CYCLING SNACK IDEAS

Whether road riding or mountain biking, every cyclist needs a good mid-ride snack! Here's a collection of cycling snack ideas for quick energy, long-ride endurance, and everything in between.

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Energy Bars

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Let's start with an obvious one! Bars are so convenient for cycling, and tasty too. The options are endless, but I'm a fan of ProBar Meal Bars, Bobo's Oat Bars, and Kind Nut Bars.

Sports Gels

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Not everyone likes gels, but for hard efforts they offer a burst of energy that's hard to match. You'll find all kinds of flavors and blends, from very artificial to natural and vegan.

PB&J Sandwich

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An excellent long ride snack or mid-ride lunch break, a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich offers plenty of quick-burning carbs plus some protein and fat to help you feel full.

"Baby Food" Pouches

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Wait, hear me out! Pureed fruits and veggies make an excellent healthy cycling snack, and they go down easily when you're pedaling hard. They make versions for adults too, but they're basically the same thing and baby food comes in lots more flavors...

Tailwind Drink Mix

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This drinkable blend of calories and electrolytes tastes great all day (not too sweet) and makes it easy to stay fueled in hot weather or on hard rides. Just mix into your water bottle and go!

Protein Cookie

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When you want to eat a cookie, but also want a bit more nutrition to jump-start your post ride recovery, a protein cookie strikes the perfect balance as a cycling snack.

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