Ride snacks - real food

[Mojoman]

I like to stop for a minute or two and eat my food. Beats choking on something on a trail or having to stomach that goo crap. Peanut butter and honey sarmie works for me as a quick boost. My fav is left over Mac n cheese in a slice of bread. I also like a small pack of Nik naks or big Korn bites. I am never going to win any races so I prefer to enjoy my ride...take a break for a few minutes and have my snacks while savouring the views around me..

[Big Phil]

At some point in this thread it will become apparent that okes are actually more interested in what they can eat while riding their bikes than actually riding their bikes. ????????

[Patchelicious]

At some point in this thread it will become apparent that okes are actually more interested in what they can eat while riding their bikes than actually riding their bikes. ????????

That’s why most cyclists are fat. Burn 1000cals eat 2000 because “I deserve it”.

 

Watch MTB races on TV, how many of the guys standing at the feeding (water) points shoveling potato’s should be doing less of that and pedaling a bit more.

[Mountain_Goat]

If you have a good, proper breakfast before your ride you shouldn't get too hungry or dizzy no matter how far you ride.

 

Before a long ride of around 150km I usually have a cup of coffee, a sandwich, a banana and a full glass of whey protein mixed with milk.

 

The rest of the ride I will just snack on the usual banana, jelly babies, dates etc.

 

A good electrolyte drink is also important, stay away from energade and powerade.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Try dried Apple rings . Easy to eat lots of energy .

['Kaze Pete]

When riding up to four hours when unfit: two bottle of Game (or electrolyte potion of your choice), and some jelly babies / dates / . Horse food and honey + Coffee for breakfast. Good enough!

 

When properly fit, the horsey breakfast and two bottles of water should be find for the same time period. This allows you to leave the REAL food at home to be enjoyed with REAL and appropriate eating utensils. No need for half-made un-pureed baby food in a jiffy bag

 

If you are riding for longer, a proper coffee break is mandatory. This allows you to use REAL food (small portion) and REAL utensils

[mazambaan]

“Bottom of my bag” what bag?

 

Camelbak / saddlebag - shock and horror to the fashionista?

[Grubscrew]

Such an innocuous thread and already the hate is coming through strong. Why? (Looking at Big Phil and Patchelicious.)

[Coolspin]

Ok so today I had a banana for starters, chowed after first hour and a bit on the bike, then bust out a chicken mayo on seed bread after another half hour of riding.

 

Deeeeeliciousness !!, compared to my mate who ended up with a half a banana (squashed) in a plastic bag and a gel of some description that he did not even chow, (cant blame him for that).

 

Glad i decided to up the game a bit on the snack front, doesnt need to be a big mission.

Dried fruit sounds like its going on the menu next time, maybe to replace the banana.

[Ryan]

Banana bread spead with peanut butter. Date balls +1

[Sniffie]

I've also moved from gels, goo's, etc to banana, dry wors, pb, butter & honey on brown bread etc. But any ideas for a long lasting emergency stash. I normally have an energy bar or roll of Super C's in the bottom of my bag (learnt the hard way).  These I guess have so much preservative they will become edible artefacts.

 

Any natural options?

Fresh dates. I buy Kalahari Medjool dates from Karsten farms in bulk when in season. Beginning of may 2 boxes of 5kg dates cost me R900. Make packets of 4 or 5 dates in small plastic or ziplock bags and freeze. Before a ride grab a bag or two from the freezer, into your cycling shirt pocket. You will never touch an energy bar in your life again.

[lechatnoir]

Try dried Apple rings . Easy to eat lots of energy .

 

dried apples... makes things soft and luxurious a day or two later... #truestory

[Coolspin]

At some point in this thread it will become apparent that okes are actually more interested in what they can eat while riding their bikes than actually riding their bikes.

Ha ha, for sure.

There will also be a distinction between the race food of a more serious cyclist that gets bleak if someone takes his/her strava kom and somone who rides more for general fitness and just being out there.

 

Was just keen to know what different people chow while doing their thing.

 

Dates seem pretty popular.

Think I will give those a try too.

[Frosty]

[BaGearA]

What a hassle

Sounds revolting as well

[Patchelicious]

Such an innocuous thread and already the hate is coming through strong. Why? (Looking at Big Phil and Patchelicious.)

What hate? It’s good advice, one of the most common mistakes is over eating on the bike or at water points. Don’t be so sensitive.