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Nutrition

Nutrition

Why Cyclists Are Ditching Expensive Recovery Drinks for Chocolate Milk

Chocolate milk isn’t just a tasty treat it could be the most effective recovery drink for cyclists. Discover why science backs this affordable, convenient option over expensive sports powders.

Nutrition

Exactly What to Eat After a Long Bike Ride for Peak Recovery

Your ride isn’t over when you unclip. Learn how to refuel, rebuild, and rehydrate after a tough session to recover faster, get stronger, and perform better on your next ride.

Nutrition

Exactly What to Eat Before a Bike Ride Longer Than 3 Hours

This definitive guide breaks down the science of pre-ride nutrition, telling you exactly what to eat and when from the days before to the final hour to maximize your energy and performance.

Nutrition

Trek’s Salmon Protein Recovery Tabs: A New Edge in Post-Work

Unbroken, a salmon protein-based recovery tablet used by Lidl-Trek, aims to accelerate muscle repair with fast-digesting amino acids.

Nutrition

Beetroot Cycling Performance: Science-Backed Benefits for Endurance Athletes

Discover how beetroot supplementation can enhance cycling performance through improved oxygen efficiency, increased power output, and delayed fatigue. Research-backed insights on dosage, timing, and consumption methods for optimal results.

Nutrition

Why Tour de France Riders Swear by Coca-Cola for a Mid-Race Boost

Nearly 90% of Tour de France riders use Coca-Cola mid-race. Here’s why the sugar-caffeine combo delivers a powerful late-race boost and how to use it wisely in your own training and racing.