I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Although I seldom have to eat DURING rides these days (not enough epics lately I guess), I pretty much only consume "breakfast"-type bars (along with fruit and maybe peanut butter crackers) for "energy food". That and a strong pot of coffee seems to work quite well for me. (I carry a gel thing in case I bonk; almost never have to eat it.)
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Well let's not get carried away here! Mexican food and a proprietary blend of Sprite and pink lemonade is the choice of chumpions.
I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Although I seldom have to eat DURING rides these days (not enough epics lately I guess), I pretty much only consume "breakfast"-type bars (along with fruit and maybe peanut butter crackers) for "energy food". That and a strong pot of coffee seems to work quite well for me. (I carry a gel thing in case I bonk; almost never have to eat it.)
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Well let's not get carried away here! Mexican food and a proprietary blend of Sprite and pink lemonade is the choice of chumpions.
Bill "soy milk? maybe for ROADIES..." S.
Not Chocolate Silk! Mmmm, definitely a mountain biker drink. :-)
I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Although I seldom have to eat DURING rides these days (not enough epics lately I guess), I pretty much only consume "breakfast"-type bars (along with fruit and maybe peanut butter crackers) for "energy food". That and a strong pot of coffee seems to work quite well for me. (I carry a gel thing in case I bonk; almost never have to eat it.)
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Well let's not get carried away here! Mexican food and a proprietary blend of Sprite and pink lemonade is the choice of chumpions.
Bill "soy milk? maybe for ROADIES..." S.
Not Chocolate Silk! Mmmm, definitely a mountain biker drink. :-)
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I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are less expensive and better fuel.
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Eat a well balanced meal (including a beer) after riding instead of just drinking hype-milk.
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I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are less expensive and better fuel.
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Eat a well balanced meal (including a beer) after riding instead of just drinking hype-milk.
JD
Meat Lovers Pizza and beer, recovery food of champions!
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I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are less expensive and better fuel.
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Eat a well balanced meal (including a beer) after riding instead of just drinking hype-milk.
JD
Meat Lovers Pizza and beer, recovery food of champions!
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I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are less expensive and better fuel.
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Eat a well balanced meal (including a beer) after riding instead of just drinking hype-milk.
JD
These are just "one" suggestions. All others that folks suggested have worked for me too.
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I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are less expensive and better fuel.
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I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
Eat a well balanced meal (including a beer) after riding instead of just drinking hype-milk.
JD
These are just "one" suggestions. All others that folks suggested have worked for me too.
protein and carb in the first half hour after you are done is what your body needs. Lately I've been keeping a bag of mixed nuts in my bag, and eat a handful or two.. really takes the edge off, keeps me from either bonking or going on a major fridge raid when I get home.
On Sun, 5 Sep 2004 07:42:18 -0700, pas <[email hidden]>
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Peanut butter and honey sandwiches
protein and carb in the first half hour after you are done is what your body needs. Lately I've been keeping a bag of mixed nuts in my bag, and eat a handful or two.. really takes the edge off, keeps me from either bonking or going on a major fridge raid when I get home.
Penny
What my body needed Friday was a fat cheese burger, greasy Lays potato chips and a lemonade.
Then a quick 15 minute siesta on the sun warmed rocks, and I was ready for some more riding :-) -- Slacker
I bought some Nature Valley Mixed Berry bars from BJ's Warehouse (Sam's, Costco's???) that have done well for pre-ride/ride food. They have about 26g of carbs, 2g protein and 140 calories. Amazingly they keep me from bonking out. I bought a box of 35 bars for less than $20 I believe - a better value than some hyped sports bars.
I've also started drinking soy milk post-ride, which has the recommended 4/1 carb/protein ration and it has worked well as a recovery drink. Soy smoothies are also available at different flavors.
