choosing energy bars??? help

[SadieKate]

Mixed fruit Mojo bars. So far all the Nectar bar flavors. PayDays.

Test whatever you choice on short rides to be sure that both your stomach and tastebuds are happy. I'll take some of each with me on long rides so I have some variety.

Anyone else happy that roadside fruit stand season is upon us?

[Lise]

I find that I can barely stand how sweet most energy bars are. I am into the Lara bars lately, as they are just fruit and nuts, nothing else. I like the Nectar bars for the same reason. For awhile Cliff bars had a salty variety, but it seems to have disappeared. I would love something slightly sweet and kind of salty. If I never eat another frosted or chocolate chip bar, it may be too soon.

[Nanci]

You might like the Mojo Bars, then.

I just carry some of everything on a long ride, because I can never predict what will not appeal to me, except Sport Beans always do. Right now really into Fruit Trekkers and Kind bars.

Nanci

[Lise]

You might like the Mojo Bars, then.

That's it! They were sold for awhile at my local grocery store (LGS?), and then disappeared. I couldn't remember the name, so I didn't know what to look for. Now I can seek them out at Whole Foods, or get them online. You are a true pal, Nanci! L.

[Veronica]

I'm not really into bars - other than Paydays. But I can tell you that Honey Stingers on a hot day made my want to hurl. I do really like the Cliff Shot Bloks in cran razz flavor.

V.

[han-grrl]

I find that constantly buying bars, was just too expensive

so i started experimenting a little...i eat fig newtons, some dried fruit, and bananas on rides. i find little powdered donuts work too. sometimes i will take a few little chocolates too. you need to see what works best in your tummy. nothing will make you faster, you just need to eat enough calories (specifically carbs) to make sure you don't bonk or hit the wall.

if you eat well pre-ride (ie a hearty breakfast: i eat poached eggs, toast, oatmeal, and juice, and sometimes some cheese on my toast. yes its big, but this is for my 3 hour plus rides). along with my above foods i have last well on long rides. so my suggestion is to experiment with some foods, and see what doesn't give you heart burn. (or upset stomach).

[Dianyla]

I find that constantly buying bars, was just too expensive

Do you have a Trader Joe's or similar bulk/organic grocery coop nearby? I get Larabars and Luna bars at TJs, usually for $1/each or sometimes even less.

[bcipam]

I'm not really into bars - other than Paydays. But I can tell you that Honey Stingers on a hot day made my want to hurl. I do really like the Cliff Shot Bloks in cran razz flavor.

V.

I once read that Paydays are the absolute perfect energy bar to use while riding and that was good enough for me. I usually store one or two on a century.

My favorites are Balance Bars. I'm partial to "mocha chip", "Cookie dough" or "raspberry yogurt". "Triple chocolate" is also yummy. I usually eat half then half later. Has never bothered my stomach while riding.

edited to add: Still cannot find the Jelly Beans here. Tried Clif Blocks last weekend (Cran Razz flavor) and all I can say is "Blech"! Not for me!

[Robbin_G]

Yeah, although I started the whole thread about the Sport Beans, i really don't do a ton of bars. (I'm all about candy of all kinds.) Food is food. You know whats great on a ride? Prosciutto...doesn't have to stay cold, salt, protien. Yummy.

Now chase it with chocolate milk....

I've got a friend who looks like he robbed a banana cart he carries so many in his jersey....