On-bike nutrition

[MattHB]

Obviously no one likes the gels..Is there any reasons ?

I like gels. The powerbar apple ones are really nice. I have trouble eating anything solid while working even slightly hard. I'm also allergic to both wheat and dairy, so that limits me on conventional stuff a lot.

 

[Stu Smith]

Ah right..like yourself I do use em when out running...but I have been known to use em whilst out on the bike don't really go that far to be honest to require a gel..

 

[MattHB]

Ah right..like yourself I do use em when out running...but I have been known to use em whilst out on the bike don't really go that far to be honest to require a gel..

I'm ok with drinks upto about 50, anything further I take gels as well although I might only use 1.

 

[Stu Smith]

Most I've done is 40 mile...(Without stopping he quickly adds) so just a drink is ok for me...

 

[MattHB]

I used to take gels when I did less purely for the mental boost if I needed it. Nothing wrong with that. Also now I do 70's almost every weekend, my body seems to need far less than it did before. I think just listening to your body is the key.

 

[Stu Smith]

Agree with you needing less the fitter you get..The amount of runners I see at 10k or 10 mile race's using gels you just do not need them over that distance..if you have fueled up correctly before and you are
hydrated there should be no need for gels over that distance..

 

[Rob500]

I take a handfull of winegums with me to chew on and sometimes a cereal type or chocolate bar.
But my favourite 'on-bike' feed is a peanut butter & jam sandwich.

 

[Milo]

Is knocking back far more sugar than would be considered your rda not bad for you? Or does the exercise cancel it out?

 

[MattHB]

Is knocking back far more sugar than would be considered your rda not bad for you? Or does the exercise cancel it out?

You'll be using a lot as you ride. Don't worry about it.

 

[doctornige]

Obviously no one likes the gels..Is there any reasons ?

They look like jizz and make you poo

 

[doctornige]

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[doctornige]

I used to take gels when I did less purely for the mental boost if I needed it. Nothing wrong with that. Also now I do 70's almost every weekend, my body seems to need far less than it did before. I think just listening to your body is the key.

Lord. I wish I had the TIME to do a 70 every weekend. I presume you mean miles.

 

[doctornige]

I used to take gels when I did less purely for the mental boost if I needed it. Nothing wrong with that. Also now I do 70's almost every weekend, my body seems to need far less than it did before. I think just listening to your body is the key.

Lord. I wish I had the TIME to do a 70 every weekend. I presume you mean miles.

 

[doctornige]

Sorry for the duplicate posts. I am on Tapatalk having server issues.

 

[The Brewer]

I've started to pass Aldi and buy a bag of Haribo for 99p....the sours last me longer