Powerbar Review

Every cyclist has struggled with the proper nutrition while in competition. Powerbars and the like remain the favorite. But lets spend a few mintues looking at the product and how it functions. To begin with opening up a Powerbar requires Houdini like skills, all the while I am struggling just to maintain my position in the group. The packet is anything but easy openening. I have in a relaxed state looked at all the directions, and still find it difficult to open a package with one hand and teeth. Two hands is not an option, as that does not leave one available for steering. Once opened, even peeling the foil back enough to expose a bite size portion is sometimes difficult. Too cold and it doesn't peel, too hot and the bar sticks to the packaging. Once exposed, there is the presentation of the product. It looks much like a Dura Flame fire log looks, a melange of floor sweeping held together by some sweet glue. Luckily the manufactures were kind enough to create a product devoid of any smell, otherwise it would be difficult to get them past the nose. The taste actually is not bad, but the texture is much like what I envision saw dust would be like.

Having said all that, its a convenient way to get 240 calories down.

I do have a personal challenge of creating a Powerbar like product with an easier opening system, and well a taste I actually look forward to.

My preference is still a Fig Newton. Four cookies give you about the same amount of calories, slightly higher fat and significantly less protein, but the taste and convenience are off the scale compared to my favorite Power Bar.