Stage 20………Tour de France

 …………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

We are very close to Paris and the end of the tour. This next to last stage goes from Nantua to Pontarlier. It is 184.3km and is described as hilly. The riders are fatigued. The leaders will be protected by their teammates. It will take determination to prevail today.

The Snack  

California Bacon Maple Almonds seemed like an out of the park winner. They hit the fence but not over the wall. They are crunchy and yes they have a smoky maple enticing flavor. I did enjoy these almonds but believe they only added ‘bacon’ to the description to guarantee my purchase.

Stage 19………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

The tour is winding down but the racers still are going up. This is another mountainous stage from Albertville to La Plagne. The length is 129.9km. The climbers will prevail and the race leaders will dominate.

The Snack 

Sea salt caramels are a chewy sweet snack that satisfies. The kiss of salt has you begging for another bite. Oh yeah!

Stage 18………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Vif to Courchevel Col De La Loze is described as a leg-breaker. It is a mountainous 171.5km long tough uphill stage. The race leaders will battle once again.

The Snack 

Lime Bites from “Southern Supreme Fruitcake” are on the table today.  These are sugary fluffy pillows of lime flavored cookie like delight. They are sweet.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Stage 17………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Bollene to Valence the racers will race on a pancake flat (Maybe I should of said crepe flat....we are in France you know) 160.4k course. The Sprinters are chomping at the bit.

The Snack 

Doritos Golden Sriracha is an interesting flavor. How can you not like salty, crunchy, a hint of sweetness and very mild warmth? The fact that these are Doritos, I cannot resist. I question if I actually tasted a Sriracah flavor but I did not care. Thankyou Tracy, for contributing to “Tour de France……….21 Days of racing & snacks.

Day 16………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

171.5km length starting from Montpellier to the very tippy top of Mont Ventoux is the stage today. The 15.7 kilometer climb to the observatory on top of Mount Ventoux is legendary and should be exciting.

The Snack   

Candy Fish from Sweden has a sour raspberry flavor. It is chewy, sweet and does not taste like fish at all.

Rest Day.......Tour de France

 

 The Tour is taking a day off to rest. We will be back tomorrow  with more 21 Days of racing & snacks.

Day 15………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Muret to Carcassonne is a 169.3km hilly course. This roly poly stage may support a break-away and the peloton may scatter but the race leaders should prevail.

The Snack   

The snack today has the endorsement of the popular YouTube series; “Hot Ones”. It is a mixture of pretzels, cornnuts, sesame sticks, cashews and peanuts. It claims a habanero/peach flavor with a medium heat. Actually the heat level is mild and the habanero/peach flavor was hiding somewhere. Even though not as advertised, this snack is enjoyable with its crunchy, salty and slightly warm flavor………..Winner!