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How much carbohydrate does a professional cyclist eat during the Vuelta?
How does a professional cyclist fuel the Vuelta? Professional cyclists adapt their carbohydrate intake both overall and in grams per hour to suit the demands of that stage (and what's on the cards tomorrow). Different days have different nutrition needs - whether that's in a training block or competition racing something epic like the Vuelta. Not every day is high carb or low carb.
Female cycling nutrition masterclass
If you are a female cyclist who wants to avoid these top 3 nutrition mistakes and learn more about how to fuel around your training for better health, recovery, body composition and performance, then this masterclass is for you!
I train so much I can eat anything as a cyclist... is that true?
Are you caught in the trap thinking that just because you're out training all the time as a cyclist you can eat whatever you want? While it may be getting enough energy to keep your body going, are you really fuelling yourself optimally with the nutrition to achieve your greatest potential?
Fuelling an Everesting Attempt
Thinking of doing an Everesting? Deciding to climb 8848m on the bike in one ride is no mean feat. Beyond the mental and physical challenge, ensuring that you are well fuelled and hydrated to support your efforts is a key factor in your success. Here's an insight into the nutrition planning that went behind fuelling an Everesting attempt for me.
6 reasons why you should work with a cycling coach
Want to get better cycling results next season? Perhaps it’s time to start thinking about working with a coach. Without a doubt, I think it can be one of the most worthwhile investments you can make as an athlete for optimal performance gains.
Training all the time but not losing weight?
"I'm training all the time, but I'm not losing weight. Where am I going wrong?" Getting the right balance as an athlete can be a challenge when trying to improve body composition and your power to weight ratio.
Should you eat before training?
Some say you should always eat before a training session, others praise the benefits of fasted cardio. Is there a best approach and should you eat before training?
Weight loss tips for cyclists
Optimising your body composition to improve power-to-weight ratio is a common challenge faced by cyclists. Finding the balance is tricky. Here are some of my top weight loss tips for cyclists wanting to improve their body composition.