LD Munchies?

[Justin]

So looking for input to what others like to eat while eating the miles? What kinds of snacks have you found to work well to maintain energy while riding all day? I typically like cashews and other nuts to snack on, and maybe some raisins or other dried fruit (not enough to blow a seal though).

[Mr.Black]

Almonds for protein and carbs, Starbursts for a bit of sugar to keep awake as opposed to caffeine which takes 8 hours to metabolize and may keep you from getting the rest you need for the next day. Occasional jerky as well. Quality granola bars.

[sleazy rider]

Cheese crackers, fresh grapes or the big Grandma's chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies for me washed down with some cold lemonade or water with Crystal Light flavor packs.  Plain old water gets boring quick.

[miles]

Monster energy drinks and Valero gas station hot dogs.

[Justin]

Monster energy drinks and Valero gas station hot dogs.

That's a recipe for  

[DNA]

Jack links teraki jerky bites.

I can pop em as i go and they seem to work well for me.  Sweet, protein, easy to chew (don't bit my cheeks).

Squeezer put me onto the starbucks frapachio - great booster when you need it.

[vulcanbill]

Twizzlers.  You can fish them into your piehole even in a full face then just munch on them (chipmunk style) while they hang out of your mouth.  Nutritious and entertaining.  

[C 4]

Guy told me dried banana pieces for the potassium which helps with joint pain and stiffness. He puts the miles on his Wing so I believe it.

[kyzrex]

Trail mix......I like The type with raisins, nuts, and m & m's, others may like different ones.....all are good for energy and nouishment.  Washed down with water or cold milk.  

[miles]

That's a recipe for  

It's an acquired taste.

[sammyseaman]

Bananas. Lots and lots of bananas.

[KLRchickie]

Twizzlers.  You can fish them into your piehole even in a full face then just munch on them (chipmunk style) while they hang out of your mouth.  Nutritious and entertaining.  

  Nutritious?  

[DNA]

Bananas. Lots and lots of bananas.

Bananas get nasty fast in a tank bag - the dried ones sound like an awesome idea though.

[Justin]

Bananas get nasty fast in a tank bag - the dried ones sound like an awesome idea though.

Yeah, I'm going to have to try that one. Might help with my sore old joints

I like your jerky idea as well. About halfway though my recent BBG I had a craving for meat, and needed to grab a McDonald's gut bomb in Wells NV   So I think the protein from Jerky may be a good idea.

[Specter]

I've been on a low carb high protein diet for the last 6 months, so I've just been packing jerky, almonds, peanuts,  and drinking only water and coffee/iced tea on the road. Sometimes a hard boiled egg, or some sardines.

I go much farther without getting hungry, and don't get the afternoon yawns. I feel much better than when I used to eat power bars, granola and Gatorade. I do miss the bananas, but I've also lost 42 lbs.

[1KPerDay]

  Nutritious?  

I was gonna say... plastic is not a nutrient.

[vulcanbill]

  Nutritious?  

Sorry.  Sarcasm doesn't translate without the proper eyerolling smiley.  

[lionlady]

I usually have some of these in my tank bag for long trips:

http://www.chunksofenergy.com The Honey Pistachio or Mixed Berry are good because they don't have chocolate that will melt. The High Country GORP has M & M type chocolate candies in them. They're bite size, chewy and sort of sweet (not candy sweet). A couple of those at breaks keep me going. We sell a lot of the "chunks" flavors where I work, Mom's Organic Market. If anybody wants to try some, PM me, and we'll work something out. We'also carry nearly every kind of dried fruit you can imagine, including bananas (both the hard chips/slices and dried whole bananas). Mango, guava, papaya, pineapple, apple, and 4 different kinds of raisins, plus dates, currants and prunes.

For hot weather, I keep a pack of the new Jelly Belly jelly beans that have electrolytes on hand.

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[Justin]

Sorry.  Sarcasm doesn't translate without the proper eyerolling smiley.  

Please make proper use of emoticons in the future.

[vulcanbill]

Please make proper use of emoticons in the future.