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Six tips for eating on the bike

Six tips for eating on the bike

Food is fuel, and it’s important to make sure that you eat enough during a ride to sustain your effort and optimize recovery. But actually being able to snack regularly can be quite a challenge. If you struggle to take a hand off to retrieve a gel or bar from your pocket, or find yourself always thinking you’ll stop at the next gate, the top of that hill or once you’ve dropped to the back of the group you’re with, these tips are for you.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 25/04/2024

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Cycling nutrition for long rides

Cycling nutrition for long rides

Whether it is a sportive or a long training ride, optimal nutrition, along with consistent training and realistic pacing, is one of the key requisites for success.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 22/02/2021

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Top 5 Winter Cycling Tips

Top 5 Winter Cycling Tips

You can find loads of great advice on getting the most out of your winter cycling in our free to download Ultimate Guide to Winter Training eBook but here are five must-do tips if you’re heading out for a winter ride.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 21/11/2020

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Nutrition for the working cyclist

Nutrition for the working cyclist

Find out how to fuel your cycling commutes and your working day with advice from the Great Britain Cycling Team nutritionists.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 20/03/2014

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ABOUT THIS SECTION

About this section

The fuel you put into your body is a massive factor in determining the performance you get out of it

We cover every aspect of cycling nutrition to make you a stronger bike rider. Find out how to keep optimally hydrated, what, how much and when to drink and how to prevent performance losses due to dehydration.