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Review by bumpermeatReviewed 8/22/2019by bumpermeatCycling EnthusiastSF Bay Area4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.No, it's not as good as an espresso, but......you're not trying to savor the taste of a gel whilst you pump carbs and caffeine into your system on a ride. It's not the tastiest, but, it's effective. The caffeine hits your system quickly enough without giving one the shakes (at least not me), and, within a few minutes the fatigue starts to fade and you're turning the pedals with a bit more enthusiasm (if not less pain and maybe a bit more wattage). Maybe a banana is healthier. But, these things won't bruise and you can stuff a lot more of them into your pockets for those really long rides.
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...you're not trying to savor the taste of a gel whilst you pump carbs and caffeine into your system on a ride. It's not the tastiest, but, it's effective. The caffeine hits your system quickly enough without giving one the shakes (at least not me), and, within a few minutes the fatigue starts to fade and you're turning the pedals with a bit more enthusiasm (if not less pain and maybe a bit more wattage). Maybe a banana is healthier. But, these things won't bruise and you can stuff a lot more of them into your pockets for those really long rides.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/13/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSCGood GelGood gel with no HFCS and no added caffeine. Tastes good (I like Chocolate). I have bought many times.
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Good gel with no HFCS and no added caffeine. Tastes good (I like Chocolate). I have bought many times.
Review by Tom MReviewed 6/29/2023by Tom MStatesville NCGreat fuel for longer rides I�ve been using Clif products for years It gets the job done
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I�ve been using Clif products for years It gets the job done
Review by BBinAZReviewed 6/15/2023by BBinAZCycling EnthusiastAZEasily digestible Easy to digest. Good energy bump
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Easy to digest. Good energy bump
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/1/2018by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.tastes goodalways down a gel after every hour on the saddle, and it seems to get the job done.
the sweetness and kick of caffeine helps a lot.
it's a little on the thick side, so it would be helpful to drink some liquids along with its consumption.
The litter leash is a plus, you can grab it from your pocket, tear it with your mouth and down it all by using one hand.
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always down a gel after every hour on the saddle, and it seems to get the job done.
the sweetness and kick of caffeine helps a lot.
it's a little on the thick side, so it would be helpful to drink some liquids along with its consumption.
The litter leash is a plus, you can grab it from your pocket, tear it with your mouth and down it all by using one hand.
Review by Indiewine Reviewed 9/15/2022by Indiewine Walla Walla, WashingtonEvery 45 minutes on the bikeeasy to digest. One gel every 45 minutes with energy power in the water bottle provides enough carbohydrates for long endurance rides.
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easy to digest. One gel every 45 minutes with energy power in the water bottle provides enough carbohydrates for long endurance rides.
Review by GaryReviewed 4/3/2020by GaryCycling EnthusiastPalm Desert1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Caffeine ShotsThe Cliff shots give me an extra boost when I really need it.
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The Cliff shots give me an extra boost when I really need it.
Review by JohnReviewed 12/24/2021by JohnCycling EnthusiastTucsonBe carefulGoes down rather thick and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. Not sure I would buy this again
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Goes down rather thick and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. Not sure I would buy this again
Review by Austinrider01Reviewed 10/27/2014by Austinrider01Cycling EnthusiastAustin, Tx1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good energy and deliciousTravels well in cold and hot temperatures. Absorbs quick for fast fuel when getting low. Used in combination with Clif Shot Bloks which keeps my legs from fading as much on the longer more demanding rides..
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Travels well in cold and hot temperatures. Absorbs quick for fast fuel when getting low. Used in combination with Clif Shot Bloks which keeps my legs from fading as much on the longer more demanding rides..
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/20/2014by AnonymousCompetitive Racerrochester, ny3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.good for race day and long, hard training ridesi have purchased multiple boxes of these over the past 2 years. love 'em. maybe a little pricey, but treat my stomach well, and power me through long fast rides. i also like the tear off tab which has a special piece which is easy to open but also holds the ripped part onto the whole gel packet, so that it doesn't come free and possible be littered. other brands rip right off and are hard to manage mid-race without dropping the torn off tip and littering the ground.
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i have purchased multiple boxes of these over the past 2 years. love 'em. maybe a little pricey, but treat my stomach well, and power me through long fast rides. i also like the tear off tab which has a special piece which is easy to open but also holds the ripped part onto the whole gel packet, so that it doesn't come free and possible be littered. other brands rip right off and are hard to manage mid-race without dropping the torn off tip and littering the ground.
Review by biker BobReviewed 9/30/2021by biker BobCycling EnthusiastPhoenix, AZGreat product I bought them on sale They are a bit pricey, I hope they go on sale again.I have one 60 minutes into the ride. Keeps me going strong
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I have one 60 minutes into the ride. Keeps me going strong
Review by Hebrew HammerReviewed 8/22/2019by Hebrew HammerCycling EnthusiastNew York1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great taste!Delicious taste and really does the trick if your about to cramp on a bike ride. Chocolate is my favorite!
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Delicious taste and really does the trick if your about to cramp on a bike ride. Chocolate is my favorite!
Review by BillReviewed 7/15/2021by BillNJLongtime favorite Tastes good, no stomach distress, quick boost, reasonable cost.
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Tastes good, no stomach distress, quick boost, reasonable cost.
Review by mtnCruzerReviewed 4/8/2019by mtnCruzerCycling EnthusiastDurango0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good gel, but flavor changes in a flaskOut of the packet, the gel tastes great and performs as intended. However, if it is placed in a multi-ounce flask for long ride refueling, the taste becomes more like beets! Oxidation? Or is beet juice used for coloring. Clif makes great gels and I use many flavors, just a heads up on this one.
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Out of the packet, the gel tastes great and performs as intended. However, if it is placed in a multi-ounce flask for long ride refueling, the taste becomes more like beets! Oxidation? Or is beet juice used for coloring. Clif makes great gels and I use many flavors, just a heads up on this one.
Review by wakejunkyReviewed 11/12/2018by wakejunkyCompetitive RacerSouth West Florida1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Quick energy!Southern Florida has two significant attractions. That is, bicycling and bicycling all year. It never stops, no matter what. So when the heat index is 105 and you are in a pace line that is cranking, pull a Gel from your short's leg and keep pedaling. It doesn't get any better folks!!!
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Southern Florida has two significant attractions. That is, bicycling and bicycling all year. It never stops, no matter what. So when the heat index is 105 and you are in a pace line that is cranking, pull a Gel from your short's leg and keep pedaling. It doesn't get any better folks!!!
Review by Bici_del_RiobaReviewed 11/14/2020by Bici_del_RiobaLongmont, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Pick me Up!They are messy and I never know where to put them after I consume them...but the 100mg Kick of Caffeine works every time!
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They are messy and I never know where to put them after I consume them...but the 100mg Kick of Caffeine works every time!
Review by PierreReviewed 12/11/2017by PierreCycling EnthusiastDallas, Texas2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good energy boostI have tried many different gels over the years and Cliffs are the ones I prefer. Fast acting for a boost of energy and good consistency. Some gels are too liquid especially in hot temperatures and some are hard to get when cold. Cliffs offer the right mix.
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I have tried many different gels over the years and Cliffs are the ones I prefer. Fast acting for a boost of energy and good consistency. Some gels are too liquid especially in hot temperatures and some are hard to get when cold. Cliffs offer the right mix.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/21/2020by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A++++++++++My go to gel. Great taste and the right amount of caffeine.
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My go to gel. Great taste and the right amount of caffeine.
Review by RoseyReviewed 5/5/2017by RoseyCasual CyclistBellingham, WA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Big kick of caffine with your chocolatecherriesI use this on longer rides to give me a boost of caffine and I like the chocolate with cherry flavor. It is a bit on the sweet side though, just saying.
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I use this on longer rides to give me a boost of caffine and I like the chocolate with cherry flavor. It is a bit on the sweet side though, just saying.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/23/2017by AnonymousEdmonds, WA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.My go-to quick energyEasy to use one-handed due to the leash that holds onto the top you can tear off with your teeth. Only downside is a sticky mess if things get out of control so usually wait until I'm stopped. Having options with and without caffeine is helpful.
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Easy to use one-handed due to the leash that holds onto the top you can tear off with your teeth. Only downside is a sticky mess if things get out of control so usually wait until I'm stopped. Having options with and without caffeine is helpful.