topcat
Reged: 12/10/2007
Posts: 52
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ive been trying out diffrent brands of energy bars
and although they all taste good are they any better
than the fruit and nut bars you can make yourself?
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Sly
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 730
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I've been wondering about this, also. I'm going to start off trying gels and taking flapjacks and nutrigrain bars instead of the power bars. With all the sports drinks and gels, it's gonna cost me more than petrol in my car to keep riding a bike!!
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Spudplumb
Reged: 12/09/2007
Posts: 13
Loc: Beccles, Suffolk, UK
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I'm using Powerbar 'Rides' at the moment, which are damn good for long rides, although quite expensive at around £1.30 a hit.
Prior to that I used to use Nestle Fitness bars from the supermarket - high in carbs, low in fat and lots of added vitamins, and rather yummy.
You often find the 'old hands' stick to their wives homemade flapjacks and don't bother with purpose made energy bars.
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scm
Reged: 24/06/2006
Posts: 1234
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You often find the 'old hands' stick to their wives homemade flapjacks and don't bother with purpose made energy bars.
That's so that they know exactly what's gone in them! Er, the flapjacks, not the wives!  
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eric09
Reged: 14/11/2007
Posts: 379
Loc: Doc Fuentes' lab
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DON't Eat Nutrigrains, if you're not careful they can stick all over the roof of your mouth and if you're riding hard it can hinder you breathing.
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Sly
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 730
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DON't Eat Nutrigrains, if you're not careful they can stick all over the roof of your mouth and if you're riding hard it can hinder you breathing.
Good advice - you are absolutely correct, Eric. I could hardly swallow the one I took with me at the weekend! It's hobnob flapjacks, bananas and gels for me from now on!
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GilbertPantani98
Reged: 02/04/2008
Posts: 278
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I'm just starting out and am unsure as to the best energy bars/gels to use. I feel as though I need something to help me as I'm struggling to get over the 160km barrier.
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thatwomanagain
Reged: 30/07/2006
Posts: 1959
Loc: Hugh Porter country...
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Can you really use the phrases 'just starting out' and '160km barrier' in the same sentence???
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GilbertPantani98
Reged: 02/04/2008
Posts: 278
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When I say just starting out I've doing it for about a year and I'm at the 110-120km barrier. I ride every weekend (when I can be asked) and have a short course (about 5km) that i just keep going over. The reason being is that if I commit a big distance one way, I have to go back the same distance to get home.
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GilbertPantani98
Reged: 02/04/2008
Posts: 278
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Just to say, I'm no Superman and I take ages. Haha
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bigoldsideofham
Reged: 23/12/2007
Posts: 1079
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You may have just pointed out the problem! I would say that at least a third of cycling is the psycology and desire required to overcome serious obstacles and endure discomfort and pain. If you are doing such a short lap over and over again it must be draining AND you have the 'get out' anytime you are suffering to just go home and give up. Get a lift or a train 110 miles away and ride back - you will have to succeed or pay the price. Also every pedal stroke is one closer to home. The brain is a powerful tool in exercise - use it!
Oh and by the way i use GO BARS, TORQ GELS and JELLY BELLY sports beans. All great products.
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GilbertPantani98
Reged: 02/04/2008
Posts: 278
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Your comments are spot on. What I do at present is set a target and usually I can hit it but when tiredness kicks in I can adjust the target if I wish and change it. Although I'm quite good at hitting my targets maybe its because I know I have a get out of jail free card to use should I wish to do so. Good words and I'll give good thought this. 
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paul43
Reged: 12/10/2007
Posts: 45
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Do you not also find you get bored doing the same 5km - I don't know where you are in the country but surely a trip out into the countryside would also stimulate the brain and make the ride less of a chore? Makes you want to ride and ride on a sunny day.
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IC_Simon
Reged: 16/06/2008
Posts: 14
Loc: Wrexham, North Wales
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boy that 5km route must be tedious by now, you must have worn a groove around it! Look at bikely.com and find some routes in your area, you need to get off that 5km lap. I feel for the locals in your area who must count you 25 times each weekend.
Anyway try the Clif Bars, now they are good, easy to chew and digest, lots of vitamins, don't stick to your mouth and when you unwrap a Cool Mint Chocolate bar on a ride it's such a treat to just look at the beautfully designed drizzle on top of the bar. I've heard the Penaut Butter flavour bar is good but I just love the chocolate one and cant get myself off them! I bought a box of them and had to ration them to myself - only one bar if I'm riding over 75k, it's good for motivation
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