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).
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 ??
For when you need a little pick me up, the flavor could be more robust tho, easy to carry and dispense out of package.
I once tried a sticky mess gel from another brand and Ciif blocks are the way to go.
Gatorade blocks are a pain to deal with while pedaling, you end up smashing them, they don't slide out of the package.
Im a big fan of Clif bars and Blocks
I sweat a lot during rides and have a tendency to cramp, but the Shot Bloks really help me avoid cramping. I prefer the Shots with caffeine to give me that extra boost.
When you want more than just a goo, these are the perfect solution
A great pick me up when you've got nothing left. Especially the ones with caffine.
Taste good and keep me going on long rides!
These energy gels taste great and do a good job on long rides. I like the boost from the caffeine...especially on windy rides when I need more energy. Before my ride I open the sleeve and tuck in my jersey pocket for easy access. Overall I am pleased with this product...for both taste and performance.
I really like the Clif Shot Blocks. They are easy to get out of my pocket and it is easy to calibrate how many
calories I use.
I don't like drink mix in my bottles , so I take a couple of these every half hour for the calories and electrolytes.
The flavors are good and I really like the orange, and the black cherry (extra caffeine ).
On hot days I use the margarita flavor for the extra salt.
Great product.
Clif bloks are my favorite ride snack. Easy to eat, tasty, and a little boost of caffeine in some flavors. The cherry can taste a bit like cough syrup but that's okay. I highly chipmunking one at the start of a race.
Quick, light and easy to carry on the bike. I like the cherry with a bit of caffeine and also like that they come in smaller portions. They can stick to teeth but a bit of water after the fact helps.
Travels well in cold and hot temperatures. Keeps my legs from fading as much on the longer more demanding rides. Used in combination with Clif Shot Gels which are faster absorbing fuel.
No melted chocolate. No messy Gel. No hard package to open. Pop them easily wo having to eat the entire package. Don't need much liquid to chew.
AND BY THE WAY... they are tremendous for energy and resisting cramps. A near KOM after 70 miles in 101 heat. Now all I need is a decent drink mix.
Great stuff.
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.
These are the perfect way to a get a nice kick to your system but without the mess of Gu / Gel products.
Warning to the wise! These are basically pure sugar and although it feels great to get the rush, if you are not consuming fats or protein, it is quite possible to crash hard from the sugar high. I will mix and match (some nuts, energy bar) while doping on the sugar.
User friendly tip! Open the bag from the bottom end (if you tear off the corner, you will have a small hole to pop out a block, Ignore the direction arrow to 'open here'). I figure 4 blocks (4/6 of a pack) will last me for 2 hrs so I put aside the 2 blocks (2/6 of a pack) for another ride. If I really need 6/6 of a pack then I expect to consume other non sugar forms of energy or the ride is super short.
My husband I and use these all the time for quick energy for tired legs. Easy to carry and eat without any mess.
With consumable products I recognize that everyBODY is different. These (Black Cherry w/caffeine) taste great. One objective comment is that I find it difficult to chew/swallow these while riding due to the amount of saliva produced which isn't an issue while not in motion. A subjective comment is that these don't work will with my digestive system. I'm on my 4th box but won't reorder. I'll stick with my flask of Hammer Gel (Mocha w/caffeine).
Amazing boost to the legs...always use them on rides greater than 30 miles
This stuff is awesome. It helps my endurance a lot better. Especially , really noticeable when I did a steep 11K steep mountain climb. At the end of the climb I was still able to do some extra push of sprint to the finish. It actually would satisfied my hunger too, on a long ride. I have been taking cliff bloks lately instead of drinking my cups of coffee before a ride that led me to find nature a long the way.
