Red's First Loooong Ride

[Bad JuJu]

I am simply a chewy granola bar/ powerade type of gal, I find it gives me fibre, carbs and electolytes. AND they can stay in my bag and not dry out

Yeah, don't try leaving the Sport Beans in your bag--they get hot and gummy and turn into ONE BIG BEAN--not appetizing while you're riding, or any other time.

Hey, congrats on the looooonnnnng ride, Red!
You're hooked now. This morning at my club's Sunday ride, someone who did a long one yesterday suggested just doing 20 today--my friend and I looked at each other then responded virtually the same way: 20 miles? I could've stayed in bed! LOL So just beware................

[Xrayted]

Congrats on sticking it out through the rain! I'm a total weather weanie and would have hid inside or called for a ride.

As for Sports Beans? LOVE 'EM!! I eat a pack about 20 minutes before a big ride and take along another pack for the trip. (any excuse to eat jelly beans) I never thought of the melt factor. (they usually don't last that long around me) I'll try to avoid the bean brick, BJJ.

Luna Bars are good too. I tried a Chai Tea one today and it was quite nice. I'll check out the Lemon ones next, thanks for the tip, Aggie Ama.

-X.

[Aggie_Ama]

I have found Sport Beans at Target, Walgreens and of course the LBS. I have also received them twice from my Secret Sisters and I have sent them three times!!

Even in Texas I haven't experienced the Bean Brick. Must be because they don't last that long with me.