Are cyclists under-fuelling to breaking point?
Chronic under-fuelling may be endemic among cyclists, according to research — and if so, we're storing up a bone health timebomb
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
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19 May 2017 100th Giro d'Italia Stage 13 : Reggio Emilia - Tortona ZHUPA Eugert (ALB) Wilier Triestina - Selle Italia Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru SUNADA What do professional cyclists eat?
Learn from the pros to fuel your cycling performance, manage your weight and improve your health
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Gluten-free grains Credit: Daniel Gould Is a gluten-free diet beneficial for cyclists?
Would ditching gluten from your diet make you a better cyclist? We explain what gluten is and why some cyclists could benefit from cutting it out of their food
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Michael Hepburn at the 2019 E3 Harelbeke (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Study shows effects of under fuelling among pro cyclists during Classics period
A lack of post-race carbohydrate intake may have contributed to inadequate fuelling
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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
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How to make the pancakes that fuel WorldTour riders
Team chef Sean Fowler provides the perfect pick me up breakfast that isn’t just for Shrove Tuesday
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Power to Weight Ratio: watts per kilogram explained and how to boost yours
Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must. Andrew Hamilton explains why and how
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How much protein do cyclists need?
It's not just for bodybuilders. Upping the protein in your diet could help you control your appetite and become leaner
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Top 10 time saving nutrition tricks
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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...
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18 May 2017 100th Giro d'Italia Stage 12 : Forli - Reggio Emilia Legs Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA 'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? Or seeking hulkesque proportions? We've got the answers...
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Can cycling cure a hangover?
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
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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
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Nutrition for cycling: 10 tips to get your food and drink dialled
Are the eating and drinking the right things to fuel your cycling?
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Energy drinks for cycling: hydration explained
Can the right drink really improve your performance or are you better off with good old H2O?
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Energy bars for cycling: eight favourite flavours
For a quick, tasty and convenient on-bike snack, little beats an energy bar. We get stuck into 11 of the best.
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sis visit for cycling weekly and cycling fitness Energy gels: what to look for and six favourites
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 look for, as well as a few of our favourites
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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
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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 bike
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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
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10 July 2018 105th Tour de France Stage 04 : La Baule - Sarzeau POELS Wouter (NED) Sky Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru Sunada 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?
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7 July 2014101st Tour de FranceStage 03 : Cambridge - LondonZANDIO Xabier (ESP) Sky, BananaPhoto : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru SUNADA 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?
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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
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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
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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.
