This winter I have been struggling to eat my bars on the bike whilst competing. The problem seems to be the cold. They either threaten to break your teeth or crumble all over the track at your feet.
I decided to conduct a slightly scientific experiment by placing several different flavoured bars in the fridge overnight (4 degrees) then see which one is the best to eat.
I had also just taken delivery of a new flavour : Dark Chocolate, Brazils and Apricots – yum, so put one of those in as well.
Results are as follows + some feedback after racing with them
1 Dark 70% Choc, Brazils and Apricots – Still chewy even just above zero and very yummy – my new favourite
2 Dates, walnuts and pumkin seeds – My main race bar till now, good until about 2 degrees
3 Cranberries, macadamias and dark choc – getting crumbly at 4 degrees
4 Almonds and apricots in yog – hard on the teeth
5 Peanuts almonds and hazelnuts – haven’t had the nerve !