GU Chomps Review

We sent cyclist and triathlete, Kevin Holt, some GU Chomps to test out. After trying them in training and liking them he'll now be using them as part of his nutrition strategy for the Outlaw Triathlon in a few weeks.

"Having used them on long, hard training rides of late, I made sure I stuck with their guidelines. Eating a single chomp every 10 to 15 minutes is more than a little different to how I normally eat then take a gell every 40mins i have found that the amount I would eat over a long training ride was less than I expected, volume wise. The bonus here is not feeling bloated and hungry at the end of the session. so when i come off the bike for the marathon leaves me with no solid food inside me, The packet could be left open easily so I could just squeeze another Chomp in as required. That is a bit easier than having a semi open energy bar.

So in use, I enjoyed GU Chomps and i will be just using these on the bike from now on maybe even for my 50mile run race in feb 2012.

My hunger was satiated while training, they were easy to eat and digest, and pretty tasty as well.

All up, I would be happy to recommend them. I think they would work better for some athletes and some courses more than others. If you have time to get things from your pocket frequently, and dislike gels, you should look into GU Chomps. If your racing style or the race course itself prevents frequently jamming your hand in a jersey pocket, or use a fuel bag on the stem and take the sweets out the bag and leave them in there."

You can read the full review here -
http://ironholt.blogspot.com/2011/07/feed-station.html

Gu Chomps are available from £2.69 per singe pack and available in a choice of orange or strawberry flavours -
GU Chomps Energy Sweets