I first started eating shot bloks on the bike many years ago when someone threw me a pack of them on a long hot group ride. Since then, I've been ordering them by the case!
Excellent tasty treat to munch on for much needed calories. Very easy on the stomach!
Cran Raz is amazing!
I found these work well for a quick pick me up. Monitor how many you're using if you use a gel with caffeine. You can get overloaded.
Easy to use.
Bar none, the best energy food for a long road ride. Easy to handle, easy to eat, and good sustained energy - I never get on the bike without them - whether doing the daily 30 mile loop or a weekend century!
These are extremely easy to unwrap, squeeze out, and eat on the go. This is about the only thing I can chew and swallow quickly enough during races. They're great in the heat too, when granola bar type food just sounds repulsive. The 18 box is probably the best deal on these... they're a bit expensive for everyday training, but they're perfect for races. I wish they made some kind of sample/variety pack though.
Great nutritional option on the bike. Love the texture and eatability and they seem to digest very quickly... providing fuel need to continue hammering.
I knew about and have used Cliff bars with great results for years, so when I saw the Shot Blocks it was a no brainer, I bought a bunch, regular, caffeine and sodium.
I always ride with at least two packs which I pre-open by cutting off one end, this way I can reach back, grab the package, find the open end a squeeze two into my mouth about every half hour. I try and time it so I eat them about ten to fifteen minutes before a climb and they work great. In the summer I keep them refrigerated for a little extra treat and I rotate between normal or caffeinated and sodium to keep from getting bonked during long rides on hot days.
The Clif Shot Bloks Energy Chews are a staple energy source for all of my exercise regimes! Whether its Ice Hockey, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, or Swimming I have realized some very positive results when using the Shot Bloks prior to and during my exercise! And always remember to hydrate when consuming The Bloks! Well done Clif!
Bought box of Cran-Razz to go through the summer's rides. Favorite flavor!
I noticed at the end of a long ride (50 hilly miles or more) is where the blocks pay off for me. They provide me a lift to finish strong. I also use them for long drives, they keep me from getting sleepy behind the wheel. And, they taste good to boot, and are not messy like the gels. I highly recommend them.
This is for the Margarita flavored Bloks only
Many have a problem with the flavor and it ain't for everyone. I chose the Margarita ones because they have 3x sodium, and I used to have a problem with cramping. As long as I take these on an hourly basis I have no problems at all. (of course you have to stay hydrated as well)
If you've used gels before you'll like not having that sticky mess all over your handsglovesbarsshifters when you use ShotBloks!
What I like best about these is that I can cut off the end of the pack(s) before the ride and slip them in my pocket with the opening up. It literally only take 5 seconds to grab the pack, squeeze one into your mouth, and return it to your pocket. Another good thing is that they are not sticky, so if you do touch them your finger don't get sticky. I even read a review where a guy said he just puts them loose in a pocket. I don't think I'll try that, but these are really tidy compared to gels. They aren't as chewy or sticky as GU Chomps. I really like the black cherry. I've tried a couple other flavors and didn't like them much so if you try another first and don't like it, give the BC a shot before giving up altogether.
Excellent value.
Miles into a long ride, pop two or three shot bloks about ten to fifteen minutes before a serious climb. Hydrate after taking and just before the climb. Red Bull may give you wings, Shot Bloks gives you legs! You'll pull a higher gear longer and crest the climb stronger.
It would be nice if the packages opened easier, I preopen my Shot Bloks and Cliff Bars prior to the ride, so I don't have to fight the packaging while riding.
