Energy gels.......

[Browser]

As said, emergency bonk avoider, otherwise just eat properly, I know they're instant energy and thus (presumably) contain a fair amount of sugar, but I find them too cloying and sweet.

 

[PaulSB]

I always carry a couple for emergency use. If I start to bonk, I get the warning about ten minutes before it hits, the gels definetley work for me.

I've never found a need for anything else. Eat properly before leaving then bananas, cereal bar if some sort and when touring sensible lunch.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I only use them on long road rides and tough mtb rides. I bloody love the high5 zero drink but tend to use it for recovery more than fuel.

Gels are also great for hangovers

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I should add that I was fortunate enough to get a LOT of Gels for free, I might feel differently about them when I have to start paying for them!

 

[Ron-da-Valli]

Oh , and a pork pie if i pass a pie shop

Especially a PROPER pork pie with jelly in!!

 

[smutchin]

Energy jelly?

Hmm, there's a gap in the market - Dragons' Den here I come...

d.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

I like hifive and go gel but I also rate kendal mint cake very highly.

And it makes your breath smell lovely!