[TomPorto]

I’m trying to find more savoury snack/fuelling options for longer rides. There are only so many sweet cereal bars I can handle!!

Currently taking out different types of nut (peanut, walnuts etc) and roasted bean-based snacks like these https://www.honestbean.co.uk/

I’ve heard people making rice bars I believe too. Any ideas highly appreciated!
Tom

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[pockstone]

If proof were needed.

If proof were needed.

[Steve K]

Pork pies are my post ride

Pork pies are my post ride recovery food of choice.

[IanMSpencer]

I remember doing a Bath
I remember doing a Bath sportive about 10 years ago, and at the stops they had mini steak pies. Gorgeous. They had lots of savories which was a great antidote to gels.

These days I’d only consider gels if I was trying for a 100 mile ride where I’d probably be depleted by the last 20 miles.

[pockstone]

A Pork Pie, scientifically

A Pork Pie, scientifically proven to be all the mid- ride snack you’ll ever need.

Portable, and tasty when cold.

 

 

[andystow]

I haven’t tried this, but a

I haven’t tried this, but a filled steam bun / baozi / 包子 / nikuman would probably be brilliant. They’re a common convenience store food in Japan. Mostly carb, a bit of protein and fat in the filling. Best hot, but okay cold.

How about a pasty, heavy on the crust and veg, light on the meat (or no meat if you’re vegan or vegetarian)?

[IanMSpencer]

I do 60 to 80 miles on a

I do 60 to 80 miles on a bacon and egg sandwich and coffee at the halfway point, 3 times a week. I eat well off the bike. I’m 5′ 11″ and 77kg (sorry, I was educated in the 60s and 70s and my measuring systems are totally banjaxed by it).

[mdavidford]

Rice bars are a good option,

Rice bars are a good option, as you can fill them with pretty much anything that takes your fancy, and because the rice is basically neutral there’s little that won’t work with it. Almond butter is a particular favourite of mine.

[Creakingcrank]

Following this topic with

Following this topic with interest as I hate gels etc. too.

There is some research that suggests potato (mashed and stored in a bag like a gel) is as effective as sugar as a carb source in endurance events (Google “potato for endurance” to get some links).

Caveats: the main piece of research seems to have been funded by the “Big Potato” industry, and trial participants reported more GI problems with potato than with gels. 

I’m a fan of the cheese sandwich on a gentle ride, but no good for races.

 

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