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Cycling’s hidden under-fuelling epidemic: here’s how to spot the signs of RED-S and make sure you’re meeting your energy demands
The prevalence of under-fuelling in both professional and amateur cycling is shockingly widespread - many may not be aware of the damage they’re causing their bodies
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6 common fuelling mistakes and how to avoid them on your next big ride
With just a little bit of planning you can ensure that you never run out of gas on a ride again
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Fuelling for the mountains
How INEOS Grenadiers use Science in Sport to fuel a Grand Tour
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Matching fuelling intake to energy demands is a high-performance hot trend - here’s what you need to know
Fuel for the work required: we explain the message behind the mantra, why you should get on board, and how to do so
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Fuelling post 40: use these six tips to tweak your cycling nutrition for your age
Your body changes over time, and so do your nutritional needs - but it’s easy to adapt and stay strong, here's how...
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Should cyclists care more about chemicals in sports nutrition?
With so much information now available about sports nutrition, how can athletes make sense of what’s best for them? We chat with two brands and a registered dietitian to get to the bottom of what formulas make sense and why
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Are these six common sports nutrition rules fact or fiction?
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Ask a coach: 'Do I need carbs as well as protein in my recovery shake?'
What is the optimal post-ride macro-nutrient blend?
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Bonk-proof your fuelling: what’s really going on to cause you to ‘bonk’ and how to avoid it
Shaken by a personal experience of that dreaded running on-empty feeling, Anita Bean goes in search of fuelling experts to find out what ‘bonking’ really means and how to avoid it
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How to get your fuelling right for rides of every length
From your morning commute to a multi-day adventure ensuring that you've put the right fuel in your body is the (not so) secret to success
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Bittersweet: do cyclists consume too much sugar?
Nutritionist Anita Bean assesses whether cyclists should cut down their sugar intake and look elsewhere for energy
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Save money, fuel better: 20 ways to slash your cycling nutrition costs
With food prices soaring, it’s getting ever more expensive to sate a cyclist’s appetite. Here’s a nutritionists’ guide on how to cut your fuelling bill – without compromising on health or cycling performance
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Cycling and coffee: Does caffeine really boost riding performance?
How does caffeine work? Why isn’t caffeine a banned substance? Can you consume too much coffee? We take you through everything a cyclist needs to know about coffee (except for tips on how to brew it!)
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This is what you have to eat to compete in the Tour de France
Three weeks, 21 stages, 3,351km, 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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Fuel like a pro: The scientific strategies that maximise performance
We all know that food equals energy, but just how scientific in your fuelling do you need to be to maximise cycling performance?
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We need to talk about... Gut problems
In the first of a new silence-breaking, awareness-raising series about taboo issues affecting cyclists, we lift the lid on chronic gut problems
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One in five amateur riders are putting their health at risk by under-fuelling - I was one of them
Could you be affected by cycling’s hidden under-fuelling epidemic? Here’s how to spot the signs and meet your energy demands
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ZipVit ZV8 Energy Bar review
British food supplement brand, Zipvit produce some great energy bar options
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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PowerBar PowerGel review
PowerBar supply the BMC team with their sports nutrition needs, but how do their PowerGels taste?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Erdinger Alkoholfrei beer review
Can beer be refreshing after a ride?
