In one of our very first blog posts on nutrition, we shared three homemade recipes for an isotonic drink, an energy gel and an energy bar. It was quite successful and we got amazing feedback on our social media platforms. From then on, we have kept posting recipes, but no…
If you don’t know what to eat before going out cycling in the morning, you don’t want to make much hassle, but you need energy to pedal, here are ten healthy, high-energy, three-ingredient breakfast options for cyclists. The shopping list is the same as in our post on 10 quick…
Have you ever wondered what to have for breakfast before a ride? Or what do pro cyclists eat in the morning? If so, here’s a list of ten breakfast recipes, each using only three ingredients. We have prepared a ten-ingredient shopping list, all staple, easily available foods. Here they are:…
If you’re interested in how the pros eat, you’ve probably heard of rice cakes. Along with energy bars and gels, they are the most common snacks in every rider’s jersey pocket during training and competition. But why do cyclists eat rice cakes? They contain fast-digesting carbohydrates, crucial when you are…
In our new Siroko’s cycling food blog post we are going to explain how to make 3 types of energy bars at home. The first one is perfect for crunchy snacks’ lovers and doesn’t require an oven, so it’s quite simple. The next one is even easier, it doesn’t require…
Yes, that’s right, we are going to share with you three snacks ideas that you can carry in your jersey while cycling, or eat at home at any time. BAKED OATS A great idea for breakfast or as a ride snack, wrapped in aluminum foil and great for long outings…
If you’re into cycling, you’ve surely seen that the pros start drinking and eating right after the race. As soon as they cross the finish line, the soigneurs provide them with water, sugary drinks, gummy bears for Peter Sagan and, of course, the ever-present and sought-after recovery shakes. Then, usually…
Some of the biggest concerns for cyclists, whether they are beginners or not, has to do with nutrition. Knowing what we should eat before, during and after cycling is key to enjoy the ride without suffering more than necessary. In this article we are going to talk about what to…
If you are a cyclist or practice any other sport, you might have heard that athletes need to consume more protein than recommended otherwise their performance may be affected. The purpose of this blog post is not to discuss whether this is true or not (that would take another long…
If you want to lose weight by cycling and dieting, chances are you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. If you’ve been cycling for a while you might be familiar with the idea of training on an empty stomach and maybe you’re considering it after reading or hearing about all the benefits…
