomp sherry, a banana and some trail mix gets me through some long rides gummibear and porqui 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolspin Posted July 28, 2018 Share I buy plain cooked rice from the local Thai takeaway.Mix with 1 scrambled egg1 tbsp peanut butter1 tbsp honeyFinely chopped crispy bacon (± 2tbsp)Place I'm ziploc baggies and Bob's your uncleThat plus plain good old windpomp sherry, a banana and some trail mix gets me through some long ridesSo Fanie, you cant be eating that while riding then, you have to stop, need a spoon etc I assume, cant use a tyre lever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted July 28, 2018 Share Reach for back pocket, take out baggie, open and squeeze contents into mouth, chew and swallow. The Thai rice makes everything stick together. Got the recipe (adapted) from time crunched cyclist. Similar to the rice cakes the pro's eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted July 28, 2018 Share its even in biodegradeable packing varkie2, Coolspin, lenzman and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted July 28, 2018 Share Biltong, nuts, bannanas, and date balls are my go to for natural food. Try this recipe from Wayne for date balls, easy to make and they hit the spot nicely. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pIuNLjwImAg Coolspin, amr63, Blokman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolspin Posted July 28, 2018 Share Reach for back pocket, take out baggie, open and squeeze contents into mouth, chew and swallow.The Thai rice makes everything stick together.Got the recipe (adapted) from time crunched cyclist.Similar to the rice cakes the pro's eat.Ok no tyre lever spoon, but bacon, egg, rice and peanut butter, doesnt sound delicious at all.Maybe lying at the side of the road is preferable LOL. Edited July 28, 2018 by Coolspin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted July 28, 2018 Share Double shot of espresso mixed with half a tin of condensed milk. Tastes like old style spoorwee koffie and is as cheap as chips. Carbs, caffeine, protein and even some fats. Works a treat. gogo@ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolspin Posted July 28, 2018 Share its even in biodegradeable packing Sure bandannas are cool, but am a bit over them now, think most people are bandannad out as ride snack. bikebloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted July 28, 2018 Share I buy plain cooked rice from the local Thai takeaway. Mix with1 scrambled egg1 tbsp peanut butter1 tbsp honeyFinely chopped crispy bacon (± 2tbsp) Place I'm ziploc baggies and Bob's your uncle That plus plain good old windpomp sherry, a banana and some trail mix gets me through some long ridesForget Riding chow.....I want this for lunch!!!#jymaakmylus fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted July 28, 2018 Share I use the Squish or equivalent pouches, and also all the usual suspects such as bananas, biltong, date bites, etc. Another interesting product which I am currently trying is this: http://www.genesisnutrition.co.za/genesis-nutritional-products-key-product-features/At R7 per pouch, it is a pretty cheap alternative, and has a similar texture to Future Life. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted July 28, 2018 Share Sure bandannas are cool, but am a bit over them now, think most people are bandannad out as ride snack.are you riding a bike or dining out - its fuel ......period Odinson and Patchelicious 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted July 28, 2018 Share are you riding a bike or dining out - its fuel ......period Exactky, if you have the time and energy to enjoy and savor your food, you werent going hard enough to bonk in the first place. tux26, 'Kaze Pete, bikebloke and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolspin Posted July 28, 2018 Share Sorry chaps, should have mentioned, Im not a racing snake, Dont use asthma pumps etc.So having a tasty snack makes the ride more enjoyable is all. Of all the food on the planet, to be limited to bananas or things cooked in the laboratory seems a bit silly. I read a book where these cyclists in Belgium are partial to fried egg on a sandwich for their ride snack. Think i may try that too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted July 28, 2018 Share ok so then you need to change your post to " where is a really good cyclist friendly cafe close to/far from me that serves really good coffee and yummy real food mid ride lunch options?" then you wont get offered a banana fanievb and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 28, 2018 Share I buy plain cooked rice from the local Thai takeaway. Mix with1 scrambled egg1 tbsp peanut butter1 tbsp honeyFinely chopped crispy bacon (± 2tbsp) Place I'm ziploc baggies and Bob's your uncle That plus plain good old windpomp sherry, a banana and some trail mix gets me through some long ridesJirrrrr I thought you were joking I enjoy all of those , but mashed together ? no thanks Pieterlab1 and HDW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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