Much easier for me to handle and eat. Tastes great and a nice boost as well. Highly recommended them.
Regular bloks are great on longer rides or race days but I actually get the caffeine bloks for those long days on the motorcycle when you�re starting to get drowsy and they�re another 20 miles to go. Literally lifesavers.
Regular bloks are great on longer rides or race days but I actually get the caffeine bloks for those long days on the motorcycle when you're starting to get drowsy and they're another 20 miles to go. Literally lifesavers.
Clif Bloks are my go-to for long races. My stomach (quick digestion, no GI issues) and my mouth (no dryness or chalky aftertaste) handle them the best. But most Clif Bloks can be a bit too sweet, especially if you eat a lot of them during a long race, and I seem to crave a little salt. Margarita flavor is way too salty. Salted watermelon is the perfect balance.
Easy to use and tolerate of all conditions, hot, cold, wet or sunny.
My go to quick fuel on rides. Sadly, pricing has went up so much on these that can't afford. Back to honey packets ??
This is tailored for a semi quick chew. Yes you do have to chew each block thoroughly but in the name of not getting sticky gu all over the place, this serves the ticket nicely.
If you are a 'Foodie', Clif might not be the right brand for you (they are used to carrying a limited palette). I have noticed that I'm not getting tired of this particular product. Very quickly Clif Bars would carry the same taste (despite the various flavour options). Clif Bloks are not quite the same.
CAUTION to the winds, when they say a flavour contains caffeine, they mean it! Maybe if you live on that particular drug, it will not bother you.
BOTTOM LINE a great way to consume 100 to 200 simple kcals without adding salt (a half or full pack). They should be consumed with water (chew, chew and chew some more Then have some water see directions). REI and other vendors sells them individually so please dont feel the need to buy 18 at once.
I�ve tried a lot of different brands, and these work well for me.
My go to energy source during rides. The package can be a little difficult to tear open while riding, but if you open it before you saddle up or at a break, it's easy to grab and squeeze a block into your mouth during the ride. Best to avoid chewing while breathing hard since small pieces can be inhaled, but with a little forethought that can be avoided. It would be nice to have a box with assorted flavors since some variety would break the monotony of the same flavor all the time and allow tailoring the choice of chews to the ride, such as chews with caffeine for a long ride or sodium for a long hot day. That said, I have ordered two boxes at a time, one with and one without caffeine, but that gets a bit expensive, although the shelf life is good so no worries there.
Taste good and keep me going on long rides!
The best choice for keeping yourself fueled. Not as tasty as the Scratch Labs chews, but a whole lot more useful when riding. These don't fuse themselves together like the other chews, and the tubular packaging makes for easy dispension while riding.
Caffeine helps throughout workouts and post workout
I usually purchase the citrus flavor, but when ordering, it wasn't available. So I tried the salted watermelon. It has become my go-to-favorite. Will order again.
I've decided that caffeine helps my long long rides. I've learned not to chew them so they last a long time. This sustained low amount of sugar and caffeine seems to help me get over the top of hills. Not all flavors have caffeine added.
Been using them for years. Work for me better than other brands I've tried.
Yummy. Digests well and helps for the long rides.
I enjoy chewing sometimes, instead of a gel. These fit in a cycling or hiking pocket better than some other chewy products.
Shot Bloks fill that space between gus and bars when you want something you can chew on, but not a meal. I've tried a lot of the flavor options and they're all pretty good - I prefer black cherry & margarita (not as disgusting as it sounds!). Definitely a staple in my fueling strategy.
First of all, they taste good. I like them over gels, theyre a good pick up.
The packaging could be easier to open while riding. Most of the flavors are very good, like that they chew easily. I like that you don't have to do whole package at once. It is easier to maintain even blood sugar levels for me(I am a diabetic).
