GU (or similar substance) poll

[Technotart]

I saw those flasks the other day at the LBS, but I would like one that is a bit smaller - might have to look at the local drug store and see if they have an alternate squirt bottle that is a bit smaller.

The flasks made for gu are about a 5 or 6 oz bottle with the pull type squirt top on them - sort of like the ones on dish soap bottles. You buy gu by the big container and put it in the flask (although that has GOT to be a messy operation!) that way you can open the top with your teeth and squirt the gu in like that instead of trying to handle packets while you are riding. Sort of like a mini water bottle, but somwhat flattened so you can fit it in a jersey pocket.

[Technotart]

Heh - it's 5.5 oz:

http://www.sportsbasement.com/jump.j...ProductID=6075

[bikerchick68]

I like ClifShots the best... have tried lots of different ones but ClifShots texture is like honey... and the vanilla one actually tastes like honey to me... I like almost all their flavors...

I CANNOT eat a bar on the bike... so stinkin' dry I end up guzzling most of my water to get 'em down... I WILL sometimes eat them prior to a ride tho, especially if it's been a few hours since eating... quicker than stopping to get a meal and effective....

[Tar-Cat]

Thanks for all the input! I think I'm going to try vanilla GU and on of the Hammer Gels and compare the whole simple sugar/ maltodextrin thing.

I'm gonna write all your recommendations down so that if I don't like what I try I can go back to other recommended things. Thanks again!

[poison tumac]

I like Hammer Gel. It doesn't have a lot of sugar in it so it wont make you more tired later in the ride. I usually put a bunch in one of my water bottles, that way I dont have to carry anything, and I can be constantly taking in calories. It works great for me!

[KSH]

When I first tried the sports gels out... I bought a bunch of different brands and flavors... to see what was best.

For me... the PowerBar, Power Gel, Respberry Cream... was the winner!

[madisongrrl]

Tri-Berry Gu

[LBTC]

I love the idea of the flask. we just bought some, and haven't tried them yet. I haven't done a long enough ride yet!! I usually need a gel by about 1 1/2 hours (so if I plan to be out for 4, I take one before I *need* it)...

I hate that sticky little-kid-caught-with-ice-cream-all-over-her-face feeling after sucking them back! I'm all for washing any off at home, if it is still messy...

And my total plan was to mix caffeine and non-caffeine flavours together. you never know which shot will give you the KICK!

I don't think we can get Gu here. Our favourite shop has something else, but I can't remember what it is. I'll be sure to try it and let you know what it compares to...

Namaste!
~T~

[betagirl]

Chocolate GU. Only stuff I like or use. You can buy it by the case online to save some beans. I think PowerGel is disgusting.

I also eat clif bars and powerbar powerbites.