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8 Tips to help you make the most of cycling gels

Whether it’s a long training ride, the back-country or a sportive you’re tackling, if you want to go the distance in the saddle, you need to fuel correctly. Turning the legs over for 90 minutes...
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Energy Gel Alternatives That You’ll Actually Enjoy Using

If, like us, you’ve been searching for another way, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve rounded up some of the best energy gel alternatives for fuelling your efforts.
Maltodextrin, a white powder used as a filler in foods
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What Is Maltodextrin? Natural Carb Alternatives for Fuelling

Maltodextrin is a common food additive that is widely used in the food industry. In this article we'll uncover the truth about maltodextrin and why natural sources of carbohydrates are a better, healthier choice.
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6 problems with traditional energy gels solved

Traditional energy gels have a wide range of undesirable side effects... tummy trouble, artificial taste, gloopy texture – often all three. Forget about them all, here are the biggest problems with traditional energy gels and...
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Training for LEJOG: Plan and Nutrition Guide

Prepare for Britain’s iconic cycle tour with our free LEJOG training plan and nutrition guide. You’ve ticked off London to Brighton, conquered the Coast to Coast, and now you’re ready for cycling’s big one –...
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...
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The top 10 tips for your effective turbo trainer workout

Turbo trainer workouts are one of the best ways to stay fit. From Zwift sessions to Peloton workouts, Turbo Training doesn’t need to be dull. Find out how to train effectively indoors!
How to master performance nutrition
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How to master performance nutrition

Fuelling for your favourite sport doesn’t begin on the start line, or finish once you have a shiny medal round your neck.  Thinking about what you eat before, during and after you race, while you...
Cyclocross – What is it and how to get started
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Cyclocross – What is it and how to get started

Cyclo-cross is a fast paced race taking place over multiple laps of a short, mixed-terrain course featuring natural and man-made obstacles. Technical challenges such as sand, mud, steep slopes and boards are interspersed with sections...