Originally Posted by
billytwosheds
Just jumping in here, because consumer products like Skratch are just pricey as heck.
A friend started taking small squeeze bottles of maple syrup, plus a pack of pop tarts along for rides. Enough carb to keep you going, but light enough to not be bothersome.
Anyone doing similar?
I carry a 5 oz flask of Organic Maple Syrup on longer rides for a quick boost. Easy to digest and just wash down with water.
Far less expensive than gels and it actually has a taste I like.