How to Diet for Competitive Cycling

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Tip 1 - Nutrition Guide for Cyclists

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by April Starkey | permalink

Good nutrition can be the difference between a strong day in the saddle or watching others fly by you. Here are some tips on eating well on and off the bike.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/nutrition-guide-for-cyclists ^[1]

Tip 2 - Cycling nutrition for everyday and before an event - VeloNews.com

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paranoiabots | permalink

Cycling nutrition for everyday and before an event - VeloNews.com

Your best food for cycling? It may not be what the pros eat.

For further reading: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/training-center/nutrition/velonews-training-center-cycling-nutrition-for-every-day-and-before-an-event_139001 ^[2]

Tip 3 - 11 common diet mistakes to avoid while training - BikeRadar USA

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Miss Scarlette | permalink

11 common diet mistakes to avoid while training - BikeRadar USA

Many cyclists don&rsquo;t realise what a huge part their diets play in their training and racing. It&rsquo;s a clich&eacute;, but when it

For further reading: http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/article/11-common-diet-mistakes-to-avoid-while-training-34980/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to lose weight like a pro cyclist - nutrition - BikeRadar USA

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stephanie Morrison - Hrbek | permalink

How to lose weight like a pro cyclist - nutrition - BikeRadar USA

In a world of marginal gains, pro cyclists in the Tour de France are focusing on body composition to improve performance, and you can too.

For further reading: http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/article/how-to-lose-weight-like-a-pro-cyclist-nutrition-23825/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Race-Day Diet Can Make or Break a Competitive Cyclist

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Caron Staney | permalink

Race-Day Diet Can Make or Break a Competitive Cyclist

HealthDay reporter describes nutrition regimen for grueling West Coast bike ride

For further reading: http://consumer.healthday.com/fitness-information-14/cycling-health-news-245/race-day-diet-can-make-or-break-a-competitive-cyclist-666867.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - High-fat, low-carb diets: good for you and your cycling? | CyclingTips

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chavita Mtz | permalink

High-fat, low-carb diets: good for you and your cycling? | CyclingTips

For further reading: http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/08/high-fat-low-carb-diets-good-for-you-and-your-cycling/ ^[6]

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References & Citations

1. http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/nutrition-guide-for-cyclists

2. http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/training-center/nutrition/velonews-training-center-cycling-nutrition-for-every-day-and-before-an-event_139001

3. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/article/11-common-diet-mistakes-to-avoid-while-training-34980/

4. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/article/how-to-lose-weight-like-a-pro-cyclist-nutrition-23825/

5. http://consumer.healthday.com/fitness-information-14/cycling-health-news-245/race-day-diet-can-make-or-break-a-competitive-cyclist-666867.html

6. http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/08/high-fat-low-carb-diets-good-for-you-and-your-cycling/