Nutrition

Expert advice on nutrition for cycling including what you should eat when riding a bike, advice on supplements and dietary requirements plus healthy recipe ideas

Carbohydrates and cycling: how to use carbs to ride faster and further  

Carbohydrate intake, timing and type explained
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10 of the best energy drinks for cyclists – and how to choose the right drink for your needs

How to fuel and hydrate at the same time, plus our buyer's guide
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Sodium bicarbonate supplements are all the rage in pro cycling – but what happened when I underwent a bicarb trial?

I took part in an independent trial of the Maurten Bicarb System used by Team Jumbo-Visma
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How to ride your first century, double century or longer distance in 2024

Five tips to help you achieve your long-distance goals
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9 of the best energy bars for keeping the bonk at bay

A jersey-pocketful of the finest fuel for on and off the bike
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Beginner's cycling tips: 25 essential pieces of advice for new cyclists

Our guide to the basics of cycling kit, clothing, technique and more
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The best energy gels for cycling in 2024

A selection of our favourite mid-ride fuels
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How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds

The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
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8 tasty ways to use up your Christmas leftovers

Fuel your cycling and polish off the turkey in one go!
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Make your own homemade energy bars for cycling | 3 easy-to-follow recipes

Power your rides with these tasty DIY energy bars
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Tasty recipes for Pancake Day

From high protein, vegan and gluten-free to plain indulgent
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The best takeaway food choices for cyclists

How to pick the healthier option so you don't miss out on take-out
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We ate 26 energy products in one go and this is what happened

We tried everything in the Clif Bar range in a single sitting
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Coffee and cycling: what is the best coffee for cyclists?

Caffeine fixes evaluated – which options are best?
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6 delicious vegan energy snack recipes

Veganuary-inspired fuelling
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Can a vegan diet work for cyclists?

What we can learn from plant-powered athletes
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6 healthy, tasty and quick packed lunch recipes

Your lunch will be the envy of your co-workers
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How to make an energy drink | cheap and effective recipe for a homemade sports drink

Save cash with homemade sports hydration
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5 healthy eating tips to help you lose weight

Gain strength, lose inches and retain energy in the saddle
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8 tasty festive food swaps

A few healthy options that still keep the Christmas spirit alive
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Fuel your festive riding with these meat-free Christmas dinner ideas

Meals that will satisfy without wasting the winter training
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Christmas calorie counting made easy

How to enjoy Christmas without over-doing it
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How to refuel with junk food

This could be the list for you if nutrition isn't key to your training regime
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How to... choose the best biking breakfast

What are the best options for fuelling your morning ride?
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