Cyclists new to the sport have a lot of information to digest when searching for the proper diet that will improve their performance. Considering how to consume carbohydrates, fats and protein in the right amounts and at the right time can be confusing....
In an eye-opening test detailed in Peter Attia’s book, Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, sedentary men who were insulin resistant were found to have no ability to tap into fat stores when riding a stationary bicycle at 80% of their maximum heart rate....
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...
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...
Michael Hutchinson was fast. He won multiple national titles as a rider, becoming one of the UK’s most prolific time trial racers. But when it came to nutrition, he was admittedly something of a laggard. In his book, “Faster: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the...
