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Ask a cycling coach: 'How much should I expect to eat on a 100-mile ride?'
It's important to stay fuelled, but just how much food does that mean you should bring?
By James Spragg Published
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How to lose weight through cycling without sacrificing strength
If you're looking to lose weight cycling, here is a quick guide to reduce that number on the scales to improve your riding
By Dr Eimear Dolan Last updated
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What is ‘periodized nutrition’ and what are the benefits for cyclists looking to fine-tune their performance?
Research has shown that you can improve fitness by periodizing your nutrition with your training, matching your diet to your daily workload
By Anita Bean Last updated
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How much protein do cyclists need? Nail your recovery with this guide
Confused about how much protein you need, where to get it from and when to take it? We've got the answers for meat-eaters, vegans and vegetarians alike…
By Charlotte Broughton Last updated
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I lowered my body fat by 4.4% and increased my VO2 max after using a nutrition app for 7 weeks
Could a smartphone app be the key to hitting your nutritional needs and reaching your riding goals?
By Simon Fellows Published
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It’s ‘Nutrition Week’ on Cycling Weekly - here’s how to ensure you’re optimally fuelled to hit your riding goals
From the 24th-28th July here at Cycling Weekly, we’ll be doing our bit to provide you with tips on how to what you need nutrition-wise, and where to get it
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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From national road race title, to knee surgery, to Tour de France Femmes: Alice Towers on her 'crazy' year
The national road race champ talks injury recovery, progress and the importance of routines
By David Bradford Published
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TrainerDay review - affordable access to personalised training plans for just $3.99 a month
For those self-coaching, you can also create your own bank of sessions
By Tom Couzens Published
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Are we overcomplicating training? We cut through the conflicting advice in search of a simple solution
Polarized, pyramidal, LSD, Zone 2… there are myriad theories about how best to structure your training. But do any of them really work better than simply riding your bike lots?
By Joe Laverick Published