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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?
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SiS Caffeine Double Espresso gel review
SiS have launched a new gel which contains twice the caffeine content of their current products.
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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.
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Sir Chris Hoy: good nutrition is crucial to performance
Having already enjoyed a year of retirement, Sir Chris Hoy has a very successful cycling career to look back on and a rather impressive trophy cabinet to boot
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Beet It Pro Elite Shot review
More and more cyclists are taking nitrate in a bid to boost performance. Beet It shots aim to provide a concentrated and reliable source of nitrate.
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SiS REGO Protein Mint Chocolate Bar review
Ensuring you consume your post ride protein within a 30 minute window is crucial for recovery. The SiS Rego mint chocolate bar seeks to be a convenient and tasty solution to protein intake.
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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
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Can beta-alanine improve your performance?
Beta-alanine a naturally occourring amino acid can boost performance for short periods, can it help you?
