Which Gel or energy drink do you drink??

[FreshNewbie]

I read an article where the author explains how important it is that your energy food does not contain a lot of simple carbs. Usually I take GU gel on my rides and a pack of jelly beans. Which gel do you prefer that doesn't taste awful and is ok on stomach???? I never tried Hammer Gel or their other products but i see a lot of cyclists like it. I tried Clif , like them but want to to try something else. Suggestions >???

[mimitabby]

what does the article say about simple carbs? when you are burning lots of calories, don't you need them?

Thanks
ps most sports drinks #1 ingredient is some kind of sugar!

[KnottedYet]

I'm very happy with the Clif stuff, so haven't tried anything else lately. I have a friend who loves the "Honey Stingerz". I guess they're mostly honey with some goodies added in. She also likes the vanilla bean GU.

[FreshNewbie]

The article basically explains that simple carbs ( sugars in most fitness products) is not a sufficient source of fueling for atheletes. In a long run an athlete ends up bloated, with stomach cramps, etc ( which happens to me ) because of using simple sugars as a source of energy. Basically, simple carbs are not digested and sufficiently used by our bodies >??!!

[KSH]

I munch on Clif Shot Blocks - Raspberry on my rides.

They fit perfect in my bag on top of my bike and I can reach in and chew on them easily.

The taste is good too... almost similar to those fruit chews you had as a kid.

[kellym]

Gu chocolate. Has never bothered my stomach on a hot day and seems to provide a sustained level of energy when I start feeling tired.

[tulip]

for rides under 40 miles, I just drink water and I bring a Luna bar in case I get hungry. Over 40, I bring 2 bottles of water and 2 luna bars. No energy drinks, they are mostly sugar.