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Fuel and Nutrition
Do cyclists really need Omega-3 supplements?
Jun 21, 2016
Road cycling is a sport full of companies trying to sell you something or convert you into their way of doing things. From bike...
Feel lethargic or have a runny nose when cycling? Try this!
May 24, 2016
For the past couple of years I have suffered with exercise-induced rhinitis. Or as my wife calls it ‘cycle snot.’ I have also felt...
How much protein do you really need?
Apr 28, 2016
Most of us know that our body needs protein to build and maintain muscle as well as help perform in many other bodily tasks....
Caffeine and cycling
Apr 14, 2016
Cycling and caffeine go together like bread and jam. It’s a partnership borne out of tradition and a potential training benefit. But does caffeine...
Cyclists need not be scared of fat
Apr 12, 2016
Fat gets something of a bad rap in the media. Thanks to those people who can’t say no to that extra helping of chips...
Nutrition basics for cyclists
Apr 7, 2016
Fuelling really can make or break a ride. Take on too much and your body will have trouble balancing the needs of digestion with...
Fuelling for long distance cycle rides
Mar 31, 2016
If you read ‘Good nutrition can transform your cycling’, you may remember I mentioned fuelling every day for a ride whether you go out...
Good nutrition can transform your cycling
Mar 24, 2016
Nutrition and fuelling for cycling are pet subjects of mine. Having battled with my diet for years in order to increase it enough to...
Are energy drinks worth the money?
Jan 4, 2016
The energy drinks industry is worth hundreds of millions of pounds and has runners and cyclists firmly in its sights. With all the complex...
Christmas, alcohol and cycling
Dec 14, 2015
‘Tis the season to be jolly and we will all likely be enjoying a few more drinks than usual over the Christmas period. But...
Gluten free energy bars
Nov 10, 2015
As someone with a genuine gluten intolerance, I find it difficult to find suitable products to both provide fuel before a ride and during....
The importance of proper hydration when cycling
Oct 26, 2015
There are few things as important as hydration. The need for water pervades every aspect of our lives. Yet when you exercise it becomes...
Using energy gels when cycling
Oct 19, 2015
The exercise food market has exploded these last few years. We now have more energy, recovery and even preparation products than ever before. It...
How to carb load
Aug 31, 2015
Carb or carbo loading, is a method of ensuring you have enough energy for an endurance event. It is a technique that has been...
The benefits of fasted riding
Aug 18, 2015
Fasted riding is a useful training technique for fat burning and training your body to turn fat into fuel a bit faster. If you...
How to avoid bonking on the bike
Aug 13, 2015
Despite what the Carry On films lead you to believe, bonking is not a good thing. Most cyclists do it at one point or...
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