Cyclist's weight loss diet plan and advice in detail

One of the best ways to climb hills faster on the bike comes from weight loss. Not only that, the less you weigh the faster you can accelerate. This article discusses the nutritional plan and dieting advice that we use to help our cyclists lose weight either for general wellbeing to compete in important road racing, grand fondo or recreation...

Bicycle Network's 3 Peaks Challenge Cycling Nutrition Plan Basics - Video

David Heatley from Cycling-Inform covers off the basics of the Bicycle Network's 3 Peaks Challenge cycling nutrition plan basics.

Metabolic efficiency – Simple dietary changes that will help you burn more fat when you exercise on the bike

In the article An introduction to Metabolic Efficiency Training for Cyclists we discuss in length how the body burns fat and carbohydrate. In this article we discussed how the simple changes you can make with the food you eat and time that you eat it, plays a huge role in teaching your body to burn more fat when riding your bike during...

An introduction to Metabolic Efficiency Training for Cyclists

Nutrition is critical to your cycling success when competing in long distance endurance events and road cycling races. This article discusses the two primary energy sources; that being fat and carbohydrate. It covers how they are metabolised to help you improve the way you ride these events and reduce the chance of bonking or hitting the wall...

Why do cyclists need calcium?

We all know that calcium is good for the bones, but that's where its role in the body just begins. Calcium is also needed for healthy joints, muscles, teeth, hair, skin, nails as well as supporting other major systems.Why Do Cyclists We Need Calcium?

As calcium is one of the most important and essential minerals in our body it is critical that...

When to eat carbohydrate when exercising

In this article we discuss some of the myths and research on food timings and exercise. It covers off when is a good time to eat before endurance events, when is the best window of opportunity for the maximum absorption of carbohydrate, is a high GI carbohydrate the best for recovery, is it better to eat a large carbohydrate meal straight...

Some advice on nutritional supplements and multivitamins

Don't waste money on nutritional supplements and multivitamins until you read this...

The following is a list of nutritional supplements that are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The AIS has done considerable research in the area and have come up with a list of supplements that they endorse and that can provide benefits to...

How much protein do you need as a athlete?

I came across this interesting article regarding the general protein requirements of athletes written by Michelle Minehan and the Department of Sports Nutrition and thought I would pass on her valuable insight.

Protein - How Much?

Much controversy surrounds the protein requirements of athletes. In the scientific world, protein requirements...

Chocolate Flavoured Milk - the ultimate recovery drink for cyclists?

This one has been kicking around for a while. Research suggests that chocolate flavoured milk is one of the better recovery drinks. Findings have been reported in many articles in recent times.

Five Hydration Tips for Cyclists

1. On days that are going to be hot, first thing in the morning drink 300 to 500 ml. of water when you wake up... If you have a lemon handy, squeeze some of its juice in with it. This wakes up your metabolism and replaces lost water from sleep. Plus the vitamin C from the lemon helps build resistance to catching colds and flu’s.

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