gels...is it a myth?

[Dave Davenport]

I like my energy gels in the shape of a banana, Snickers bar, fruitcake or for longer rides a pasty shape. A quick bit of munching and you have a tasty gel like substance in your mouth ready to swallow and give that much needed energy boost.

 

[DWiggy]

Jam sandwich with lots of jam is just as good

 

[screenman]

We have guys that get through a litre of energy drink in a 1 hour swimming session, why? They are often the slightly shall we say heavier one's. Not saying they do not have their uses I am sure some do, but not during a short training session.

 

[BigAl68]

Make use of the provided food stops and stick a few bits in your jersey pocket.

 

[winjim]

They're space food, just like the 1970s told us we'd be eating in the distant 21st century. For that reason alone I love 'em

 

[vickster]

We have guys that get through a litre of energy drink in a 1 hour swimming session, why? They are often the slightly shall we say heavier one's. Not saying they do not have their uses I am sure some do, but not during a short training session.

I don't think I've ever had a drink while swimming?! (well other than pool water of course )

 

[Hip Priest]

I'm sure they have their uses in a racing environment - if you're attacking the last climb of a tour de france stage you can hardly chew through a slice of malt loaf - but if it's just a long endurance ride you're better off with ordinary food.

 

[ianrauk]

Sausages

 

[vickster]

Make use of the provided food stops and stick a few bits in your jersey pocket.

I shall use a bar bag when I do Ride 100...having had back surgery years ago, I can't bear having anything against my lower back, food, pump, inner tubes, phone, anything...also it gets hot and sweaty, not good for food next to it

 

[screenman]

I don't think I've ever had a drink while swimming?! (well other than pool water of course )

That is about me as well, these guys stop every 4 or 8 lengths for a drink though.

 

[vickster]

Sausages

 

[ianrauk]

Was thinking more this one... but then again I am older then you

 

[JoeyB]

I keep a gel or two in my saddle bag for emergency use but rarely use them. Much rather have a flapjack, jelly babies or a pork pie lol

 

[BigAl68]

Mmmmmm pork pie

 

[vickster]

Blech, thick pastry, fatty meat and jelly Now flapjack and haribo jelly babies