User submitted reviews
Review by Slowzeak
A great pick me up when you've got nothing left. Especially the ones with caffine.
Review by Mo
Yummy. Digests well and helps for the long rides.
Review by rubberlegs
I enjoy chewing sometimes, instead of a gel. These fit in a cycling or hiking pocket better than some other chewy products.
Review by Austinrider01
Travels well in cold and hot temperatures. Keeps my legs from fading as much on the longer more demanding rides. Used in combination with Clif Shot Gels which are faster absorbing fuel.
Review by CrashedBikr
I usually take 2-3 chews just before getting on my bike and 2 more chews every 45 minutes or so of riding. Does a good job for the 2-3 hour rides. For longer rides, you should supplement with additional foods and water.
Review by GOGG
Have to say, I never tried 'bloks' before this year, but I am now sold on them.
I've only tried the salted watermelon flavor, which is tasty. The blocks easily come off in about half inch square pieces. You can either chew them, or allow them to melt in your mouth. They seem to have helped me reduce cramping on my longer rides/races.
Review by A1ARider
With consumable products I recognize that everyBODY is different. These (Black Cherry w/caffeine) taste great. One objective comment is that I find it difficult to chew/swallow these while riding due to the amount of saliva produced which isn't an issue while not in motion. A subjective comment is that these don't work will with my digestive system. I'm on my 4th box but won't reorder. I'll stick with my flask of Hammer Gel (Mocha w/caffeine).
Review by F.T.
This stuff is awesome. It helps my endurance a lot better. Especially , really noticeable when I did a steep 11K steep mountain climb. At the end of the climb I was still able to do some extra push of sprint to the finish. It actually would satisfied my hunger too, on a long ride. I have been taking cliff bloks lately instead of drinking my cups of coffee before a ride that led me to find nature a long the way.
Review by Anonymous
This is the best race food. Easy to chew, digest, tastes good, and easy to slide out of the package. Also fits nicely in your jersey pocket. I would suggest opening each package before you ride/race, as initially tearing the packaging is hard.
Review by Anonymous
Easy to use even with long finger gloves.
Review by opclj
I ride Mt. Diablo in the bay area twice a week. There are two long climbs and I take a chew before each one. It takes a little while to kick in but when it does you can really feel the difference. The climbing seems to get easier, still working hard but not feeling as tired.
Review by moeman
Much easier then gels I lickem and stickem on my top tube for easy access.
Review by Dan Young
I've tried 'Scratch Labs', gummies. They were like candy and way too sweet for me. The Clif Shot Bloks are just right. I've used the Orange and Cherry. Love them both and the little boost of caffeine is a big plus, mid ride. Best price is 'biketiresdirect', always.
Review by Rick / OCRR
Cliff Blocks work so well, easy to store in a jersey pocket, easy to peel the package back to access the blocks while riding, perfect chewable size, great taste and an easy access supply of an energy boost when you need it. Nothing not to like!
Review by jimbax
Have used these for years for bike snack while riding. Small package fits jersey pocket and easy to pop one bit into your mouth while riding.
Review by Martyc
Easy to carry ! Taste Great ! No matter what your pace you are going these chews are instant energy . Try it u will like it.
Review by Flatlander
Gels are good to get me through any ride over 20 miles these days. The liquid ones in the hard to open packets are messy and wasteful when I try to use them. I cut these packages in half, put them in my jersey pocket and take one half every hour. No fuss, no mess, no waste. Whether its real or psychological, I don't know, but the sugar and caffeine boost works almost every time.
Review by Yortimus
One pack of 6 blocks provides 100 mg of caffeine, which helps give you some energy finishing a long ride. The blocks are easy to eat and less messy than the GU packets which can stain your jersey pockets when you put the empties back in there. Like the taste of the black cherry, but a triple crown CA (three 200 mile rides in a year) friend swears the cran-raz berry is the best. The only negative is that the blocks will stick to your teeth and need some dedicated tongue action to work them off.
Review by gotsimin
Cut the tops off of the packaging while at home and squeeze individual bloks out during your ride for a tasty caffeine boost.
Review by creggohh
High Caffeine content and great flavor. Easy to carry, enjoyable to use, and provides the kick you need.