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Sugar for Cyclists - Series

It’s likely that more sugar is about to enter our lives with the holidays approaching fast. It may be good to have a refresher on the recommended limits for sugar intake and how it applies to us, active cyclists. Let’s take a closer look.

Dopamine Detox - Series

Dopamine detox, also known as dopamine fasting, involves temporarily abstaining from activities that trigger dopamine release, such as social media scrolling, eating junk food, gambling, shopping, watching porn, using drugs or playing video games. The primary goal is to reduce overstimulation of the brain’s reward…

Energy Deficit in Athletes - Series

In the world of competitive cycling, riders are always on the lookout for strategies that can give them an advantage. An energy deficit can certainly be one of those. At first glance, it may seem counterproductive for athletes who rely on high energy levels to…

Weight Loss Drugs - Series

Weight loss pills used to have a bad reputation. Historically, they overpromised results, lacked scientific evidence, and even contained dangerous substances. Thankfully, this is not true for the current generation of weight loss medications. Let’s take a look at GPL-1 agonist drugs such as Ozempic,…

Methylated Vitamins - Series

Methylated vitamins have gained significant attention in recent years, particularly in the terms of supplementation. Understanding what they are and why they matter is crucial for anyone interested in optimizing their health. This series will delve into the essence of methylated vitamins, their biological roles,…

Chasing Marginal Gains - Series

Marginal gains have been popularised in cycling by Team Sky a few years back. But it’s not something exclusive to professional cyclists. Anyone who has been cycling for a while and has already dialled in the basics of training, nutrition, and recovery can go further.

Level Up Your Cycling - Series

You don’t need to have a bike that costs more than a new car to be a good cyclist. But there are certain upgrades that can really improve your cycling performance.