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Calories burned cycling: everything you need to know
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 Cycling Weekly •
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Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?
With high carbohydrate intake now seen as a 'bad thing' in some circles, we take a look at pre-ride carb-loading and sift out the misconceptions
By David Bradford •
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A cyclist's guide to following a vegetarian diet
How to get your protein, iron and Omega-3s without eating meat
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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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.
By Paul Knott •
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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.
By Paul Knott •
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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
By Paul Knott •
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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
By Paul Knott •
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How to make an Antioxidant Blast smoothie (video)
Give your immune system a lift with this easy to make antioxidant boosting smoothie recipe
By Paul Knott •
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Pro chef’s kitchen: Cannondale Drapac – Sean Fowler (video)
Sean Fowler has been at the forefront of nutrition in the pro peloton for nearly eight years, with the knowledge and stories to back it up
By Paul Knott •
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What do pro cyclists eat before, during and after a Monument?
It is not just skill and strength that it required to get you through a Monument, a stringent nutrition strategy must also be followed. Jan Bakelants reveals how he stays fuelled for when it really matters
By Paul Knott •
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Post-training meals: Slow-cooked lamb shoulder (video)
If you need a good, hearty meal to spur you home at the end of a long ride, this this slow-cooked lamb shoulder will provide great motivation and nutrition.
By Paul Knott •
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How to make an immune system boosting 'green machine' smoothie (video)
The ideal remedy for any cyclist looking to give their immune system a boost
By Paul Knott •
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The calorie conundrum: Is it what you eat, or how much that helps you lose weight?
Is losing weight a simple matter of cutting calories, or do you need to be choosier about the type of calories you eat? Anita Bean investigates
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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How to make bacon and egg rice cakes: a great cycling snack (video)
Perfect for an early morning ride, these breakfast themed rice cakes will help satisfy those cravings out on the bike
By Paul Knott •
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How to make Superseed Flapjacks: natural on-bike nutrition (video)
We show you how to make flapjacks that are perfect as a mid-ride snack
By Paul Knott •
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How to eat optimally for cycling as you grow older
Our nutritional needs change as we age but it’s easy to adapt and stay strong
By Jack Elton-Walters •
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Five pre-ride breakfasts for cyclists (video)
It’s the most important meal of the day but breakfast is so often overlooked by time-pressed cyclists; we take a look at some quick and easy breakfasts for cyclists
By Robert Hicks •
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Sir Chris Hoy: good nutrition is crucial to performance
Having already enjoyed a year of retirement, Sir Chris Hoy has a very successful cycling career to look back on and a rather impressive trophy cabinet to boot
By Cycling Weekly •
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Can fast food be a healthy option for cyclists?
If you’re striving to eat healthily, takeaways and restaurant meals can be a major pitfall, but there are some simple swaps you can make to win the calorie and fat battle
By Cycling Active •
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Antioxidant supplements: helpful or harmful?
By Cycling Weekly •
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How does milk affect athletic performace?
Dietitian Laura Tilt takes a closer look at the science behind how the humble ‘white stuff' affects athletic performance
By Cycling Weekly •
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Sodium bicarbonate boost
Sodium bicarbonate has been used since the 1930's as a boost for short sprint style events but now can it be used for the endurance athlete?
By Cycling Weekly •
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The Golden Rules of nutrition
The Golden Rules of nutrition
By Cycling Weekly •
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Can beta-alanine improve your performance?
Beta-alanine a naturally occourring amino acid can boost performance for short periods, can it help you?
By Cycling Weekly •
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Nutrition from nature
Step away from the supplements and give your cycling a boost with some pure, unprocessed goodness, writes Mayur Ranchordas
By Cycling Weekly •
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Which foods boost weight loss?
When it comes to weight loss, not all diets are created equal. We investigate the foods scientifically proven to streamline your shape
By Cycling Weekly •
