You may know that a recovery drink can help you to recover after a hard ride. But do you know what to have or when to have it? A recovery drink as part of a post-ride nutrition strategy, not only helps with hydration, but also starts to replace the nutrients that you have used helping your body to repair and adapt ready for your next ride. In this article I’ll answer why recovery drinks can be important, what you should look for in a recovery drink and when you should have a recovery drink.

You may have heard of carb-loading but you’re not sure if this is right for you. Or maybe you want to try carb-loading but aren’t sure where to start. If you are going to be doing a hard, long ride then carb-loading beforehand could certainly be beneficial. In this article, I am going to discuss what carb-loading is and whether it is right for you. We’ll also have a look at appropriate foods and how to carb-load. Finally, I’ll talk about fine-tuning to perfect your carb-loading strategy.

Do you get stuck for ideas of snacks to take with you on the bike? Energy bars are compact, portable snacks that are easy to eat on the go and provide a good source of energy while you are cycling. These bars contain plenty of carbohydrate to provide energy during exercise. As well as a mix of different carbohydrates, they also contain some protein and fat. This combination of nutrients will help you to feel fuller for longer and gives a steady release of energy over a longer period of time compared to an energy gel.

Energy drinks are readily available and are marketed to improve concentration and reduce tiredness. But do they improve your sporting performance or are they damaging to health? In this article I will look at the differences between energy and sport drinks, what energy drinks are, the pros and cons, how to find a balance between performance and your health, along with suggestions for alternatives.

There appears to be a love of coffee with cyclists but is there a reason why it is so popular and does it give you a helping hand? In this article l look at how the caffeine in coffee may help cycling performance, how much coffee you should have and the best times to drink it. Although we talk about coffee, it is the caffeine in it that can have an effect on performance.

It’s not always easy to know how much protein you need, or the types of foods that contain it. In this article I will tackle: why you need protein, what protein is, where you get it from, how much you need and when you need it. This information will give you the knowledge to make great nutrition choices and help you to meet your cycling goals.

It isn't always easy to know what to eat after you have been cycling, whether that's training, competing or just riding for fun. Along with examples, this article will explain what you need, why you need it and when you need it. Armed with that information you will be able to make smart nutrition choices to kick-start your recovery after each ride.

What is the best cycling snack? 21 suggestions for snacks to have when cycling. As a cyclist you may know that you need snacks when you are doing longer rides but do you know how much to eat or what type of snack to have? Find out more about what you are aiming for and why as well as suggestions of snacks that you may want to try.