Has anyone ever used these? I'm using the gels and they're starting to make me gag!!
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10-01-2009, 06:01 AM #1
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10-01-2009, 06:54 AM #2
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I don't know what 'sharkies' are, but any kind of gel that makes one gag can't be a good thing.
How about pretzels, Fig newtons, apple slices or banana?Lisa
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10-01-2009, 07:56 AM #3
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Sharkies are a chew like clif shot blocks.
They're a little bit harder that the Clif shots.
Honey stinger makes a chew that I like too
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10-01-2009, 08:05 AM #4
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Sharkies. Luna Moons. Cliff Shots.
All of them stick to my teeth.
The only thing I've been munching on during a ride lately (other than a Lara bar at stops) is Powerbar Gel Blasts. Oooo...and I see they finally came out with new flavors! I'm getting sick of Lemon.Last edited by 7rider; 10-01-2009 at 08:08 AM.
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10-01-2009, 08:11 AM #5
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I like Sharkies. Most gels creep me out and I really try to only use them in emergencies. Sharkies are kind of like less-sweet gummy bears and they don't upset my stomach at all. I also like that they can take heat. When I would ride in the southern summers - that was a critical requirement.
My favorite feature is that they are small and you can eat just a few....you don't have to eat the whole pack at once. I used to like the Cliff shot blocks for this reason as well, but the shot blocks are almost too big for me and therefore are borderline 'gag-a-licious' as well.
I also like the Sharkie flavors better than the Luna Moons (though texture is the same).My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom
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10-01-2009, 08:42 AM #6
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I guess I'll show my age
I prefer banana and fig newton. Also carry Luna bars, toasted nuts'n cranberry my fav. If I could carry a boiled red potato without a mess, I would.
As for sports drink, I've graduated to Cytomax and haven't move up to anything newer.
Just a question. Why is it that most of us are willing to pay more and look harder for natural and organic food. But when it comes to sports nutrition during a ride, we are looking at all these "synthetic" chemical concoction?? Being food supplement, I think they fall through the cracks of regulatory oversight (not that they actually protect you).
gummy bears, worms, shot blocks all gives me the hibbee-jibee's. Closest natural thing would be frut leathers but they are bit of mess to make and they don't last
And all those energy boost drinks with unpronouceable ingredients. yuck!! Mtn-Dew is bad enough... Growing up I was used to Fresca and diet coke...
or am I just being a hippie carry-over (latter-day hippie)??
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