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What to Eat During a Run: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering what to eat during a long run? Discover our top tips on the best mid-run fuel, hydration and timing strategies at Veloforte
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10 High Energy Snacks to Boost Your Performance

Your snack choices can make or break your exercise. Find out what high-energy snacks to nibble on to fight fatigue, fuel your muscles & boost your performance!
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Best Carbs for Cycling & Running to Keep Your Stomach Happy

We talked to Will Girling, head nutritionist at the EF-Education Easypost cycling team about fuelling. Can real, natural food help you to feel and perform better, ensuring you can train and compete in confidence, without...
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When to Eat Energy Bars

We dive into when to eat energy bars, and when you shouldn’t — plus some common fuelling mistakes which could be affecting your training.
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6 Best Running Gel Belts in 2022

Whether you’re training or racing, the moment your runs start ticking above the 90 minute mark, you need a way to top up your energy levels. Energy gels are a popular choice for bringing a...
Hypotonic vs Hypertonic vs Isotonic
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Hypotonic vs Hypertonic vs Isotonic: What’s the Difference?

What do hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic drinks really mean and when is the best time to consume which sports drink for optimum performance? Hear's all you need to know
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Best Cycling Energy Drink Types to Fuel Your Ride

Different cycling energy drinks are made for different rides. Find out when to use which energy drink to get the most out of your performance!
Fuelling your ride — Q&A with Gareth Winter
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Fuelling your ride — Q&A with Gareth Winter

Ahead of the March Hare, we put some of your questions to Team Veloforte member, Gareth Winter, to share his event preparation insights and fuelling wisdom Why should cyclists care about Veloforte? GW: That’s an interesting...
Fuelling (and winning) one-day races — with Damien Clayton
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Fuelling (and winning) one-day races — with Damien Clayton

Our Creative Director, Gareth, caught up with Damien Clayton (pro rider for one of our sponsored teams, WIV Sungod) — fresh from a big win at Perfs Pedal Race to get his wisdom on racing...