Nutrition
Expert advice on nutrition for cycling including what you should eat when riding a bike, advice on supplements and dietary requirements plus healthy recipe ideas
"It's why racing is so fast now" | Forget aerodynamics and new tech, rising carb limits are behind the lightning-fast speeds of WorldTour racing
Recipe: these tahini banana bread muffins are the perfect indulgent mid-workout snack for plant-based athletes
This Michelin-starred chef's muffin recipe is a satisfyingly semi-savoury vegan sweet treat
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Michelin-starred chef and British Cycling consultant wants you to eat less meat – here are 5 delicious vegan recipes to try
In Plant Powered Performance, Alan Murchison turns his attentions to vegan food and we share five delicious recipes from the new recipe book
Cycling nutrition: everything you need to know, according to the latest science
Nutrition basics, how to manage your feeding when riding, DIY options and more
Best cycling recovery drinks in 2025: our favourite carb and protein mixes for post-ride refuelling
Find the best recovery drink for your riding and learn more about post-ride recovery in our buyer's guide
Protein for cycling: are you eating enough to recover fast and get stronger?
We explain everything cyclists need to know about this muscle-building micronutrient
Fuel like Tour de France riders with these recipes from a pro cycling chef
Tour de France pro chef Hannah Grant shares five recipes loved by elite riders that will boost your cycling performance and electrify your taste buds
How to stay hydrated on your bike
We explain how much and what to drink in different conditions
How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds
The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
Carbohydrates and cycling: how to use carbs to ride faster and further
Carbohydrate intake, timing and type explained
10 of the best energy drinks for cyclists – and how to choose the right drink for your needs
How to fuel and hydrate at the same time, plus our buyer's guide
Sodium bicarbonate supplements are all the rage in pro cycling – but what happened when I underwent a bicarb trial?
I took part in an independent trial of the Maurten Bicarb System used by Team Jumbo-Visma
How to ride your first century, double century or longer distance in 2025
Five tips to help you achieve your long-distance goals
9 of the best energy bars for keeping the bonk at bay
A jersey-pocketful of the finest fuel for on and off the bike
Beginner's cycling tips: 25 essential pieces of advice for new cyclists
Our guide to the basics of cycling kit, clothing, technique and more
The best energy gels for cycling in 2025
A selection of our favourite mid-ride fuels
8 tasty ways to use up your Christmas leftovers
Fuel your cycling and polish off the turkey in one go!
Make your own homemade energy bars for cycling | 3 easy-to-follow recipes
Power your rides with these tasty DIY energy bars
Tasty recipes for Pancake Day
From high protein, vegan and gluten-free to plain indulgent
The best takeaway food choices for cyclists
How to pick the healthier option so you don't miss out on take-out
We ate 26 energy products in one go and this is what happened
We tried everything in the Clif Bar range in a single sitting
Coffee and cycling: what is the best coffee for cyclists?
Caffeine fixes evaluated – which options are best?
6 delicious vegan energy snack recipes
Veganuary-inspired fuelling