Day 9…….Tour de France……………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Hold on to your hats we are going on a wild gravel ride This course is 199KM long from Troyes ending back in Troyes. What makes this stage so exciting and new is the bikes are leaving the flat hard top and racing on some gravel roads. This should be fast and wild.

The Snack

We are going to introduce you to a new and fun snack called Inner Peas. This is a baked pea and rice flour product. They are actually pretty good. They are light and airy with a slight vegetable/pea flavor. They are not overly oily or salty and I really enjoyed them. My apologies in advance for the next statement; How about putting them in the blender. Just imagine Whirled Inner Peas………..your welcome.

Day 8……..Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks

 

The Race

Semur-en Auxois to Colombey-le Deux-Eglises is a 183.4KM route that is described as a leg breaker in its first section. The finish should favor a powerful sprinter.

The Snack

Habanero BBQ Almonds are so lip smackin good. They are salty sweet crunchy and with a little hint of heat. Don’t let the habanero pepper scare you. This heat level has been turned down to appeal to the masses.

Day 7…….Tour de France………21 Days of racing & snacks

 

The Race

Today is the first time trial. The racers compete individually on a set course. This is a 25.3KM ride starting in Nuits-Saint –Georges ending in Gevrey-Chamberlin. The time trial in not as viewer exciting as other stages but is a crucial part of the race and lots of time can be gained or lost.

The Snack

 California tree ripe peaches are some of the best in the world. This is a refreshing and good for you snack.

Day 6……Tour de France………….21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Macon is the start of the stage and races 163.5KM to Dijon for the finish. This is another flat stage that should favor the sprinters. The “Manx Missile “Mark Cavendish, yesterday broke the record of 35 stage wins. This is an great accomplishment in the world of cycling; Congratulations

The Snack

Bacon Cheddar Crisps had so much promise and failed on so many levels. If you like cardboard texture with total lack of flavor with absolutely no hint of bacon this snack may be for you. This product should be charged with a crime using Bacon in its title.

Day 5……Tour de France………….21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

A 177.4KM ride from St Jean de Maurienne to St Vulbas Plaine de I’Ain is a mouthful to say. It is a fairly flat route and should work well for the sprinters.

The Snack

Virginia salted peanuts are very addicting. They are crunchy, salty and just plain yummynoodles.

Day 4……TOUR DE FRANCE…………21 Days of Racing & Snacks

The Race

We arrive in Pinerolo France to attack the Galibier Mountain (2,642m). The race is 139.6KM and ends in Valloire. This is the first big test for the General Classification riders (GC).

The Snack

Crispy Seaweed sounded like an interesting choice. Here is my take on this salty, slimy, funky aftertaste, and just plain nasty; NO

Day 3......TOUR DE FRANCE…………21 days of racing and snacks

 

The Race

Today is the longest stage at 231.KM. The race starts in Plaisance and ends in Turin. This may be a day for the sprinters.

The Snack

Chocolate covered expresso bean will provide the jolt to keep us on the edge of the couch. They are chocolaty good and have a caffeine kick to boot.