Author Topic: traveling yummies (Read 8423 times)

azguzzirep · « **on:** February 10, 2016, 02:09:33 PM »

When I plan on being out on the road for an extended time, I like to have something along with me to stave off hunger or quench a dry mouth.

I always like to have tic tacs, skittels or something to suck on while riding. And I always bring along a couple kof PayDay candy bars to eat during stops. Pay Days are good because they don't melt like chocolate bars and have some salt, too, which your body needs.

Also, Arizona iced tea is good to drink instead of colas.

What do you guys bring along? Granola? Butterscotch? Mints?

Tom

HardAspie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2016, 02:13:32 PM »

Just getting back to riding, been a while. My rising buddy Irene and I would be seen with long licorice whips flopping in the breeze behind our helmets. Then when I found that my Gold Wing's paint was a tad soft and needed protection I made a tank cover (faux tank). Then I could take goodies like dried fruit and cookies from the handlebar bag and set up a smorgasboard on that tablecloth. Anything that would stay put became riding goodies for me.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2016, 02:18:32 PM »

Motorcycling is a great way for me to keep my calorie intake down, and that's a good thing when I'm just sitting on a motorcycle, not getting any significant exercise. I find that all the mental activity when riding keeps my mind off food, so I just carry a bottle of tap water from my last overnight stop.

RANDM · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2016, 02:28:54 PM »

Quote from: azguzzirep on February 10, 2016, 02:09:33 PM

What do you guys bring along? Granola? Butterscotch? Mints?

Tom

A dry gummy mouth and red red eyes.

Demar · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2016, 03:11:52 PM »

For me? Nothing beats beef jerky.

keener · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2016, 03:48:28 PM »

the best travelling yummies..... I have found over the years are carrots ....easy to store , durable , crunchy, tasty, good for you and cheap...

Triple Jim · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2016, 03:55:05 PM »

Quote from: keener on February 10, 2016, 03:48:28 PM

the best travelling yummies..... I have found over the years are carrots ....easy to store , durable , crunchy, tasty, good for you and cheap...

That's not a bad idea. At four carrots for 100 calories, you'd have a sore jaw before you threw off your daily eating plan.

Next_horizon · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2016, 04:27:14 PM »

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:01:51 PM »

I buy a large carton of high quality fig bars. They are wrapped two cookies to a package inside.
two packs of two takes up about as much room in a shirt pocket as a pack of cigarettes and the fig bars won't cause emphasema. Unless of course you smoke them. They have a decent amount of food value and dont melt or fall apart. A bottle of juice can be refilled with water along the way. Or at a gas stop you can buy a quart of juice and drink half then put the rest in the empty bottle. Road kill on a stick over a small fire works well and is easy on the wallet. Stop at a roadside stream and grab crawdads or frogs or catfish.
Look for fallen fruit from roadside trees, mangos, passion fruit, guava, etc. Oh, that's if you are where I live.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:35:26 PM »

I like beef jerky too. And almonds, wasabi almonds if I can get 'em. And I always carry water in a camel bak in the tank bag in hot weather so I can be sipping while rolling down the road. I feel much better if I stay hydrated. I carry an apple or two sometimes.

cloudbase · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:43:21 PM »

My wife puts together a bag of mixed nuts with some raisins and dried cranberries thrown in. I take along some granola bars and beef jerky as well. For drinks, it's bottled water and sports drinks.

redrider · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:46:44 PM »

Dried cranberries, salted peanuts, dehydrated banana chips and a Bobble water bottle (it has a charcoal and micronic filter in the cap)

HardAspie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:53:47 PM »

Well there it is, a consensus. I will have to eat healthily when riding the bike I don't even have yet.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2016, 06:56:44 PM »

Quote from: Next_horizon on February 10, 2016, 04:27:14 PM

10 points on the funny meter here!

Clif bars are always good, a small bag of mixed nuts (cashews, pecans, almonds, pistachios)...just a few bites and plenty of long lasting energy w/o filling up too much.

RayB · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2016, 07:29:58 PM »

Home made oatmeal and raisin cookies. Will have to have her make them with steel cut oats next time.

HardAspie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2016, 07:37:57 PM »

If I just took cooked steel cut oats they could probably be used as tire sealant in an emergency situation in addition to being a snack.

rtbickel · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:45:53 PM »

Beef jerky and peanuts.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2016, 10:12:14 PM »

Triscuits , some REALLY sharp cheddar cheese , and some crunchy peanut butter . Gatorade and water to drink . Good trail mix is always good also .

Dusty

Muzz · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2016, 10:30:55 PM »

I stop for a good coffee every three hours. Might have a filled bread roll with it; something not too heavy anyway. Extended rides I have a small cooler bag with a freezer pack in it with a bottle of lemon flavoured water, and carry a bread roll or two with a bit of marg. Stop somewhere nice and smear bread rolls with marg and MARMITE (food of the gods), and wash it down with the water.

tris · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2016, 01:45:11 AM »

Quote from: Muzz on February 10, 2016, 10:30:55 PM

I stop for a good coffee every three hours. Might have a filled bread roll with it; something not too heavy anyway. Extended rides I have a small cooler bag with a freezer pack in it with a bottle of lemon flavoured water, and carry a bread roll or two with a bit of marg. Stop somewhere nice and smear bread rolls with marg and MARMITE (food of the gods), and wash it down with the water.

Muzz - you're not an escapee Brit are you what with Marg and Marmite??

PS - you're right about Marmite though as the detractors are sadly deluded

Next_horizon · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2016, 04:41:20 AM »

Quote from: tris on February 11, 2016, 01:45:11 AM

Muzz - you're not an escapee Brit are you what with Marg and Marmite??

PS - you're right about Marmite though as the detractors are sadly deluded

I was stranded with no money on a beach in Montegro for a week. Entire week's diet was Marmite, onion and tomato sandwiches. Yummy :) :)

Muzz · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2016, 01:08:10 PM »

Quote from: tris on February 11, 2016, 01:45:11 AM

Muzz - you're not an escapee Brit are you what with Marg and Marmite??

PS - you're right about Marmite though as the detractors are sadly deluded

Nup, born and bred Kiwi. T
"They" tell me it's an acquired taste. I think it's genetic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/MuzzaT1/Bike%20Trip%20Day%206/P1050686.jpg

Todays game is "Spot the Marmite"

dee g · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2016, 10:09:21 PM »

Peanuts or almonds. If I remember to head to the health food store, I'll make a trail mix of pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, raisins, coconut & sunflower seeds. We also like jerky and pita bread with hummus. I usually also carry Hot Tamale candies. small ziplock in the tank bag makes for easy access while riding.
For hydration I fill a 2 liter Platypus pack with water. If we run out, I'll fill it with a 50/50 mix of sports drink and water.

Penderic · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2016, 12:57:08 AM »

On the road, I love those exotic places with unfamiliar dishes.

Not! Yoiks!

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2016, 06:34:08 AM »

Quote from Muzz:

Quote

I stop for a good coffee every three hours.

Oh! How I wish I could. I suffer from a very weak bladder. Carefully watching my fluid intake I cannot usually ride more than about 100 miles without a bathroom break. If I drink coffee it would be a stop every 30 minutes or so.
I use the GPS gas station info as bathroom stop info.
GliderJohn

daninwalkercounty · « **Reply #25 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:33:46 AM »

A six-pack of cheap beer and a pint of rot gut bourbon always stood me in good stead.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:37:32 AM »

Quote from: daninwalkercounty on February 14, 2016, 07:33:46 AM

A six-pack of cheap beer and a pint of rot gut bourbon always stood me in good stead.

Breakfast of champions!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 14, 2016, 11:22:42 AM »

Quote from: gliderjohn on February 14, 2016, 06:34:08 AM

Quote from Muzz:
Oh! How I wish I could. I suffer from a very weak bladder. Carefully watching my fluid intake I cannot usually ride more than about 100 miles without a bathroom break. If I drink coffee it would be a stop every 30 minutes or so.
I use the GPS gas station info as bathroom stop info.
GliderJohn

Just another reason to , er , ride in a spirited fashion , eh John

Yeah , and cold weather makes it even worse .

Dusty

Sheepdog · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2016, 02:42:17 PM »

GORP (good ol' raisins and peanuts) and Propel. A handful of GORP and a good long pull of Propel at stops keeps my blood sugar and hydration levels where they belong without too many calories. I try to have a decent breakfast and supper when I travel...my backpacker snacks take care of the in-between times.

charlie b · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2016, 04:09:49 PM »

With me on the bike? Not much. Peanuts or trail mix and water. I also keep a bag of lemon drops or similar in my glove compartment. Keeps me alert. I usually stop every hour or so and at those breaks I will buy something at the gas station. Soda, coffee, gatorade, etc. Candy bar, ice cream, donuts, trail mix, whatever I feel like at the time.

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