http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Carrying Flapjacks en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:45:48 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354395 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:43:54 +0000 Greenroofer 354395@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@billl. I went through a phase of making rice cakes, but decided I couldn't be bothered. I now subsist on gingernuts, Stoats Bars, Tesco <a href="https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301466944">cereal bars</a> and Tesco <a href="https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301576635">fruit bars</a> and Cornish pasties.</p> <p>The only downside of this diet is that it's quite 'high-residue', so rides longer than 200km often require an extended pause behind a bush. (Or was that too much information?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354371 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:49:28 +0000 bill 354371@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Greenroffer have you made any rice cakes? I hear they are good. These Sketch Labs folks also have an article about using hydrogen peroxide to soak the rice beforehand to extend the shelf life of the cooked rice <a href="https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/science-products/rice-science-how-to-help-your-rice-cakes-last-longer" rel="nofollow">https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/science-products/rice-science-how-to-help-your-rice-cakes-last-longer</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354365 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:16:22 +0000 Greenroofer 354365@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for @bill's analysis of why that complex mixed material is better than either of its components alone. Experience with using foil alone suggests that you end up picking bits of it out of the thing you're wrapping, and that it corrodes in contact with foodstuffs, turning them an unappetising grey. This is particularly true of rice-based snacks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354351 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:06:11 +0000 HankChief 354351@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For the Tour o the Borders I made another batch of flapjacks, which were a bit more crumbly than the 1st lot so I think I must have shortchanged the sticky stuff.</p> <p>Using the wrapping technique per the video above, I had 3 in my pocket (1 each of foil, baking paper &amp; delux foil/baking paper combined). This turned out to be very handy as I was struggling to keep up with my pals so I didn't stop with them at the feed stops but pushed on to get a head start on the climbs, where they caught me near the top.</p> <p>I have to say that the foil version was a bit fiddly to open on the move as some bits were enevitable crumbled together.</p> <p>There wasn't much in it between the other 2 as they both open easily. I would even go so far as saying the baking paper only version was better as it was more readily opening as you got it out of your pocket.</p> <p>So in summary, for better wrapping go for the combo, but for ease of opening I'd go for plain baking paper.</p> <p>As ever, thanks for the advice from CCE's experts. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354198 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:09:24 +0000 bill 354198@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@HankChief I think the foil alone may stick to the flapjack and it may tear fairly easily. And I think that paper alone may keep unfolding. </p> <p>For walking/camping I normally wrap them in cling film but I have both hands available unwrap them. Cling film is far more fiddly! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354195 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:41:26 +0000 HankChief 354195@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It worked well. There is a bit of a knack to undoing all the tidy work (as advised by the video above) but it can be done one handed due to the stickiness of the flapjack allow it to be held in the mouth.</p> <p>I do now wonder what the advantages are for the foil &amp; baking paper combo. I think I will need to make another batch and try wrapping in just foil &amp; just baking paper to see if either work.</p> <p>Wish me luck... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354194 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:33:31 +0000 bill 354194@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@HankChief how did the flapjack unwrapping on the fly go? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354085 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:55:13 +0000 Colonies_Chris 354085@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>An old takeaway box will protect them and keep them moist. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354081 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:45:39 +0000 HankChief 354081@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Excellent. I was wondering which way round to have the paper. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354078 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:24:10 +0000 Greenroofer 354078@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@HC could have been me. I recommend 'Bacofoil 2in1 Parchment &amp; Foil', which I understand is the same recommendation you've had elsewhere.</p> <p>Here's how to use it:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQicUM2c3N4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQicUM2c3N4</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354076 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:35:19 +0000 HankChief 354076@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@acsimpson - that was basically my recipe apart from using a out of date packet of granola that had been taking up space in the cupboard for far too long.</p> <p>I didn't even know reusable sandwich wraps were a thing. We have a collection of tupperware that get used for packed lunch but is a bit OTT for the flapjack dilemma.</p> <p>I have now sourced some foil/baking paper wonder product and will report back on findings. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354074 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:08:53 +0000 acsimpson 354074@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have you tried wrapping it in a Hank(er)chief? or more sensibly a reusable sandwich wrap. It depends how secure they are in your bag though as if the wraps starts to unwrap you could end up with a lot of mess.</p> <p>A slightly better suggestion (for those who don't yet have delicious flapjacks) is to try this recipe:</p> <p><a href="https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/nutrition/recipes/snack/article/izn20150612-Fruit-and-mixed-seed-flapjack-0" rel="nofollow">https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/nutrition/recipes/snack/article/izn20150612-Fruit-and-mixed-seed-flapjack-0</a></p> <p>Really easy to make and you can substitute the dried fruit and seeds for whatever you have handy, eg nuts. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354073 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:31:33 +0000 gembo 354073@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@hankchief, definitely different group then </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354071 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:02:58 +0000 MediumDave 354071@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I tend to just chuck such things in an old bread bag and fold the top over to keep water, flies and sweat out. </p> <p>Even if they get in, hunger is the best sauce.<br /> Eventually the bars crumble to granola but that's fine too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354070 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:33 +0000 HankChief 354070@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We're Sunday. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354069 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:57:12 +0000 gembo 354069@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do like a treacle flapjack</p> <p>I have just used food bags but I prefer my ‘jacks at the dry end.</p> <p>Unless you know the Jackson 2, this is the second Edinburgh Group I know doing five ferries this Saturday. They are clockwise too but I think later ferry… </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354068 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:45:26 +0000 neddie 354068@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Share. Share. Share! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354067 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:34:59 +0000 fimm 354067@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Plastic sandwich bag. The kind with a resealable closure. Is you get more robust ones, you can was them out and reuse them a few times (still not that green. If you want to avoid single use plastic, put them in a plastic box.)</p> <p>Are you willing to share the recipe for these delicious flapjacks? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354066 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:56:53 +0000 chdot 354066@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>LARGE handlebar bag so they are always to hand… </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20702#post-354065 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:42:37 +0000 HankChief 354065@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So, I've made some delicious flapjacks ahead of the 5 ferries this weekend and I'm trying to work out the best way to carry them so I can access them on the go.</p> <p>A plastic sandwich bag is one option but I seem to remember someone (maybe @Greenroofer) had some magical wrapping which I thought was a combination of baking paper on one side &amp; foil on the other.</p> <p>I had a look in Tescos this morning and couldn't see anything like this might have been misremembering.</p> <p>So the Question is; how to you package up your flapjacks for eating on the bike? </p>