Mountain biking for more than a couple hours usually requires taking in some calories along the way, and there are plenty of convenient options.
What do you Eat During Long Mountain Bike Rides? [Survey]
Mountain biking for more than a couple hours usually requires taking in some calories along the way, and there are plenty of convenient options.
If it is a longer ride say 25-50 miles, I do a combination of peanut butter and jelly sandwich(es) with apple(s) and cliff bars. I also do my own concoction drink that supplies a little quick energy along with electrolytes, especially for hot summer rides.
I get pretty sick of the sweet stuff after about 3-4 hours. Cold pizza was AMAZING on the last 12 hour ride I did.
homemade oatmeal cookies, or rice cakes with fruit and nuts, gummy bears
Minimalist Baker has an excellent granola bar recipe I’ve been using for years https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/
Thanks for the recipe @enduroexpert78 I’m keen to try it. Also might splurge for some perpetuum for the standout summer rides, thanks.
Very circumstantial.
If I’m doing a multilap endurance race, my favorite is peanut butter sandwiches (dark chocolate preferred). If a single lap, Hammer Perpetuem seems to work, or whatever is on course. I’m not picky.
For regular rides, I like some sort of granola or breakfast bar from the grocery store, whatever is on the clearance rack.
Yesterday I rode the bike park all day, but skipped the chair lift and pedaled up. I ate a ton of hummus and crackers, cinnamon rolls, and apple turnovers (10,000 feet on a 40 pound E29).
On long rides I use Hammer perpetuum, mixed thick. Slow delivery of sustainable energy.
I use a combo of energy gels & “chews” as well as “waffles.” In addition I carry both water and electrolyte drink because I sweat like a horse! I usually have a wrap or other “real food” waiting at the end of longer rides.