Plant-based diets improved VO2 max in athletes: Study
Health care professionals that warn cyclists and other endurance athletes away from vegan diets may be doing them a disservice, according to Dr. Michael Greger, founder of the science-based nonprofit NutritionFacts.org. In a video, Dr. Greger refers to a 2020...
Lacking this supplement may slow cyclists’ recovery, Vuelta research shows
Research on cyclists competing in the three-week Vuelta a Espana stage race who took a daily dose of 400 mg of magnesium revealed that the supplement helped speed recovery. In a 2019 study, researchers noted that the recommended daily allowance of magnesium was...
Cycling chef’s recipes fill jersey pockets with flavor
If you’re tired of fueling with rice and carrying processed energy bars and other standard cycling fare on your rides, Alan Murchison’s latest book, The Cycling Chef: On the Go. Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish and Restore, will make variety the spice...
Podium or pack fodder? Caffeine could make the difference
Cyclists who thought a dose of caffeine before a time trial made them faster were probably right. A recently published study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition showed that, taken in the right amount, caffeine produced small...
Soudal Quick-Step balances riders’ nutrients with grand tour demands
Preparing for the Giro d’Italia this year meant carefully guiding Soudal Quick-Step riders through a nutrition regimen that would have them fueled to race and well-recovered before the next day’s stage. The team’s nutritionist, Lisa Nijbroek describes the process of...
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...