Nutrition
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with nutrition in cycling.
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 Best energy gels for cycling 2025: all taste tested and ratedEnergy gels shouldn't just be for a quick boost, they should be palatable and kind on your stomach - tested and rated, the best energy gels for flavour, performance and usability By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 
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 I was praised for looking like a 'real athlete' – but I was starving myself to death: Why male cyclists need to open up about eating disordersAn anorexia survivor speaks out about cycling's dangerous culture around food and weight By Michaél Costello Published 
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 What are the mysterious blue cartons Visma-Lease a Bike are drinking from at the Tour de France?The liquid is said to be the cherry on top of recovery By Tom Davidson Published 
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 'The kebab was a bad idea' - how I fuelled for a 24-hour time trialEverything you should - and shouldn't - eat on an ultra-distance road ride By Stephen Shrubsall Published 
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 90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateursThe truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall? By Tyler Boucher Published 
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 I'm a Michelin-starred chef and nutritionist - you could have chicken, rice and broccoli twice a day but it won't make you healthyAlan Murchison is finding marginal gains in grains in his new cookbook By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Here's how you can eat like a Grand Tour riderEF Pro Cycling's performance chef Kieran Creevy shares his meal prep, nutrition considerations and recipes you can make at home By Anne-Marije Rook Published 
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 Souplesse Cycling subscription box review: curated bundles of cycling essentialsToo busy to shop the monthly must-haves? This box subscription service is what delivery drivers were invented for By Simon Fellows Published 
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 The ultimate gel taste test: We sampled 21 energy gels so you don't have toWe undertook a comprehensive tasting of the commonly available energy gels, and did our best to find something nice to say about each of them. By Tyler Boucher Published 
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 ‘It’s a performance thing’ - why riders are eating Calippos and Greggs steak bakes to fuel gold medalsForget expensive gels, the best race nutrition comes from corner shops By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Are you jeopardizing your training by intermittent fasting?Intermittent fasting continues to be hyped by celebs, influencers and even some sportspeople, but is it an effective strategy for cyclists? We investigate By Anita Bean Published 
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 A love letter to my mid-ride bananaThere's a reason the only variety we eat is called the Cavendish By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Quick, so you get your favorite flavor! Up to 58% off MyProtein, 50% off High5 and 44% off SiS in the Cyber Monday salesHere's the best deals on bars, gels and powders that we've been able to find By Anna Marie Abram Published 
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 Winter fueling: how to match your cycling nutrition to the demands of cold weather ridingGetting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride - here's what you need to know about the specific demands of cold season nutrition By Joe Laverick Published 
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 Pumpkin spice isn't just for lattes, check out these fall-flavored cycling favoritesPumpkin spice products to suit your cycling needs: energy bars, granola, protein and post-ride beers By Tyler Boucher Published 
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 Ask a coach: ‘Will I see much benefit from using branded sports nutrition products – or will any carbs do?’Coach James Spragg take us through what the body really needs and where’s best to get it By James Spragg Published 
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 How many calories does cycling really burn? And how important is counting them anyway?We all want to know how many calories we burn while cycling, but while it's easy to make an estimate, it's hard to get an accurate figure. We explore common questions around cycling and calorie burn By Anna Marie Abram Last updated 
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 The best food for endurance cycling - here’s what to eat and drink before, during and afterWhat to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains By Andy Turner Last updated 
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 Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?We take a look at what the benefits of carb-loading really are - and how to do it right By David Bradford Last updated 
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 Six foods to avoid before a bike ride and whyWe take a look at some of the staples you should steer clear of before heading out on a ride By Anna Marie Abram Published 
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 Ask a coach: 'How much should I expect to eat on a 100-mile ride?'It's important to stay fuelled, but just how much food does that mean you should bring? By James Spragg Published 
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 I lowered my body fat by 4.4% after using a nutrition app for 7 weeksCould a smartphone app be the key to hitting your nutritional needs and reaching your riding goals? By Simon Fellows Published 
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 I tried eating like a Tour de France rider for a day - here’s how I coped with the huge calorie intakeThe mountains of food Tour de France riders have to chomp through are nearly as daunting as the cols themselves. I tried to find out what is it actually like to eat for a Tour de France stage By Tom Couzens Last updated 
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 How do Tour de France teams use stage-specific fuelling strategies? Ineos Grenadiers shares its tacticsSiS and Team Ineos share their stage-specific fuelling strategies ahead of the toughest opening week in decades By Andy Turner Published 
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 Help, I'm doing Unbound Gravel! Last minute nutrition tips from pro endurance cyclistsDrink mixes, gel and pizza: how and what to consume when riding (ultra)long distances By Anne-Marije Rook Published 
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 Five nutrition questions answered by an Ineos Grenadiers expertWe put some hot fuelling topics to Dr Marc Fell, performance nutritionist for Ineos Grenadiers By Sponsored Published 
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 Eating for optimal recoveryHow INEOS Grenadiers use Science in Sport to fuel their recovery By Sponsored Published 
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 What to drink when cycling - the liquids you need on the bikeNot all liquid is created equal - we explain the different types of fluid that'll help you ride further By Luke Friend Published 
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 Nutrition for cycling: nail the basics with our guide on what you need and where to get itIf you want the best output from your legs, you need the best input in terms of your fuelling – but how exactly? By Deena Blacking Last updated 
