Alternatives to dates / apricots / fig rolls ?
JimmyK
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The very notion of fig rolls, dried dates or apricots makes me feel ill. Are there any other small and portable foodstuffs that can be carried in back pocket and provide enough energy to stave off the bonk ?
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Energy bars? Clif bars are great and actually taste like real food!
Otherwise, malt loaf? Peanut butter sarnies?0 -
malt loaf
jam sarnies
jelly babies
power bar goodies and gels ( they cost a bomb though)Nothing in life can not be improved with either monkeys, pirates or ninjas
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how effective are jelly babies ?0
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Anything that contains simple carbs will be fine. There is nothing magic about energy bars etc, just a mixture of simple and complex carbs.
I just use Eat Natural bars, and some malt loaf, there is nothing else you need really. As mentioned before in another thread, have a good wholesome breakfast before leaving the house, and you won't really need much even for up to 100 miles.
I did 94 miles the other weekend, with one bottle of energy drink, 2 eat natural bars, and one banana. I stopped about half way to refill my bottle with Gatorade (or something similar), and had a milkshake from the garage as well. I carried a gel just in case. This ride wasn't particularly slow, and I never ran out of energy.0 -
bobtbuilder wrote:Energy bars? Clif bars are great and actually taste like real food!
Otherwise, malt loaf? Peanut butter sarnies?
I like Clif and mule Bars, but they're a bit expensive for general training rides.0 -
If you can be bothered, search for some recipes and make your own. I've got one for apple and cinamon oat bars, which work really well. I've also used hot cross buns with jam or honey for really long rides.
Or just search the forum for once (miaow!) this topic comes up every couple of weeks
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Edwin wrote:If you can be bothered, search for some recipes and make your own. I've got one for apple and cinamon oat bars, which work really well. I've also used hot cross buns with jam or honey for really long rides.
Or just search the forum for once (miaow!) this topic comes up every couple of weeks
You had to go there....!
There's always one..;-)0 -
JimmyK wrote:The very notion of fig rolls, dried dates or apricots makes me feel ill. Are there any other small and portable foodstuffs that can be carried in back pocket and provide enough energy to stave off the bonk ?
I thought you had recently discovered the supernatural energy-giving properties of Soreen malt loaf - or did I dream that...??0 -
bobtbuilder wrote:Energy bars? Clif bars are great and actually taste like real food!
I'll cast my vote for Clif bars. About as tasty as energy bars get, at least for me.
Honey Stinger bars are not to bad either if you like honey.0 -
I've started making my own. All you need is macademia nuts, a bag of dried mixed fruits, oats, honey and a bit or orange juice. Put it all in the food processor for a couple of seconds and then stick the lot in the oven for 20 minutes. I really don't know how people can do such long rides without eating/drinking properly. Even if you feel ok by the end, how do you feel the next day? If you are doing long rides back to back, surely it catches up with you at some point?0
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Sandwiches in a bag:
Cheese/Nutella for looooong rides/slow release energy.
Honey/Jam for a mix of slow/quick release energy.
Or just take out a squeezy bottle of honey for mega-quick release energy. Addictive stuff!0 -
What's going on, Bhima posts on food and no mention of bananas?
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this morning , before i set out , i had 2 big chunks of malt loaf and 2 bananas . the ride went well, but my stomach has felt like a washing machine since , to say I have got bad wind is an understatement. i coulda used it as a turbo i suppose to blow me up hills.0
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ive bought a bag of jelly babies by the way, for next ride im thinking of having malt loaf before I head out (after good breakfast ) and keeping the jelly babies in my back pocket. im hoping this will keep energy levels where i want them to be.0
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JimmyK wrote:ive bought a bag of jelly babies by the way, for next ride im thinking of having malt loaf before I head out (after good breakfast ) and keeping the jelly babies in my back pocket. im hoping this will keep energy levels where i want them to be.
Jimmy - I'm not sure if you've understood some of the replies you were getting to the earlier thread. If you have already had a good breakfast, then stuffing down a couple of slices of malt loaf before you go out will do you no good.
Surely the whole point is to eat while you are out on the bike, while you are exercising and before your levels drop. The maltloaf will not give you any magical powers as a pre-ride meal...0 -
will snacking on jelly babies as I ride keep my energy levels at a sustainable level then ? I wouldnt even have to get off the bike.0
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Bhima wrote:Sandwiches in a bag:
Cheese/Nutella for looooong rides/slow release energy.
Honey/Jam for a mix of slow/quick release energy.
Or just take out a squeezy bottle of honey for mega-quick release energy. Addictive stuff!
Thank goodness someone finally go around to the sandwiches.
Bread roll with cheese or ham or turkey. Cut up into small pieces and a zip-loc bag.0 -
I find malt loaf too stodgy and slow to digest.
Dried squidgy prunes, Brazil nuts.
Aldi's cereal bars - specifically muffin cereal bars - gorgeous
Aldi's 500g rice pudding - store in drinks container or take before you set off - 80g of carbs.
Baked sweet potatoes
Homemade:
3 slices of wholemeal bread packed with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon of honey or golden syrup.
Boiled wholemeal rice and lentils, maltodextrin, mixed with olive oil, milk, lightly cooked eggs and honey. Pour into tray to set and divide into 3" squares. Wrap in foil pieces and stock in fridge. Moist food, easy to consume. Makes lots.
Oat flapjacks with apple,raisins,coffee and honey.
Boiled, liquidized beetroot, cranberries and honey.
Chocolate milk with added yoghurt and fruit.0 -
some 'interesting' recipes there sandbag......might give them a try...0
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i was at the dentist this morning and i called into the local fruitshop to buy some crumbed ham. they had a big box of dates on show. i asked them could i nab one as id heard they are good for cycling. the girl said for me to take one, so i did.
and they were ORRIBLE !!
im gonna try the jelly babies on thurs morning.
has anybody carried grapes with them on a ride ?0 -
No, why on earth would I do that? Think about it, tight jersey pockets, easily squashed grapes..........total mess.
What's wrong with a decent breakfast then a couple of bananas or cereal / energy bars?
I realise everyone's digestive system is slightly different, and you need to find something that works for you, but come on, grapes on a ride? Are you sure?0 -
Edwin wrote:No, why on earth would I do that? Think about it, tight jersey pockets, easily squashed grapes..........total mess.
What's wrong with a decent breakfast then a couple of bananas or cereal / energy bars?
I realise everyone's digestive system is slightly different, and you need to find something that works for you, but come on, grapes on a ride? Are you sure?
And they're not slow releasing energy anyway so what would be the point?0 -
http://www.bicyclesource.com/bicyclesource/body/nutrition/muffins
have a look at this, some of those i may well try.0 -
Eh? The OP asked for "small and portable foodstuffs that can be carried in back pocket".sandbag wrote:Boiled, liquidized beetroot, cranberries and honey.
Chocolate milk with added yoghurt and fruit.
+1 for the Aldi cereal bars, they're cheap and do the job. Even the organic ones don't cost a lot. My lad occasionally gets a Racer bar (Aldi's Snickers copy) as a post-ride treat. Kill him with kindness, I will.
Why grapes? Raisins are the same thing but smaller, cheaper and much easier to carry.Aspire not to have more, but to be more.0 -
Simon E wrote:
Eh? The OP asked for "small and portable foodstuffs that can be carried in back pocket".sandbag wrote:Boiled, liquidized beetroot, cranberries and honey.
Chocolate milk with added yoghurt and fruit.
+1 for the Aldi cereal bars, they're cheap and do the job. Even the organic ones don't cost a lot. My lad occasionally gets a Racer bar (Aldi's Snickers copy) as a post-ride treat. Kill him with kindness, I will.
Why grapes? Raisins are the same thing but smaller, cheaper and much easier to carry.
Got abit carried away, some do carry drinks in there jacket instead of on the bike though. I never mentioned grapes. Who did? Is saying fruit = grapes, rather more solid fruit. Talking of chocolate milk, I buy big jar of chocolate drinking powder, alot cheaper.
Tried raisins, because small, tempted taking too many for worse effect. Good but not in the same league as figs.
Tried the real Snickers, good but slow to digest - 28g of carbs, with a Lucozade isotonic comes to 60g.
Madeira cake is good.
I stick to a foundation of complex carbs and low gi for longer lasting energy and health and top up with simple sugar blends when i need extra. Vitamins in complex carbs, such as rice and lentils help process the carbs among other things. Lots of potassium in lentils. I believe your feeding your muscles better with healthy carbs, and at same time helping the recovery, not to mention your long term health. If i take high sugar then i take a antioxidant, vitamin c powder or add real cranberries, blueberries or orange.
You can find a selection of good foods, but sooner or later you get bored eating the same thing. so making your own recipes is a good way of mixing it up.
Apologies to the OP .0
