Our Top Expert Sports Nutrition Tips for Cyclists

The latest in cycling nutrition stories, all in one place ready to read or listen.

You’ll only go as far as you have your nutrition dialed. (Image: Life Time)

Published March 13, 2026 03:09PM

Nutrition is at the heart of all endurance sports. Those endless hours of training are impossible without the calories to fuel them. But the conventional wisdom you may know about nutrition on the bike has changed rapidly in the 2020s. Are you up to date on the latest in this constantly evolving field?

Velo’s own Jim Cotton has worked tirelessly to report on the latest developments in sports nutrition, determining the sound science from the harebrained trends, as well as what tips those of us who don’t earn a paycheck from riding can implement into our own endurance nutrition. We’ve assembled our most important nutrition stories into one place for you here — and now you can listen to every story on the go with our new story playlist feature!

Should You Ride with Real Food or Energy Gels? 5 Factors to Help You Decide.

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How a 500-Calorie ‘Carbohydrate Revolution’ Banished the Bonk and Blew up the Tour de France

The Tour de France peloton eats more than ever before, both on and off the bike. It has fueled an upward spiral of training, recovery, and racing performance.

These Are the Supplements Pro Cyclists Use, and They Could Help You Too

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Skip the Energy Gels: These 7 Grocery Store Alternatives Are Perfect Workout Fuels

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3 Surprising Takeaways from Pogačar’s Tour de France Diet That Could Help You Fuel Better

No, seriously – there’s a lot us mortals can learn from Pogačar’s monstrous 6,000-calorie menu.

Why Pro Cyclists Are Turning to a Bodybuilder Supplement in Search of a Power Boost

Creatine can cause weight gain, but its performance impact is starting to prove too tempting for a sport that’s rethinking w/kg.

What Do Riders Eat for Breakfast at the Tour de France? Hint: It’s Maybe More Than You Eat All Day

Whether it’s mountains of rice or controversial eggy oatmeal, a Tour de France breakfast is a multi-course carb-fest. Here’s what’s on the menu.

Are You Taking High-Carb Too Far? Fueling Experts Warn against 800-Calorie Hype

Yes, more carbohydrate is better, but only to a point. Here’s what to consider before you hop on the mega-carb hype train.