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Nutrition

“I’m proud that Dave Brailsford doesn’t like me”: Emma Pooley on the Tour de France’s weight debate, growing women’s sport, and battling cycling’s old-school “f***wits”

The 2010 world time trial champion chats about her and cycling’s relationship with food, giving MAMILs a “crisis of masculinity” on the commute, making enemies, and why being s*** at sport is fun sometimes

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 14:57

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Fuel like the pros with 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £100+ each up for grabs

We’ve teamed up with TORQ to celebrate the Tour de France and the brand’s 25th birthday with a giveaway of four premium nutrition bundles — packed with everything you need to fuel your summer rides, from drinks and gels to jellies, bars and bottles

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 11:00

The best bike upgrade isn’t the bike, it’s the rider — why mountain bikers like you should prioritise strength training, fuelling and skills over shiny new tech

Strength training, fuelling and skills can bring bigger improvements to a ride than bling new kit. We catch up with The Strength Factory on why that is

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00

Celebrating 25 years of fuelling cyclists with TORQ March 2025 v2

Celebrating 25 years of fuelling cyclists with TORQ — how this British brand has grown into one of the most trusted names in endurance nutrition

From a humble fitness consultancy firm to one of the main players in sports fuelling, TORQ is celebrating 25 years with its tasty, science-backed products. But what makes TORQ different, and what’s next for the brand?

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 12:05

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £127 each up for grabs!

Fuel your big rides this year with help from TORQ. Four lucky winners will share this bumper nutrition prize bundle worth over £500 in total, including bars, gels, hydration drink mix + more to celebrate the brand's 25th birthday

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 12:00

Why use TORQ to fuel for a gravel event

Gravel racing has become the most engaging cycling event for riders who want an immersive drop bar adventure experience. If you love suffering and strategy, nothing compares to gravel bike racing.

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:00

Fasted training doesn’t make you faster: Study from researchers including Tadej Pogačar’s nutritionist suggests high-carb rides deliver similar results

The new paper suggests fasted training offers no "superior results" over fuelled rides, indicating that Froome-style breakfasts might not be worth the extra hunger pangs

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 12:39

How to boost your cycling fitness when you’re aged over 50

Check out tips for improving health and fitness as you get older from coach Joe Beer

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 14:35

Fuelling for cycling — nail your nutrition strategy on and off the bike with Enervit

The sports nutrition world is full of products, but how do you know what to use and when? We look at Enervit’s range and explain how to get your nutritional timing perfectly right

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 13:25

Fuel up — five nutrition products for your rides from Torq, Skratch Labs and BACX

Here are five fuelling products we're currently reviewing, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Jul 31, 2023 12:30