An estimated one-third of competitive cyclists are harming their health by under-fuelling: Are you at risk?
Failure to meet energy demand can seriously impact your health and cycling performance, and we want to know how prevalent it is in cyclists
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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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
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When is it too hot to race?
Reaction to heat is individual - but there are some steps we can all take to keep ourselves hydrated
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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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Highway to hell: crossing 340-miles of desert in pursuit of a record
London-to-Paris record holder Jonathan Parker set his sights on a far more formidable parcours — the 340-mile highway across China’s ‘Desert of Death’
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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
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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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?
