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Hypotonic vs Hypertonic vs Isotonic: What’s the Difference?

By Team Veloforte

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
Cycling Hydration

Cycling Hydration: Tips and Best Drinks Guide

By Team Veloforte

When you’re going on a long weekend ride or prepping for a big race, you’ve no doubt planned what you’ll wear, your fuel and the plan of attack (or not) for the lumpier inclines. Hydration,...
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Running Hydration: Tips and Best Drinks Guide

By Team Veloforte

Cast your eyes around at the start of any major running event and you’ll notice a sea of runners clutching water bottles. That’s enough to tell you that the runners understand the importance of good...
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10 Sports Nutrition Myths Debunked

By Team Veloforte

Whatever your sport, good nutrition is the foundation of performance. Without a good base of nutrition, you can find yourself under-energised, under-fuelled and under-recovered — and risk more serious problems. There’s a lot of information...
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Best Energy Bars for Runners: Here’s How to Choose

By Team Veloforte

There’s more than one way to fuel a runner. While energy gels, energy chews and energy drinks all have their place in our running fuel kit, energy bars can also be great for pre-fuelling, topping...
Cycling Training

Training for LEJOG: Plan and Nutrition Guide

By Team Veloforte

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 –...
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Long Distance Cycling: Tips and Training Guide

By Team Veloforte

Are you ready to go long? Not sure what to pack, or how to go about training for a long ride? Veloforte Creative Director, Gareth Winter, knows a thing or two about long distance cycling,...
Energy gels

Energy Gel Alternatives That You’ll Actually Enjoy Using

By Team Veloforte

Energy gels were created to solve a problem: how do you top up your emptying energy tanks when you’re training and racing, sometimes flat out? Most gels shoot for the same goal, to deliver a...
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Nutrition for Long Distance Runners: Here’s What You Should Eat

By Team Veloforte

When it comes to long distance running nutrition, if you’re running for up to an hour, a good balanced diet should supply everything you need to power your efforts. But the moment you push beyond...