Nutrition
All the advice and insight you need to improve your riding, enhance your performance or simply get into better shape with nutrition in cycling.
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耐力骑自行车最好的食物——这是什么to eat and drink before, during and after
What to eat before, during and after endurance rides to avoid ‘bonking’ and maximise your cycling fitness gains
By Andy TurnerLast updated
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Optimize your fuelling by carb loading ahead of your next cycling event
We take a look at what the benefits of carb-loading really are - and how to do it right
By David BradfordLast updated
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Six foods to avoid before a bike ride and why
We take a look at some of the staples you should steer clear of before heading out on a ride
By Anna Marie AbramPublished
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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 SpraggPublished
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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 FellowsPublished
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I tried eating like a Tour de France rider for a day - here’s how I coped with the huge calorie intake
The mountains of food Tour de France riders have to chomp through are nearly as daunting as the cols themselves. I tried to find out what is it actually like to eat for a Tour de France stage
By Tom CouzensLast updated
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How do Tour de France teams use stage-specific fuelling strategies? Ineos Grenadiers shares its tactics
SiS and Team Ineos share their stage-specific fuelling strategies ahead of the toughest opening week in decades
By Andy TurnerPublished
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Help, I'm doing Unbound Gravel! Last minute nutrition tips from pro endurance cyclists
Drink mixes, gel and pizza: how and what to consume when riding (ultra)long distances
By Anne-Marije RookPublished
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Five nutrition questions answered by an Ineos Grenadiers expert
We put some hot fuelling topics to Dr Marc Fell, performance nutritionist for Ineos Grenadiers
By SponsoredPublished
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Eating for optimal recovery
How INEOS Grenadiers use Science in Sport to fuel their recovery
By SponsoredPublished
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What to drink when cycling - the liquids you need on the bike
Not all liquid is created equal - we explain the different types of fluid that'll help you ride further
By Luke FriendPublished
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Nutrition for cycling: nail the basics with our guide on what you need and where to get it
If you want the best output from your legs, you need the best input in terms of your fuelling – but how exactly?
By Deena BlackingLast updated
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Performance fuelling for time-trials.
How INEOS Grenadiers use Science in Sport to fuel a Grand Tour stage when every second counts
By SponsoredPublished
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Cycling’s hidden under-fuelling epidemic: here’s how to spot the signs of RED-S and make sure you’re meeting your energy demands
The prevalence of under-fuelling in both professional and amateur cycling is shockingly widespread - many may not be aware of the damage they’re causing their bodies
By Nicole OhLast updated
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6 common fuelling mistakes and how to avoid them on your next big ride
With just a little bit of planning you can ensure that you never run out of gas on a ride again
By Tom CouzensPublished
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Fuelling for the mountains
How INEOS Grenadiers use Science in Sport to fuel a Grand Tour
By SponsoredPublished
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Matching fuelling intake to energy demands is a high-performance hot trend - here’s what you need to know
Fuel for the work required: we explain the message behind the mantra, why you should get on board, and how to do so
By Anita BeanLast updated
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Fuelling post 40: use these six tips to tweak your cycling nutrition for your age
Your body changes over time, and so do your nutritional needs - but it’s easy to adapt and stay strong, here's how...
By Dr Marc BubbsLast updated
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Should cyclists care more about chemicals in sports nutrition?
With so much information now available about sports nutrition, how can athletes make sense of what’s best for them? We chat with two brands and a registered dietitian to get to the bottom of what formulas make sense and why
由克里斯汀珍妮Published
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Are these six common sports nutrition rules fact or fiction?
By Adam BecketPublished
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Ask a cycling coach: 'Do I need carbs as well as protein in my recovery shake?'
What is the optimal post-ride macro-nutrient blend?
By James SpraggPublished
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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
By Anita BeanPublished
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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
By Luke FriendPublished
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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
By Anita BeanPublished
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Winter fueling: how to match your cycling nutrition to the demands of cold weather riding
Getting the most out of your winter training means making sure you are optimally fuelled for every ride - here's what you need to know about the specific demands of cold season nutrition
By Joe LaverickPublished
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Ask a cycling coach: ‘Will I see much benefit from using branded sports nutrition products – or will any carbs do?’
Coach James Spragg take us through what the body really needs and where’s best to get it
By James SpraggPublished
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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
By Anita BeanLast updated
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Pumpkin spice up your cycling life
Pumpkin spice products to suit your cycling needs: energy bars, granola, protein and post-ride beers
By Tyler BoucherPublished
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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!)
By TJ WaterfallLast updated
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