Fueling Your Ride: Essential Nutrition for Beginner Cyclists

Sifting through the mountains of nutrition information can be confusing for beginner cyclists. Carbohydrates, fats, protein – how do they all work together to fuel your ride? The editors at feedyourbike.com have compiled this guide to provide the basics you need to create a strategy for fueling your ride. You’ll learn which foods are considered key nutrients for providing the energy required for riding moderate to long distances, how to time pre-ride meals, picking the right on-the-bike snacks, the importance of recovery and which nutrition myths deserve debunking.
It’s a great place to start when considering how foods work in supplying the energy and nutrients you need to enjoy cycling, whether you’re just starting out or planning to race.