Pocket snacks for longer rides

[philinmerthyr]

I ventured into the hills today and towards the end of the ride was low on energy. I have a Camelbak so drunk loads but needed an energy boost.

I'd welcome suggestions for easy to carry energy boosting snacks. Gels and bars can be expensive. I'm looking or something I can pick up in the supermarket.

 

[Lee_M]

I get my gels for £1.50 each so not that expensive.

other than that jelly babies, and stop and have a cake and a coffee at halfway point

 

[Spartak]

Another vote for Jelly Babies

Try 'Eat Natural' or 'Nakd' bars ........ both very tasty

 

[ianrauk]

Jelly Babies.
Raisins or any dried fruit.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Gels don't agree with me.
Snickers and mars bars are great and a fast source of glucose, but a bit lacking on the salt front.
I personally try to avoid the powders to mix in your bottle and go for te natural, just water and snickers.
Jelly babies are a perennial favourite too.

 

[ianrauk]

Gels don't agree with me.

Nor me.
In one end.... straight out the other

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Ooh, I took a ham and pease pudding wrap halved and wrapped in cling-film on one 65 miler.
Was blooming well tastie

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Nor me.
In one end.... straight out the other

Same here but didn't elaborate

 

[jazzkat]

I used to do the sweet thing but just get fed up of sweet stuff. A cheese and pickle sandwich always seems to hit the spot. It even fits in the jersey pocket, although it can get a bit squished.

 

[Andy_R]

Nuts and raisins (as long as you're not allergic to nuts)

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I used to do the sweet thing but just get fed up of sweet stuff. A cheese and pickle sandwich always seems to hit the spot. It even fits in the jersey pocket, although it can get a bit squished.

Squished once it's in your tummy anyway, so no worries on that front :-)

 

[NormanD]

Snickers now come in Flapjack form and also if you check your local Nisa store you can buy a whole tray of different flavored flapjacks for only £1 enough to do about eight trips

 

[Fab Foodie]

Jelly Babies
Beef Jerky
Pepperami
Peanuts
Raisins
Dried Apricots

 

[Lee_M]

I love dried apricots, but they have a rapid effect on me. If I ate those on a ride I would be jet propelled within 10 minutes

 

[Deleted member 1258]

On long rides I carry a few slices of Malt Loaf or I plan a cafe stop.