Energy Gels Vs Jelly Babies........are they much better??

[RhythMick]

For energy, I'm sticking to my flapjack/jelly baby combination. Definitely not getting into the cycle of buying gels - I've blagged a few freebies over the years and I take a couple for emergencies on rides > 40 miles. If I really felt the need I'd probably try Dextrose tablets from Boots.

What about "Hydration tablets". Surely water is the best way of keeping hydrated ? OK sweating will lose you some salts I understand that - what needs to be replaced on the ride ?

 

[ufkacbln]

You don't get OAP gels, but you do get OAP Jellyatrics

 

[jarlrmai]

Gels, I can store them in the cupboard and they wont get eaten, any jelly babies left around wouldn't last 5 minutes in our house.

 

[Mugshot]

I always carry jelly babies as an emergency energy boost

Am also a bit of a jelly baby snob, never buy the Haribo ones if you are after a Bassetts style jelly baby. I find Aldi sell quality jelly babies at half the price of major brands.

Top tip, I'll give them a go