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.
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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Too healthy to ride? How clean living could slow you down
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Prologue bike shop: coffee, cake and a bike shop. Photo: Russell Ellis Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups of coffee per day could make you healthier
In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits.
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How to make a Nutty Slack Smoothie (video)
Boost your post ride protein stores with this easy to make smoothie recipe
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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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Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 2013 Last minute training tips for RideLondon
RideLondon is almost here – and if you’re fighting rising waves of panic about making it round the 100 mile circuit, we've got plenty of advice for you.
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How to fuel for your sportive
High5 show how getting the right fuel for your upcoming event can make the world of difference
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Tour de France 2017 - 05/07/2017 - Etape 5 - Vittel / La Planche des Belles Filles (160,5 km) - France - Geraint THOMAS et son équipe (TEAM SKY) How do Team Sky fuel for the Tour de France?
How does one of the most successful Tour de France teams fuel themselves for the biggest event of the year?
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How to stay hydrated during a Gran Fondo
Make sure you don't let hours of training go to waste by ensuring that hydration strategy is on point
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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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How to make a beetroot, blueberry and apple smoothie (video)
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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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How to make an Antioxidant Blast smoothie (video)
Give your immune system a lift with this easy to make antioxidant boosting smoothie recipe
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Calories burned cycling: everything you need to know
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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
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Jan Bakelants / Greg Van Avermaet 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
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Fuel on the go: How to choose the best fast food nutrition (video)
Performance chef Alan Murchison highlights what fast food choices are best when you're in need of an on-the-go feast
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Pro chef’s kitchen: Trek-Segafredo – Kim Rokkjaer (video)
Trek-Segafredo team chef Kim Rokkjaer talks us through some of his experiences of life on the road, and what it takes to keep a pro team fuelled.
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What do pro riders eat and drink during stage races?
Eating during a stage race is not a matter to be taken lightly, so we chat to pro riders and team helpers to see how they fuel properly.
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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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Post-Training Meals: Thai Style Coconut Broth With Shrimps & Salmon (video)
Recovery is an important part of training, which means you need to eat properly in the hour after finishing your ride, such as with this thai curry dish.
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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
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Shop right, eat right, ride right. Photo: Chris Catchpole Shopping tips for cyclists: How to get the most from your weekly shop
Performance Chef Alan Murchison highlights what foods are best for your diet and your wallet at your local supermarket
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The calorie conundrum: Is it what you eat, or how much that helps you lose weight?
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Christmas eating: Festive food swaps (video)
Christmas is traditionally a time of overindulgence, but you don’t need to pig out and pile on the pounds. Eat the right seasonal treats and you won’t have to worry about your waistline. In fact, some festive foods may even help your cycling
