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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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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Superfast Energy Gum review
The makers claim that this caffeinated gum will enable you to study smarter, compete harder, focus better, stay alert longer and party forever
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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PowerBar Energize review
We review the latest the energize energy bar from Powerbar, a giant of the sports nutrition world
By Paul Knott • Published
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Mornflake Go! high protein porridge review
Mornflake Go! high protein porridge is made of oat flakes supplemented with 12% soya protein, uppting its protein content to 21% for an extra morning boost.
By Paul Norman • Published
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High Five Banana Energy Gel review
On rides over ninety minutes, taking on some fuel is important, unless you wish to risk 'bonking'. The High Five Banana Energy Gel aims to provide a quick and convenient source of glucose.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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SiS Go Energy Pink Grapefruit Gel review
Not a fan of really sickly sweet energy gels, but like the taste of pink grapefruit? This may be the gel for you...
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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ZipVit ZV8 Energy Bar review
British food supplement brand, Zipvit produce some great energy bar options
By Paul Knott • Last updated
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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The great supplement debate: What you told us
A recent CW survey revealed a stark divide in opinion on sports supplements. But who wins this debate, asks Chris Marshall-Bell, the purists or the pill-poppers?
By Richard Windsor • Published
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Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel review
One of the new breed of 'all-natural' energy gels, the Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel delivers a great sugar hit in a more traditional energy gel experience.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Veloforte Classico review
With a throwback design, the Veloforte Classico is one of the newest energy bars to hit the market.
By Paul Knott • Published
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PowerBar PowerGel review
PowerBar supply the BMC team with their sports nutrition needs, but how do their PowerGels taste?
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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CNP Hydro Gel review
Developed alongside Team Sky, the CNP Hydro Gel aims to deliver both a sustained energy boost and to aid hydration.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Erdinger Alkoholfrei beer review
Can beer be refreshing after a ride?
By Jack Elton-Walters • Published
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SiS Caffeine Double Espresso gel review
SiS have launched a new gel which contains twice the caffeine content of their current products.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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Beet It Pro Elite Shot review
More and more cyclists are taking nitrate in a bid to boost performance. Beet It shots aim to provide a concentrated and reliable source of nitrate.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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SiS REGO Protein Mint Chocolate Bar review
Ensuring you consume your post ride protein within a 30 minute window is crucial for recovery. The SiS Rego mint chocolate bar seeks to be a convenient and tasty solution to protein intake.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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