Comments on: Help: I Need Shot Roks

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Thanks m-j. This post is getting kind of old now and my how things have changed. I’m living in the United States now and I’m also an ambassador for Clif so I get all the product I could ever want, and more. They found this post and approached me about teaming up with them…what a fantastic company.
I really do appreciate you leaving this message…..keep on enjoying the Clif products.

By: m-j

m-j — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:14:00 +0000

You can order them from REI (they ship to Canada). Since they’re made in the states, you’ll only end up paying GST/PST on them when they arrive chez vous. I’m similarly in love with them & wish they were sold up here. I find them a good post-work out food, myself. I never finish a Clif bar in one sitting (although those tiny ones are sold in the States, too… le sigh) & find the ability to snack on one package over a series of days a major bonus.

By: Bikerdood

Bikerdood — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +0000

Damn, going to have to check these out. Would be good for my long Monday/Wednesday evening workouts

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:47:59 +0000

Yes, very similar to Whoppers….thats actually the first thing the girl in the bike shop told me when I was looking at them. As an ex-competitive bodybuilder and someone who has invested a boat load of time into nutrition education…I’ve tried more protein bars than you wish to hear about. When it comes to cycling purposes, the Shot Roks are simply the best protein supplement I’ve seen.

By: Richard Masoner

Richard Masoner — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:07:53 +0000

+1 on the Shot Roks love, though to me I’m reminded of Whoppers (the malt balls) though not quite as sweet.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:10:09 +0000

Hey Jami….thanks for helping Clive out and also for your comments.

Clive, I think Jami did a good job of explaining the Jello/Jelly difference. You are full of good cross continent education….first it was the “stone” measurement and now “Jam”. Keep them coming…..I love learning.

Darryl

By: Jami

Jami — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:20:39 +0000

Jam is also called jelly, but there’s a difference. Jelly is made from fruit juice. Jam includes the crushed up fruit. There’s also Jell-o, a dessert made with sugar and gelatin – then there’s marmalade and preserves, but this is a bike site, and I don’t like jam, Jell-0 or any of these spreads

Local endurance racers swear by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (PBJ’s here in the states). I can’t keep peanut butter around because I eat it straight with a spoon.

By: Jami

Jami — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:15:15 +0000

I appreciate your explanation of when to use the Shot Roks. Good nutrition information is difficult to find (for me anyway). Spotted Shot Roks at REI. I was drawn to the protein content. Clif Shot Bloks have the energy, but no protein, and as you mention, each has its own place. The taste of the Roks isn’t that great, but what can you expect from something that won’t be destroyed in my Camelbak when riding in 90-100 temps? Plus, it’s not candy. The taste is comparable to protein bars. Durability and function make these a winner. These stay in my bag because if I have the time, I might ride longer than anticipated, or just really need something to eat.

Now that it’s getting hot in Texas there’s also a bottle of Heed in the cage for electrolytes. The nutrition information on the Hammer site is very informative, whether or not you like the products. Along with my Bloks and Roks I keep Raspberry Hammer gel. Yes, I carry a lot of stuff with me, and always more water than I need. I have run into cyclists that don’t eat, carry water or think of energy when riding. Astounds me. Great post.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:23:12 +0000

I like Roks alot. I used them this last week on a 160 mile ride. Probably one of the reasons that I had minimal muscle soreness on the second day and then after the ride.

By: Clive Chapman

Clive Chapman — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:56:55 +0000

I’ve never tried any of these new fangled energy foods yet. I eat what my Dad used to eat when pedalling, that is Jam sandwiches on white bread loosely wrapped in cling film, although back in the day my Dad used to wrap his Jam sandwiches in grease proof paper as in the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s cling film hadn’t been invented!

By the way is jam called jello in America or have I got that wrong?

2 countries separated by a common language. Although in our case it’s 2 countries joined by a common love of the bike!