Fuelling the Cycling Revolution: The Nutritional Strategies and Recipes Behind Grand Tour Wins and Olympic Gold Medals

by Nigel Mitchell

The must-read practical guide to what to eat (on and off the bike) for any cyclist looking for a training or performance advantage.If you're looking for success on the bike what you eat is at the core of all your training. You are what you eat - and if you're on the bike for long periods and expecting results then your diet is crucial. Get it wrong and you can feel sluggish and below par – but eat right and all the training and preparation will be worth it. Nigel Mitchell, head of nutrition at Cannondale–Drapac, is at the pinnacle of delivering cutting edge nutrition, and has demonstrated this at the elite level of cycling. Now Nigel lifts the lid on his nutritional secrets and the knowledge and experience gained from working with the top professional to help you get the most from your diet to fuel your cycling and gain a performance advantage. This accessible and practical toolkit features crucial rules to follow and 24 nutritional recipes for breakfast, main meals and snacks. This is a no-nonsense and non-faddy approach to a subject that's often shrouded in mystery and pseudo-science. Pro rider anecdotes and race case studies feature throughout to help you identify your own requirements.

Genres: Cycling

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2017

Reviews

[Chris Hawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally very good, however while some areas are exceptionally specific, others are a bit vague (particularly concerning metabolic riding).

If you’re not a fan of porridge and rice cakes, or want more in the way of recipes, this book probably isn’t for you. If you want an understanding of the basic requirements for cycling and the science behind it, well recommended.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uma leitura simples e direta com os conceitos principais para "leigos" na nutrição mas que nos dá os conceitos e técnicas básicas para quem quer melhorar no ciclismo através da nutrição.
Inclui receitas :)

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new here. Good enough read but weak only the "recipes"

[Rauno Villberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

It certainly made me hungry for porridge and rice cakes.