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…
Nutrition
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
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.
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.
How to make Cannondale-Drapac’s super cycling pancakes
Team chef Sean Fowler provides the perfect pick me up breakfast that isn’t just for Shrove Tuesday
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.
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.
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
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
The calorie conundrum: Is it what you eat, or how much that helps you lose weight?
You know the rules: eat fewer calories than you burn and you’ll lose weight; eat more and you’ll gain weight, right? Well, it may not be that simple. According to…
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
A cyclist’s guide to following a vegetarian diet
How to get your protein, iron and Omega-3s without eating meat
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…
Don’t let the Christmas party season slow you down
It's that time of year: parties, family commitments and plenty of food and booze to tempt you away from the bike. Winter cycling may seem like the last thing you…
Stick on patch monitors your hydration level
Capillaries in the flexible patch channel your sweat to enzyme-containing biosensors
‘Supplements are a risky business’
Expert opinion: Mark Johnson is a San Diego-based journalist and author of Spitting in the Soup: Inside the Dirty Game of Doping in Sports. Here he lays out the associated…
Winter’s here: Flu fighting foods
If you eat the right foods you’ll find there’s nothing inevitable about winter flu season. We suggest foods to keep you flu free and riding on.
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
Protein shakes reduce likelihood of heart disease and strokes, study finds
Eight per cent reduction in risk of suffering from heart disease and strokes thanks to consumption of whey protein, University of Reading finds
Top tips to recharge your body and mind this winter
Indulging in a few extra comfort foods could be the perfect tonic this winter
‘Beware body weight obsession’
Expert opinion: Dr Shaun Riebl, clinical assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, has studied the prevalence of eating disorders among cyclists
How to make high energy chocolate coconut balls (video)
Ideal for those with a slightly sweeter tooth, these chocolate coconut balls are the perfect solution to stay energised when out on the road
Add a twist to your on-bike nutrition with fig and pistachio rice cakes (video)
Fuelling on the bike can be a monotonous task, this is mainly down to the same old artificial ingredients being used and the resulting tedious tastes that come from manufactured…
Hot drinks can be better than cold drinks for cooling you down when cycling
Hot drinks can help cool you down quicker when cycling according to Dr Steve Faulkner, an exercise physiologist at Loughborough University
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