I do my workouts as soon as I get home from work. Typically 5pm or so. I eat lunch at 1pm. I need some quick energy to get me through the workouts, Normally I take a gel before and maybe mid ride depending on the length, with a bottle of mix to drink through the ride if over an hour. I ran out of g…

I read through that. Looks good for mix replacement on the road, but for me, I value the convenience of premixed powder. I get it pretty cheap through my club. But the diy stuff looks exactly the same if not close enough to where I would definitely give it a shot if paying retail for mix. Thanks!

When I get in from work to late and I want to have a wind down period before bed, I’ll train straight away. When I do that its usually powered by some Soreen bread with cruchy peanut butter and a banana to follow. I only really touch gels at the start of a TT or carry one for an emergency on a lon…

For me I need quick absorbing fuel or I’m dead on the bike. I tried solid food but it takes to long to get the energy. Im curious to see how the juice works. When I had to monitor my blood sugar as a type 2 juice spiked the blood within minutes. I should order some test strips and do some garage sci…

I fuel a lot of my lower intensity training with fresh fruit - did 2 hours this morning with bananas and grapes. Not effective from a space/weight aspect on outdoor rides, but a bit better option for me indoors (although man do I go through a lot of fruit)

I have about the same schedule as you. I eat lunch around noon, get home at 5 and am on the bike by 5:15. What I do is take snacks to work, usually a couple of bananas, and eat those around 4. If you have the option of snacking at work, you can get in slower absorbing, cheaper foods with enough tim…

Could you eat a banana or cereal bar on way home in car/bus/commute

Straight fruit juice as pre-ride fuel messes with my stomach too much…not sure if it’s the acidity or what. On the rare occasion that I’ve used it I have to water it down.

Vermont Maple syrup ( not the ted king brand) and old fashioned clif bars work for me.

I had images in my head of you squirting honey into your mouth straight from the bottle or jar. [image]

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Honey should work fine. If you’re looking for inexpensive DIY mix in a bottle, go here.

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