Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
...But it's whatever works for you. All this stuff is a convenience. Real food is cheaper and healthier if (1) you don't mind the hassle of preparing it and carrying it in a way that it doesn't spoil or get flattened, and if (2) your stomach will tolerate it on a hard or long effort. Sports nutrition is different for everyone, and I think everyone contributing to this thread has had a long road of trial and error figuring out the hard way what doesn't work for us.
This - I would love to consume more real food on the bike but for some reason my stomach generally won't tolerate it. Why it likes Cliff bars is beyond me.

My bike shop carries some tables called "Salt Lick", something like that. A dietician I know says it has a better profile over Endurolytes, but the important part is to get enough electrolytes - and that is a trial and effort process...

I've found the cost of these things flux greatly between stores. Meijers, for now, appears to have the best prices on both Cliff and Power Bars in my area.