Love them or hate them, there's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide to what for…
Nutrition
Nutritional advice from qualified dieticians and nutrition experts aimed at cyclists. We give you plain and simple advice on what to eat, how much and when, to help improve your riding and help control your weight
Ketone drinks used among WorldTour teams to boost performance
University of Oxford develops new super-expensive ketone energy drink that provides body with an alternative source of energy
Tips for effective rest and recovery after cycling
Everybody’s heard it said that recovery is as important as training — Peter Stuart looks at what you could be doing to optimise the adaptation process while you’re off the…
How to fuel for RideLondon
Etixx nutritionist Charlotte Kennedy gives us the lowdown on what you need to eat and drink to complete the RideLondon 100
This is what you have to eat to compete in the Tour de France
Three weeks, 21 stages, 3351km, 176 riders and a combined burn of 25 million calories — so what exactly goes into fuelling the riders of the Tour de France?
How much weight do Tour de France riders lose? – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
Three weeks of solid riding and over 3,000 kilometres in total - surely that'd be enough to drop a couple of inches on the waist?
What do professional cyclists eat?
Learn from the pros to fuel your cycling performance, manage your weight and improve your health
Supplements for cyclists: health and performance boosters you can really trust
If just eating a healthy, balanced diet doesn't feel like enough, here's a look at some additional supplements which could increase your performance...
How to lose weight cycling: Six essential tips
Looking to lose weight cycling? Here's a quick guide to losing that weight to improve your riding
How to hit the booze and still ride the next day
Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day
Watch: How to make a healthy Christmas dessert (video)
It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid of tasteless, healthy desserts
Watch: How to make Christmas dinner healthier AND tastier (video)
We show you how to take some damage limitation on one of the most calorific times of the year
Post-training meals: Chicken, chorizo and root vegetable broth (video)
With winter setting in, this tasty broth is the perfect tonic to sit down with after a cold weekend ride.
Too healthy to ride? How clean living could slow you down
The pursuit of wellness is rightly important to most cyclists. For some, though, what starts as a health kick turns into a harmful fixation. An interest in ‘clean eating’ or…
Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups of coffee per day could make you healthier
In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits.
How to make a Nutty Slack Smoothie (video)
Boost your post ride protein stores with this easy to make smoothie recipe
Post-training meals: Chicken and chickpea Moroccan-style tagine (video)
The ultimate slow cooked, low calorie meal that have your taste buds tingling the moment you step back through the door.
Last minute training tips for RideLondon
RideLondon is almost here – and if you’re fighting rising waves of panic about making it round the 100 mile circuit, we've got plenty of advice for you.
How to fuel for your sportive
High5 show how getting the right fuel for your upcoming event can make the world of difference
How do Team Sky fuel for the Tour de France?
How does one of the most successful Tour de France teams fuel themselves for the biggest event of the year?
How to stay hydrated during a Gran Fondo
Make sure you don't let hours of training go to waste by ensuring that hydration strategy is on point
What’s in a pro cyclist’s feed bag? (video)
Find out what is inside a World Tour rider’s feed bag from LottoNL-Jumbo’s soigneur Dries Bos
How to make a beetroot, blueberry and apple smoothie (video)
One of the great things about smoothies is their ability to jam in tonnes of nutrients, whilst still tasting great. This smoothie is no different as it is packed full…
How to make a Mood-Boosting Breakfast Blast smoothie (video)
Start your day off on the front foot with this easy to make morning smoothie
How to make an Antioxidant Blast smoothie (video)
Give your immune system a lift with this easy to make antioxidant boosting smoothie recipe