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Para athlete Liz Gasson powered by Tailwind in MS events
Tailwind Nutrition is sponsoring several Bike MS events this season and will support para athlete Liz Gasson, who is participating in the events and is training for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games. Bike MS fuels the National Multiple Sclerosis society’s...
Collagen Supplementation: Hope For Cyclists, Or Hype?
One of the most talked-about supplements for cyclists these days is collagen. Some reports have credited collagen supplementation with speeding up recovery and decreasing pain, ideal benefits for bike racers and other endurance athletes. But do those claims hold up?...
Breakfast buns, recovery shakes fuel EF Education-Easy Post
Fueling before a race or hard workout and choosing the right recovery drink are high priorities for EF Education-Easy Post. When Magnus Cort rode for EF Education, he looked forward to team chef Owen Blandy’s energy-rich cinnamon buns that were occasionally...
Lizzy Banks’ battle to overturn doping ban ends career
When Lizzy Banks finished the Giro d’Italia in 2023 after battling back from injuries and illness that had plagued her career, she had no idea it would be her last race. Nor could she see the nightmarish fight ahead to clear her name, an ordeal that would leave her...
Tasty Hydration: UnTapped Offers New Mapleaid Drink Mix Varieties
UnTapped, maker of all-natural athletic fuels, has released lime and maple varieties of its Mapleaid drink mix as the newest additions to its organic limited-ingredient hydration line. All varieties contain 80 calories and 250 mg of sodium per serving....
Fats Are Nothing For Cyclists To Fear, Base Building Expert Says
Cyclists should eat healthy fats and eat them every day, according to Thomas Chapple in his book, “Base Building for Cyclists.” While some riders may be afraid of consuming too much fat, Chapple says some research suggests that eating a diet containing slightly more...
Cycling Supplements: IOC Says Some Show Promise
In the never-ending search for an edge that will add endurance or speed, cyclists have a lot to consider when it comes to supplements. While many have no effect, there are some supplements that are widely believed to be at least somewhat effective. The International...
Time trial champ learns nutrition the hard way
Michael Hutchinson was fast. He won multiple national titles as a rider, becoming one of the UK’s most prolific time trial racers. But when it came to nutrition, he was admittedly something of a laggard. In his book, “Faster: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the...
HydraPak offers Breakaway+ filtration squeeze bottle
HydraPak has launched its Breakaway+ filtered squeeze bottle for adventure cyclists, bikepackers and hikers. The company says the lightweight squeeze bottle delivers potable water through a filter that removes bacteria such as E. coli, parasitic cysts and...
Drugs and heat don’t mix: Tom Simpson’s death on the mountain
Tour de France racer Tom Simpson’s death on Mont Ventoux is chronicled in William Fotheringham’s book “Put Me Back On My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson.” In his weekly newsletter, Dr. Gabe Mirkins wrote about the British great’s death and the dangers of drugs and heat...
Fueling for spring classics means ‘crazy’ eating
What does it take to fuel the race across the cobbles in Paris-Roubaix and finish other tough spring classics? About 6,000 calories, according to a report by Velo. Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders are long and intense, Jayco AlUla nutritionist Laura Martinelli...
Sweet dreams: Ear buds may end cyclists’ lack of sleep
Lack of sleep is a cyclist’s worst nightmare. It can play havoc with training and racing. Besides exhaustion, experts say not enough shuteye contributes to weight gain and more than a few diseases. The purported cures are legion – drugs, whirring fans, eliminating...
