Ideal for cyclists, runners and endurance athletes who want high carbohydrate per bar in a soft, real-food style option for long sessions, races and big adventure days.
The STYRKR Bar50 Apple Cinnamon & Caramel is built for long rides, big training days and anyone trying to stay on top of higher carb intake without relying on gels alone. Each 67g bar delivers 50.4g of carbohydrate and 257 kcal, so it’s a practical way to keep your fuelling plan moving when you want something that feels more like food in your pocket.
What stands out here is the format. The puffed-rice construction gives it a soft, chewy texture that’s easy to bite through on the move, while still being durable enough for jersey-pocket duty. The apple, cinnamon, caramel and sultana flavour adds a sweeter dessert-style taste without tipping into the heavy, overly rich feel some bars can have, and several testers have highlighted that it’s easy to open, easy to eat and easy to digest on the bike.
For riders aiming at bigger hourly carb numbers, BAR50 sits in a very useful middle ground: it gives you more carbohydrate than many traditional energy bars, but in a more food-like format than chews or gels. It’s also vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO, making it an easy option to slot into a lot of endurance fuelling setups.
50g+ carbs per bar
A strong option when you want meaningful fuel in one hit rather than nibbling through multiple smaller snacks.
257 kcal per serving
Adds useful energy for longer rides, back-to-back training days and endurance events.
Soft rice-bar texture
Easy to chew while riding, without the dry, crumbly feel some bars can have.
Durable in a pocket
Dense enough to carry in a jersey pocket, frame bag or running vest without turning to mush.
High electrolyte content
Adds extra support to your fuelling plan when heat, sweat loss and longer hours are part of the day.
Easy on the gut
Designed to digest quickly, making it a smart pick for athletes who don’t always get on well with heavier bars.
Plant-based and gluten-free
Simple to fit into vegan routines and useful for athletes avoiding gluten.
Apple, cinnamon, caramel and sultana flavour
A sweeter, more comforting flavour profile that breaks up the monotony of citrus gels and drink mix.
General
Nutritional information
Ingredients
Features
Quick-Release Energy
Built to give you fast, usable energy when you need it, helping you stay on top of your fuelling on longer rides and adventures.
Complete endurance fuel
We'd choose this when you want a more substantial energy option that balances carbs, protein, fat and fibre for longer days out.
High electrolytes
Adds extra support for hydration so you can keep fuelling while helping reduce the risk of cramp.
All-natural, vegan-friendly
Made with all natural ingredients in a 100% vegan recipe, so it's easy to fit into plant-based training and racing routines.
Soft, chewy and durable
Easy to eat on the move, with a texture that's pleasant to chew but robust enough to carry in a pocket or pack.
Fast, light and natural
Uses puffed rice and all natural ingredients to keep the bar easy on the gut and simple to digest during exercise.
Great for
Maybe not for
No bike fit issues here, but there are important dietary fit notes: each bar is 67g, it’s vegan and gluten-free, and the ingredients include soy plus apple pieces preserved with sodium metabisulphite. It’s made in a facility that also handles milk, egg, nuts, peanuts, sulphites and sesame. For Australian conditions, it makes the most sense for cooler-pocket or bag storage rather than leaving it sitting for hours in a hot parked car.
vs Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chew
SiS Beta Fuel is the more race-focused option if you want a chew format and slightly less carbohydrate per pack, while the BAR50 feels more like real food and is better when you want a more substantial bite.
vs Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 60 Chew Bar
PF 60 pushes carbohydrate even higher, so it suits athletes chasing very aggressive hourly fuelling targets. The STYRKR is the better pick if you want a softer, more bar-like eating experience and a less clinical feel.
vs Maurten Solid 225
Maurten Solid 225 is a clean, modular fuelling option with lower carbohydrate per serving. BAR50 gives you more carbs in one piece, which can simplify fuelling if you’d rather carry fewer items.
Best used when a gel feels too thin
This is the sort of bar we recommend when you want proper fuel but you’re over sweet drink mix and gels. It still delivers high carbs, but with a more satisfying chew.
Works well on long steady efforts
BAR50 makes the most sense on endurance rides, gravel events, fondos and bikepacking days where you can take a few solid bites without surging straight into threshold.
Think in hourly carb totals
One bar gives you just over 50g of carbohydrate, so it’s easy to combine with bottles or gels when you’re building a fuelling plan instead of guessing from random snacks.
Good pocket durability matters
A soft bar is only useful if it survives being carried. This one has a chewy, dense structure that suits jersey pockets and top-tube bags better than fragile crumbly bars.
Giving you the strength to go further.
STYRKR is a British endurance sports nutrition brand focused on fuelling, hydration and recovery products for cycling, running and other long-duration sports. Its range covers energy gels, drink mixes, bars and electrolytes, with an emphasis on practical products for everyday athletes as well as serious racers.
The brand positions performance testing and athlete support as a core part of its identity, including its SIGR Human Performance Lab at STYRKR HQ near Gatwick. STYRKR also highlights UK manufacturing across its range and supports FareShare through a donation of 1% of profit from products sold.
