Fueling the Tour de France: Inside a grand tour rider’s gut-buster diet
We speak to WorldTour chefs and nutritionists to reveal the mega-carb menus that power the race for the yellow jersey.
Nutrition
Fueling the monuments: The art, science, and endless rice that powers the world’s biggest races
From the 'carb load' to the recovery, WorldTour nutritionists and chefs lift the lid on what it takes to power the hardest days on the calendar.
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The Science of Hydration
Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
These lockdown habits have me cycling faster than ever
Tour de Hoody: The pandemic prompted me to adopt five new habits that I don't plan on giving up.
How to fuel a Grand Tour: one rider’s daily carbohydrate intake, documented
Carbs, carbs, and more carbs.
Ve-gains? Why so many pro riders are turning vegan – and why so many stay away
Vegan and vegetarian diets are becoming more mainstream – but does making the pivot to plants work for pro racers?
BIJU’s Spicy Chicken Tikka
From Issue 106
First Endurance OptygenHP | Gear of the Day
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Things to give and receive: Torq nutrition
Great tasting and long-lasting fuel in fun flavors like rhubarb custard and raspberry ripple.
What pros think about racing and training with glucose monitors: Safer, faster … more like Zwift
Pros with experience of groundbreaking tech weigh in on how it could change racing and training forever – and if that's a good thing.
Six tips to improve your cycling during the off-season
Now's the time to plan, practice, and execute new skills, diet, routines, and more.
The myth of calories in equals calories out
Exercise is not punishment for eating. So why do we keep buying in to the idea that certain foods need to be burned off with extra training?
First Endurance Liquid Shot
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Former pro Nikki Brammeier on cycling’s unhealthy obsession with weight
During Eating Disorder Awareness Week Nikki Brammeier opened up about her experiences in professional cycling.
5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes Perfect for Winter
In a healthy smoothie slump? These tasty and nutritious blender drinks each contain unique spins on traditional smoothie flavors.
Nutrition to take on during workouts
What to eat and drink—and when—while riding.
Fast after 50: Nutrition and Recovery
How to dial in your diet to best fuel and rebuild your body.
Smell ammonia? Taste metal? Your body’s trying to tell you something
Here are nine common body signals you should pay attention to and what they mean when you experience them.
Training: Five ways to prepare for a hard workout
Whether you want to crush your next power test, nail some really hard intervals, or just keep up on your local group ride, here are some steps you should take before heading out the door.
How the harsh realities of pro cycling left me with an eating disorder
Check out Molly Weaver's author page.
New Skratch (liquid) nutrition is for the long haul
Drink your calories the right way and avoid GI distress with Skratch's new Sport Superfuel Drink Mix.
Stocking Stuffers: Relax with CBD and more
Check out Dan Cavallari's author page.
Before, During and After: Three Cool Tastes
"Garbage in - garbage out" is an adage that holds true in the cycling world, so we keep it simple.
What does it take to ride 200 miles solo?
It takes stubbornness and a huge amount of food, mostly.
2018 Summer Gear Guide: Episode 1
In Episode One we bring you Lightweight wheels, WCUP nutrition, Litespeed Ti and LAUf forks.
Fast Talk, ep. 46: Inside ketogenic and high-fat diets
What is a ketogenic diet and why is it becoming a nutrition trend? We delve into the subject.
Beyond the cult of self-destruction: Life and Death by Bridie O’Donnell
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Training Center: Creating a fueling strategy for Dirty Kanza
The second installment in a series detailing Chris Case's nutrition strategy for Dirty Kanza 200.
Weighing in: Nutrition, body image, and finding balance as a female athlete
Check out Kate Courtney's author page.
25 Years of GU
The Story of the Invention of the Energy 'gel'.
Food for thought: Why under-eating could be putting you at risk
Check out Alan McCubbin's author page.
How to lose weight for cycling while staying fast
Dropping weight is a tricky task. Doing so as an athlete, while training and remaining healthy, is an even more difficult prospect.
Creatine for road cyclists: New study reveals further potential benefits
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Summer Gear Guide: Part II
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Ella Eats: date-licious snacks
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Gear for a Friday: WTB, Born, ELITE, Pearl Izumi
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Mick Rogers on how to prepare for an individual time trial: Part I – pre-race nutrition
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Goods from the Service Course: Gu Energy, Northwave Kicks, Devinci Gravel
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Sober January, Dry February: are you giving up booze?
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Anything But Marginal: Team SKY Nutrition Gains
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What you should know about nighttime training and eating
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How bad is alcohol for cyclists, really?
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Breakfast for cyclists: what to eat when
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Specialized, ISM & Science in Sport: Service Course Goods
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SiS: Energy the Isotonic Way
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How do I eat while riding? Ask Ella
Check out Sheyleigh Walsh's author page.
Ella Eats: Skin food pre-ride smoothie
Check out Lizzy Marsh's author page.
Fueling Team Sky’s nutrition for the Tour de France
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Pickle juice, the cure for muscle cramps?
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Ella Eats: Mac ‘n’ cheese bolognese
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Ella Eats: Salmon Steak Sandwiches
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Boels-Dolmans’ recipe for success
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Loren Rowney and Gracie Elvin’s #CrepeMonday inauguration
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Ella Eats: Loren Rowney’s favourite pre, during and post-ride recipes
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Hydration: the different needs of women
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Ella Eats: Bumper Banana Bread
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Keeping on track during the festive season
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Roaring red smoothie
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The Training Foodie’s peanut butter oat slice
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Five nutrition myths debunked
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Carbo load with Valentina Scandolara’s pumpkin ravioli
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Skip the gels with DIY sports nutrition
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Training and nutrition for the post-menopausal athlete
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Hydration in Cucumber and Lemon with EFS Pro
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Women are not small men: How gender dictates nutritional needs during training and recovery
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Why you should think twice before trying a low-carb high-fat diet
Check out Jose Areta's author page.
Homemade granola with Mara Abbott’s dad Dave
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Hydration for cyclists: how much do we really need to drink?
Check out Jessi Braverman's author page.
DIY Sports Nutrition
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Finding the sweet spot with sports nutrition
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Beetroot juice: good science or great marketing hype?
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Sports nutrition supplements : untangling the science and the hype
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Caffeine and cycling: social accessory or performance enhancer?
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High-fat, low-carb diets: good for you and your cycling?
Check out Matt De Neef's author page.
Periodised Nutrition – Why Timing is Everything
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Five Sports Nutrition Myths
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Willow’s Wisdom on the Rocks: Simple and gluten free race day nutrition
Willow's answer to sport drinks filled with wheat and ingredients that upset her stomach was to create her own with natural ingredients
Grand Tour Nutrition
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Protein For Cyclists
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Frozen meals for mountain biking
Some foods you can really sink your teeth into ... even if it's freezing