Cycling Nutrition During Ride

Nutrition while cycling is very important to sustain your ability to continue providing power during your ride. The primary source of this energy is carbohydrates and is used up quickly if not replenished appropriately during your ride. Here is some guidance to follow for a cycling nutrition plan during your ride. Short Ride (cycling less than 1 hour) When cycling less than 1 hour, you only need to consumer water to replenish the fluids you are losing during your ride....

April 28, 2012

Chocolate Milk Recovery Drink

Nutrition and training experts agree that a quality recovery drink should have the following 4 components: Carbohydrates for refueling Protein to repair and rebuild muscles - preferably a ratio of 3:1 or 4:1 carbohydrates to protein Fluids for re-hydration Electrolytes Chocolate Milk has all the above components plus essential vitamins and nutrients. The nutrition facts label shows these amounts per 8oz serving. The low-fat chocolate milk available near you may have slightly different nutrition facts....

August 9, 2011