Are you a chocoholic? You aren’t alone.

Sometimes it surprises me that I’m a chocoholic now. When I was little, I didn’t care for chocolate much. It seemed bitter to me, and I preferred more sugary candy. Ironically, bittersweet is now my favorite type of chocolate!

While I was on vacation earlier this month, I came across Alter Eco chocolate bars in a Whole Foods store. I bought a Burnt Caramel bar (70% cacao), and loved it.

Chocolate, unfortunately, isn’t so good as ride food. Even in cold weather, it can get really messy on a sunny day. Not to mention what happens to it on hot days! I have to choose my on-bike food carefully, then. Much as I love chocolate-coated bars, I do better saving them for Winter rides.

Chocolate Outrage GU-Gel is a possible solution. You could say that it’s melted already, but it doesn’t go anywhere until you tear the tab off the packet.

Another way to indulge your cravings for that brown stuff is hot chocolate. Especially after a long, cold ride.

Incidentally, I’ve never heard of a Chocoholics Anonymous. I hope they never invent such a group. It would be a sad day for many of us!