About a decade ago, R Bar founder Brian, was on another trajectory racing bikes as a cyclist around the US. While pursuing that dream, the importance of simplicity in choosing the best fuel for training and racing became very clear. We could tell you that same tired story about how none of the other bars, drinks and gels on the market met our needs and standards for energy, endurance and recovery. Because those things are important. But in the early days, it was really more about the digestibility, taste, and texture (and Brian realizing a pro contract wasn't in the cards!). No doubt you've tried them too—so many other 'natural' products out there are either 'chemically' sweet or taste nothing like good food. And the consistency runs the gamut from chalky grainy to sticky and mealie. RBar exists to solve all these problems through simplicity.
Armed with a food processor and a handful of items from my local grocery store produce section—nuts, fruits, superfoods—Brian started making energy bars. He'd wrap them in Saran Wrap, toss a few in a pocket and bring them on long training days. When friends asked what he was eating, he'd give them a bite. One bite lead to two…and two bites lead to them asking to bring a batch for them to the next race. Over 3 years Brian hand pressed over 150,000 bars, getting the arms to prove it. Today, here we are—R Bar is devoted to creating next-generation protein and energy bars to help you feed your pursuit.
Sure, R Bar products are great for endurance cyclists, marathon runners, hikers, climbers and runners. But maybe you're simply in pursuit of healthy alternatives, being fit, losing weight, or feeding your family healthy snacks.
Then R Bars are for you.
Maybe you're a weekend warrior, yogi, hiker, firefighter, police officer, medical professional, or a busy parent—if you're busy, always on the go, work long hours on your feet and you're looking forward to your goals, your dreams, your pursuits: That's why we as a company exist.
And R Bars are, then, for you. Because they're JUST GOOD FOOD with a knowledge base behind them on exactly what it means to feed your pursuit.