2 Gel or not 2 Gel ??

[400bhp]

Almost agreed - I saw these (high 5 race packs) reduced on't - tinterweb thingymajigg & thought - why not !
Like Andrew-Culture & yourself though I am concerned about the gel littering that goes on.
It's a cause of many complaints by those on popular routes & causes harm to wildlife.
Promise to be a good boy & keep mine off the streets.
Might not even like 'em yet.
It's just that I intend to push myself a bit further with higher intensity rides, I.e faster more inclines & medium mileage - 70 - 90k.

It annoys me too - why can't the manufacturers make a bio-degradeable sachet.

 

[Dusty Bin]

What's one of those?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_cake

 

[JoeyB]

I use gels because they are quick and easy to get down me without any faffing round.

 

[400bhp]

I use gels because they are quick and easy to get down me without any faffing round.

As opposed to what?

 

[vickster]

I can't personally swallow gels, nasty horrid sticky consistency, thus I prefer jelly babies to choking...and they taste much better and you have choice as to whether the head or feet go first

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

Jelly babies must be a pain in the a**e with gloved fingers every 5 seconds for one

 

[JoeyB]

As opposed to what?

As opposed to preparing and carrying other food options really. I buy a couple of boxes of gels at a time, I chuck two in my small barbag before a ride and off I go...I can open them and eat them on the move if needs be and they don't take up much room. Simples.

 

[JoeyB]

I can't personally swallow gels, nasty horrid sticky consistency, thus I prefer jelly babies to choking...and they taste much better and you have choice as to whether the head or feet go first

I can't say I notice the taste of gels but then I'm used to some really horrid gym supplements, so I guess I have built up a tolerance.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

How far is long mileage if 70-90km is medium mileage?

 

[JoeyB]

How far is long mileage if 70-90km is medium mileage?

Depends who you ask lol

To me 200km is long mileage but thats a walk in the park for most on here!!

 

[HeroesFitness]

If you are doing more than 1 hour 30 minutes the give the gels a go but I would personally use Isotonic drinks during long durations as the gels can sometimes cause a stomach upset, but give them a try as they may suit you

 

[VamP]

I can't personally swallow gels, nasty horrid sticky consistency, thus I prefer jelly babies to choking...and they taste much better and you have choice as to whether the head or feet go first

You might prefer the taste but as fuel goes, jelly babies are particularly crap. Why not just eat a flapjack?

 

[vickster]

It's not the taste of the gel, it's the texture - I can't physically swallow it, just like I can't swallow rocket, although that's stringy rather than sticky!

I like sweets, I do coffee and cake too, or a sarni for lunch...I am not fuelling for a race.

 

[vickster]

Jelly babies must be a pain in the a**e with gloved fingers every 5 seconds for one

Jus tip them straight out of the bag...

 

[Dave Davenport]

I'm all for bananas, cake, malt loaf, fig rolls etc. but find on longer rides (100 miles+ to me) I like something savoury. Jacket spuds travel well in your back pocket and are easy to eat on the go, as are pasties.