Should Cyclists Eat from Feed Station Food?
When it comes to fuelling during a cycling event or race, feed stations provide a lifeline for many riders. Stocked with food, drinks, and sometimes treats, they offer convenience and a much-needed energy boost for athletes. However, relying on feed station fare isn’t always the best choice, especially when considering aspects like fuelling precision, hygiene, […]
Choosing the Right Bike for the Right Terrain
Whether you’re eyeing a podium finish or simply aiming to beat your personal best, the right bike and training strategy can make all the difference. In the world of cycling, one size does not fit all — especially when it comes to the varied demands of different terrains. From the lung-busting inclines of mountainous terrains […]
Fueling for Performance: How Cyclists Can Train Their Gut to Handle 120g of Carbohydrates per Hour
Introduction As a cycling coach and an advocate for mental and physical health, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of nutrition in cycling performance. Particularly for professional cyclists, like those in the Tour de France, the ability to consume and process a high amount of carbohydrates is crucial for maintaining energy levels during grueling rides. In […]
The Complete Cyclist’s Guide to L’Étape du Tour: Training, Nutrition, and Coaching
Introduction Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned rider, conquering L’Étape du Tour is likely one of your ultimate goals. This event gives you a shot at riding a Tour de France mountain stage, a few days before the pros do. This guide combines expert training advice, nutrition strategies, and even coaching tips to ensure […]
How to prioritise your cycling events
If you are training for a Gran Fondo or Sportive, you likely fit into one of these two goal setting categories. The first is the cyclist who is training for one big event. This might be an event abroad, something like the Maratona dles Dolomites or L’Etape du Tour. The second is the cyclist who […]
Your guide to successfully completing a gran fondo or sportive
This guide presumes that you have done (almost) all the training and you are now getting ready for the Gran Fondo or Sportive you entered months ago – you have done, right…? 😉 With months of training under your belt, you’ve worked really hard and sacrificed a lot. These few weeks or days before your […]
Cycling equipment checklist
The last thing you want to do is spend all year training for an event, a training camp, or a cycling related trip abroad, and forget something important. Worry now more! Bookmark this page so you can come back at any time to remind yourself of everything you need. If you think I’ve missed any, […]
Client profile: Julian Ormandy
Name Julian Ormandy Age 46 Background No major cycling background, but was extremely active as youth in cycling, triathlon, and an international hockey player Challenges Full time job, provides most of the childcare to his two young children, and suffers with repeated groin strain injury Target(s) 12 hour time trial Sportives and Gran […]
How to fuel for sportives and gran fondos
Most often the quickest win for my new clients is the way we look at nutrition. I’m an advocate for eating healthy as often as possible. Mostly this consists of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, grains, healthy fats, and lean or plant based proteins. Eating little processed foods, refined sugar, trans fats, and […]