Ride Food

Over the years I’ve learned the hard way that being unprepared when you’re out on the trail is never fun. And I’m even reluctant to admit I still underestimate and find myself on a long day out of food. I like to bring a variety to ride food between gels, chews, bars, or if I’m out of bars then a quick homemade ride food. Here’s one that I’ve made many times, so easy and quick I’ve even made it in my kit before heading out the door!

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter (or any other nut/seed butter you like)

• 1 ½ cup rolled oats

• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

• A couple pinches of cinnamon

• Salt

• Add ins: Any nuts or seeds of your choice! Chia, flax seed, hemp, almonds, walnuts, etc.

  My favorite: Handful of chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins, ~2 T chia seeds

Directions

Mix everything together, form into balls and keep in the fridge.

Tips

On any ride over 5 hours I like to bring savory snacks along with the regular bars and gels. I’m still working on nailing down the perfect fueling strategy for those longer days, but I’ve found that having a variety can help.

Happy riding!