Lactate testing: cycling's new obsession (and why you probably don't need it)
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Lactate is having a moment: the Norwegian method, pocket-sized meters, pros pricking their earlobes. What it really is, why the pros test it, and why amateurs gain more from eating well than from measuring.
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Energy gel ingredients: what should be in there (and what shouldn't)
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What an energy gel should contain and what it can do without: real fruit, a 2:1 ratio, salt and acid versus maltodextrin, flavourings and preservatives. With a recipe included as proof.
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Best natural energy gel: an honest guide from a cycling chef
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How to tell a genuinely natural energy gel from marketing: carbohydrate source, ingredient list and digestion. An honest guide from a cycling chef.
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What to eat in a gran fondo: a km-by-km fuelling plan
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A complete fuelling plan for a gran fondo: what to have for breakfast, how many carbs per hour, what to carry in your pockets and the mistakes that ruin your race. From a chef who rides.
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How to avoid digestive problems in trail running and cycling
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Digestive issues are one of the most common causes of abandonment in trail running and cycling. Find out why they happen and how to prevent them by choosing the right nutrition.
Energy gel without maltodextrin: why it matters and which are the best
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More and more athletes are avoiding maltodextrin in their gels. Discover why it matters and which natural alternatives work better for trail running and cycling.
When and how to take energy gels in cycling: the complete guide
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The exact moment you take your gel makes the difference between finishing strong or crawling through the last kilometres. Complete guide on when and how to use gels in cycling.
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How many gels do I need for a race: a distance guide for cycling and trail running
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How many gels to take on a sportive, gran fondo, trail or ultra. A practical guide with real calculations by distance and intensity.
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Natural vs conventional energy gels: what difference does it make to your body
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Is it worth paying more for a natural gel? Discover which ingredients make the difference to your performance, digestion and recovery. An honest guide with real science.
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