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 Matt
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I've just had a read of the news article for pouches of pure Maple Syrup, why not just put some in one of these -

http://www.gadgetbaby.co.uk/food-pouches-10-pre-sterilised-and-re-usable-pouches/?gclid=CMv5s6rtyb8CFScYwwod3a4AEg

It would work out to fraction of the cost in the long run.

Or just eat cake.


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 12:52 pm
 DrP
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I just take a jar of jam on my rides.

Stop, smash hand into jam, smear over lips and face..yummy!

Both me and the wasps love it...

DrP


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:05 pm
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bag of sugar's all you need. It's a bit heavy at first but that's just a reminder to keep eating it.


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:08 pm
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a real rider just keeps on going till he falls off


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:09 pm
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I just take a jar of jam on my rides.

Stop, smash hand into jam, smear over lips and face..yummy!

Both me and the wasps love it...

DrP

So that's you carrying jam jars AND needles in your bag these days! 😉


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:14 pm
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So how do you clean and resterilize them?

I only use Gels for racing & emergencies so not a big consumer.


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:17 pm
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Suck the aspic from a pork pie?


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 1:21 pm
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Jelly Babies..


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 3:18 pm
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This -

http://www.summitpost.org/home-made-power-gels-energy-for-less/239378

In these -

http://www.ekosport.co.uk/fiche.asp?id_produit=96272191&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxZieBRDegZuj9rzLt_ABEiQASqRd-nkHsjuml3wHF5V9EHaPlHi8Wid1X4M_g1wfbG7J0j4aAlbQ8P8HAQ

Although the above can be used with conventional gels and save you dealing with lots of wrappers by filling them up first


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 3:23 pm
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Bulk maltodextrin / glucose powder from a bodybuilder store does the job without any nasty flavours / colours / sweeteners.


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 4:10 pm
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I thought about this today. Make up some yourself and put in an old washed out toothpaste tube.


 
Posted : 16/07/2014 4:42 pm

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