Repeat after me: KEEN-wah. Again: KEEN-wah. It is spelled q-u-i-n-o-a and if it isn’t already, it should be part of your pre- and post-ride menu all year round.
You’ve finished your ride. You’ve climbed hills, outrun a wasp, and maybe even waved smugly at a runner. You’re tired. You’re sweaty. You’re pretty sure your left hamstring is considering resignation. There’s only one thing on your mind.
You’ve got a ride planned, maybe a 90-minute zone 2 spin, a 3-hour group ride or a race with serious efforts. You’ve done these before, but what and when should you eat to feel strong from start to finish and recover well? Yes, your new…
Let’s make a stew like a pro team chef! We joined forces with Alpecin-Deceuninck to bring you a video as well as a written recipe for a hearty game stew with roasted veggies by chef Matti Stiens. Get inspired and follow along to make this…
Have you ever wondered how a professional team chef from Alpecin-Deceuninck prepares a risotto? This is your chance to watch chef Wim Winkel make this classic dish and follow along using his recipe. We also have a few tips for how to include it into…
How do pro team chefs from Alpecin-Deceuninck make cookies for their rides? Watch chefs Wim Winkel and Matti Stiens make their own recipe for cinnamon oatmeal cookies and follow along. They also have some good advice on when to best enjoy these and how to…
Would you like to try a salad recipe by team chef Wim Winkel from Alpecin-Deceuninck? In this article you get full instructions a video to follow along and tips for how to include this dish into your diet. Let’s dig in.
Creatine is one of the most researched and widely used supplements in strength and power sports, known for enhancing muscle strength, power, and recovery. While its benefits for weightlifters and sprinters are well established, its potential advantages for endurance athletes, particularly cyclists, are less frequently…
With your biggest event goals in the rearview mirror, the next few months are full of opportunities! Rather than sitting on the couch and watching football, use this time to address aspects of health, fitness, and performance that were difficult to deal with during the…
Methylated vitamins are involved in several essential processes in the body so it’s not hard to find ways in which they could be beneficial. Let’s take a closer look at where they do the most important work in the human body and what may be…
