Everyone seems to have a favorite comfort food.

For some, this means a serving of French fries, with loads of ketchup. Others turn to a bowl of soup; perhaps with crusty bread. A favorite of mine Diet Coke and chocolate! We love those things that give a us a mood boost when we’re feeling low.

When it comes to on-bike food, I think more of adequate fueling than I do about comfort food. Of course I have my preferences; but even these favorites have their seasons. For example, I might choose FitCrunch over other bars for several months; and then for a while I’ll prefer Gatorade Whey bars.

The same applies to energy gels. I have my favorites; but even favorites become discomfort food if I have the same kind for every ride! However, there are some two dozen flavors of GU-Gel; so I don\’t get bored.

As a rule, I have at least two different flavors of GU-Gel on hand. At present I have Campfire S’mores; Tri-Berry; and several others. When this supply runs low, I\’ll get some different flavors; perhaps Chocolate Outrage and Salted Caramel.

When I\’m off the bike, \”comfort food\” often means eating whatever I\’m in the mood to eat! Sometimes it\’s Chinese take-out; and sometimes it means garbage soup over sourdough bread; with a little cheese on top. Now and then I\’ll step out of my gustatory comfort zone and try something entirely different. Try it; you might find yourself with a new favorite!

But don\’t try it for an important biking event. That\’s the time to stick with what you know. Otherwise the results might be quite UN-comfortable!