Audax rides

I actually dislike just about any energy stuff. Bars, tablets, gels, drinks. I've found that they make me feel gritty, uncomfortable and sometimes queasy and I don't need to add that to an endurance endeavour.

Same here, I carry them purely for emergency. I never plan on actually using them and prefer not to. I had to drink the energy gels on one ride as I was so dehydrated. Luckily I passed a pub before I was going to drink the other one and was able to top up my bottles with water.