Before and During Exercise

Fuelling up properly before training or racing has become crucial to cyclists at every level of event. Specifically engineered pre workout food has emerged in the last two decades which has made the pre-event meal something of a science.

The nutrition needed ahead of an event or a training session is different to that required afterwards. Beforehand, carbohydrates are what are required and carbs which will enter the system quickly. As well as drinks such as those produced by Zip Vit, there are also energy gels and bars available. Some of these gels include caffeine as an active ingredient, which some athletes may not favour for personal or health reasons.

SIS GO are another top manufacturer when it comes to producing endurance cycling nutrition. Their energy bars are a great snack for before or during endurance events and are completely natural. They use fruit juices and extracts and have no artificial additives. Easily consumed while riding, they complement the energy gels which SIS also produce.

Gels are more for use during events, as they can be opened up and sucked down simply enough while still pounding the peddles. Energy chews, small sweets packed with carbs and caffeine, are similarly convenient to consume and are packed with the kind of lift an endurance athlete needs during a long event. Hydration is just as important as food though and SIS GO also make a pre workout drink, packed with electrolytes, to keep thirst at bay. With different compounds available from other manufacturers for more extreme conditions, any athlete should find something to suit.