Raw honey a good substitute?

[indigoiis]

indi, I ate pb and raw honey on a slice of wheat bread today and so far it gave me the best fuel for my ride. I haven't tried freezing the sandwich. Guess I can try that for the next big ride.

I liked them so much, I now am in the market for a small zipper handlebar bag so that I can have those little buggers more easily accessible!

I'm also thinking - cut up frozen fig newtons.

Cut up frozen soft granola bars.

Cut up frozen fruit - just nothing gushy.

[sundial]

Mmmm, can I ride with you?

Maybe your bike should play a little tune--like the ice cream truck.

[michelem]

"Cut up frozen fruit - just nothing gushy."

I learned the hard way that frozen bananas do NOT do well on long, hot rides. Unless, of course, you like to slurp black gush . . .

[sundial]

Ewwwwwwww!

[Starfish]

On Sunday's Shasta ride, I actually took a cold yogurt (and plastic spoon) in my jersey pocket with me for the first break, 10 miles in. I put some almonds in it for early ride staying power.

I am NOT a morning person, and I know that is one thing that sits well in the early morning, so I just decided to take some with! It only had to stay cold for the first 10 miles, and it worked great!

[sundial]

That sounds like a wonderful, light treat for a hot summer day.

[onimity]

I like to freeze yogurt too and eat it right as it is getting thawed. Might not want to put it in your jersey pocket though if it's a cool morning...

Pretzels are another of my favorite things to eat on the bike.

The honey & pb sandwiches sound good! My dad used to make sandwiches with honey, pb and a mashed banana for us when we were kids. Yum.

I was thinking of trying to bring along some cold pasta with a little olive oil, basil and garlic salt on my ride this weekend. I just get tired of gels, bars and sports drinks & want more 'real food' options.

Anne