Favorite Prepackaged Snack Bar - 2019??
05-08-19, 10:00 AM
#51
Tragically Ignorant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 15,613
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
Mentioned: 62 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8186 Post(s)
Liked 9,098 Times
in
5,054 Posts
05-08-19, 11:17 AM
#52
Full Member
ThinkThin or any energy bar/snack that substitutes sugar alcohols for sugar -- maltitol is most common. But it can cause some digestion problems with some folks. Gives me gas.
Without some form of sugar that can be converted to quick energy, they aren't really energy bars. Protein, vitamins, electrolytes, more complex carbs, etc., sure. But the sugar or sugar alcohols give a quick burst to prevent or alleviate bonks from low blood sugar.
Traditionally, rice cakes were among the earliest "energy bars" for cyclists. I see 'em often at the dollar store. They use just enough sweet stuff to stick the popped rice together so it's easy to handle while riding.
Without some form of sugar that can be converted to quick energy, they aren't really energy bars. Protein, vitamins, electrolytes, more complex carbs, etc., sure. But the sugar or sugar alcohols give a quick burst to prevent or alleviate bonks from low blood sugar.
Traditionally, rice cakes were among the earliest "energy bars" for cyclists. I see 'em often at the dollar store. They use just enough sweet stuff to stick the popped rice together so it's easy to handle while riding.
05-08-19, 11:23 AM
#53
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 39,229
Mentioned: 211 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18409 Post(s)
Liked 15,518 Times
in
7,324 Posts
05-08-19, 01:33 PM
#54
Tragically Ignorant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 15,613
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
Mentioned: 62 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8186 Post(s)
Liked 9,098 Times
in
5,054 Posts
05-08-19, 02:28 PM
#55
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
Likes For canklecat:
05-08-19, 02:37 PM
#56
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
Likes For canklecat:
05-08-19, 02:41 PM
#57
Tragically Ignorant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 15,613
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
Mentioned: 62 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8186 Post(s)
Liked 9,098 Times
in
5,054 Posts
05-08-19, 02:43 PM
#58
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
Ah, I can't do stick-to-the-teeth. I lost a molar cap and cracked another tooth on Kind bars, between the sticky and crunchy. More like Unkind bars. All the flavor and texture of gravel.
05-08-19, 04:45 PM
#59
What happened?
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Around here somewhere
Posts: 7,927
Bikes: 3 Rollfasts, 3 Schwinns, a Shelby and a Higgins Flightliner in a pear tree!
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1835 Post(s)
Liked 292 Times
in
255 Posts
I make real food at home or go out now and then. The only candy bar I dig is a Hershey.
__________________
I don't know nothing, and I memorized it in school and got this here paper I'm proud of to show it.
05-08-19, 06:01 PM
#61
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Tucson Az
Posts: 1,675
Bikes: 2015 Ridley Fenix, 1983 Team Fuji, 2019 Marin Nail Trail 6
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 336 Post(s)
Liked 225 Times
in
136 Posts
Clif Peanut Toffee Buzz. A Clif bar with a cup of joe worth of caffeine.
I also carry a bag of Skittles in case I need a quicker sugar boost.
I also carry a bag of Skittles in case I need a quicker sugar boost.
Last edited by Wileyrat; 05-08-19 at 06:04 PM.
05-09-19, 04:26 AM
#62
Senior Member
Put me down for Team Fig Newtons. Pretty close to the same nutritional value as expensive bars, available in most convenience stores (here in the US, at least) for under $1US.
I've noticed that the rest stops at many organized rides around here have moved to pre-packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that are better than they look. Kinda like PBJ burritos or calzones in plastic bags - I think they are available in vending machines.
I've noticed that the rest stops at many organized rides around here have moved to pre-packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that are better than they look. Kinda like PBJ burritos or calzones in plastic bags - I think they are available in vending machines.
05-09-19, 04:02 PM
#63
Unlisted member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 6,192
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1376 Post(s)
Liked 432 Times
in
297 Posts
I like M&Ms. I swallow them whole to keep from getting the sugar on my teeth and it slows down the release of the sugar.
05-09-19, 05:27 PM
#64
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 4,764
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1975 Post(s)
Liked 232 Times
in
173 Posts
Put me down for Team Fig Newtons. Pretty close to the same nutritional value as expensive bars, available in most convenience stores (here in the US, at least) for under $1US.
I've noticed that the rest stops at many organized rides around here have moved to pre-packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that are better than they look. Kinda like PBJ burritos or calzones in plastic bags - I think they are available in vending machines.
I've noticed that the rest stops at many organized rides around here have moved to pre-packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that are better than they look. Kinda like PBJ burritos or calzones in plastic bags - I think they are available in vending machines.
actually pretty decent, throw them in a jersey pocket frozen and they'll be thawed out by lunch
05-09-19, 07:00 PM
#65
Pennylane Splitter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Orange County, California
Posts: 1,878
Bikes: Yes
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1788 Post(s)
Liked 1,438 Times
in
988 Posts
There are so many recommendations for Clif Bars in this thread I got one at a store today to see if they have changed in the last 20 years. Nope, still have the consistency and palatability of compressed sawdust and wood shavings with some fruit flavoring mixed in. I'm usually riding in suburbia, so I just usually stop somewhere for a cheeseburger.
05-09-19, 09:36 PM
#68
Full Member
05-09-19, 10:50 PM
#69
Tragically Ignorant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 15,613
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
Mentioned: 62 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8186 Post(s)
Liked 9,098 Times
in
5,054 Posts
I rode 12 1/2 miles, ate a burrito and rode 12 1/2 miles back last night after work, does that count? It was sort of bar shaped.
05-10-19, 04:47 AM
#70
Junior Member
Thread Starter
....as a tasty mid-ride snack? Absofregginlutely! --- did you have a dos equis with it??
05-10-19, 04:51 AM
#71
Junior Member
Thread Starter
There are so many recommendations for Clif Bars in this thread I got one at a store today to see if they have changed in the last 20 years. Nope, still have the consistency and palatability of compressed sawdust and wood shavings with some fruit flavoring mixed in. I'm usually riding in suburbia, so I just usually stop somewhere for a cheeseburger.
Yeahhhhhhh, that's my recollection as well. But damn! --there are a lot of people still eating them, at least on this list. I was surprised to see how popular they are.
.....I'm going to the grocery this weekend and pick up one or two, just for old times' sake. See if they've changed.
05-10-19, 05:39 AM
#72
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,851
Bikes: Lemond '01 Maillot Jaune, Lemond '02 Victoire, Lemond '03 Poprad, Lemond '03 Wayzata DB conv(Poprad), '79 AcerMex Windsor Carrera Professional(pur new), '88 GT Tequesta(pur new), '01 Bianchi Grizzly, 1993 Trek 970 DB conv, Trek 8900 DB conv
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 759 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 810 Times
in
471 Posts
The winner! in the packaged category, but fresh fruit is better yet.
Clif bars are ok..but like many bars they are very pricey for what they are. Not that I can't afford them, I just refuse to go for (be taken by) that ride.
The blueberry thingys from Costco sound interesting though..
Clif bars are ok..but like many bars they are very pricey for what they are. Not that I can't afford them, I just refuse to go for (be taken by) that ride.
The blueberry thingys from Costco sound interesting though..
05-10-19, 06:24 AM
#75
2-Wheeled Fool
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,346
Bikes: Surly Ogre, Brompton
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1385 Post(s)
Liked 677 Times
in
457 Posts
I did the entire AT on Clif Bars and giant-sized Paydays and Snickers. The Paydays and Snickers were tastier, provided more energy, and were cheaper to boot. These days I'm into the salty Clif bars, and Justin's Maple Almond Butter packets.