Takes time to unwrap package, then chew. Tasty flavors. Works ok compared to Gu which I feel has faster absorption. Packaging is non sticky and easy to dispose of.
I usually take 2-3 chews just before getting on my bike and 2 more chews every 45 minutes or so of riding. Does a good job for the 2-3 hour rides. For longer rides, you should supplement with additional foods and water.
This is the best race food. Easy to chew, digest, tastes good, and easy to slide out of the package. Also fits nicely in your jersey pocket. I would suggest opening each package before you ride/race, as initially tearing the packaging is hard.
Have to say, I never tried 'bloks' before this year, but I am now sold on them.
I've only tried the salted watermelon flavor, which is tasty. The blocks easily come off in about half inch square pieces. You can either chew them, or allow them to melt in your mouth. They seem to have helped me reduce cramping on my longer rides/races.
Dreading that 3K foot climb out of the canyon half-way through your ride . . . plan ahead with a few Shot Bloks. Perfect blend of sugar & caffeine to get you to the top. Easy to chew and wash down with a swig of water. But do moderate your dose, these pack a punch.
Been using them for years. Work for me better than other brands I've tried.
Yummy. Digests well and helps for the long rides.
I enjoy chewing sometimes, instead of a gel. These fit in a cycling or hiking pocket better than some other chewy products.
Of all the flavors, the Margarita is the best in my opinion. I think that they really help get over that little hump when its hot and you need just a little boost to get you home.
Easy to use even with long finger gloves.
I ride Mt. Diablo in the bay area twice a week. There are two long climbs and I take a chew before each one. It takes a little while to kick in but when it does you can really feel the difference. The climbing seems to get easier, still working hard but not feeling as tired.
Much easier then gels I lickem and stickem on my top tube for easy access.
Cliff Blocks work so well, easy to store in a jersey pocket, easy to peel the package back to access the blocks while riding, perfect chewable size, great taste and an easy access supply of an energy boost when you need it. Nothing not to like!
Easy to carry ! Taste Great ! No matter what your pace you are going these chews are instant energy . Try it u will like it.
Gels are good to get me through any ride over 20 miles these days. The liquid ones in the hard to open packets are messy and wasteful when I try to use them. I cut these packages in half, put them in my jersey pocket and take one half every hour. No fuss, no mess, no waste. Whether its real or psychological, I don't know, but the sugar and caffeine boost works almost every time.
One pack of 6 blocks provides 100 mg of caffeine, which helps give you some energy finishing a long ride. The blocks are easy to eat and less messy than the GU packets which can stain your jersey pockets when you put the empties back in there. Like the taste of the black cherry, but a triple crown CA (three 200 mile rides in a year) friend swears the cran-raz berry is the best. The only negative is that the blocks will stick to your teeth and need some dedicated tongue action to work them off.
Cut the tops off of the packaging while at home and squeeze individual bloks out during your ride for a tasty caffeine boost.
Tastes good, does what it's supposed to do.
High Caffeine content and great flavor. Easy to carry, enjoyable to use, and provides the kick you need.
I have tried just about every brands chews. I use the shot blocks exclusively for a few reasons. I like the texture, the ease of getting out of the packing with my mouth and squeezing from the bottom. I like all of the flavors but I really like the new salted watermelon.
