A cyclist is at high risk due to the increasing air pollution, so the diet plays an important role when it comes to fighting off diseases, infections and hazardous effects of air pollution. A nutrient-rich diet can help to reduce lung damage and protect your lungs from further complications. ... Read More

Caffeine improves mental alertness, mood and athletic performance. It reduces the risk of some chronic diseases and is a powerful stimulant for our central nervous system. • Coffee has a high caffeine content in tea, but its increased consumption has been associated with increased heart rate, high blood pressure, ... Read More

Nutrition is the key to cycling and is very important for the overall health as it helps the body to grow and recover better. Ditch these refuelling errors as a cyclist to improve your overall performance: • Carbohydrates are very important before a ride, so never skip eating your ... Read More

This article talks about cycling tips for the winter season so that you can enjoy your bike rides without any difficulty : • Dress up accordingly: Keep your hands, head, torso and feet warm. Use a balaclava under your helmet as it will help to keep you warm. Wear ... Read More

A cyclist can choose from two types of protein powder: Whey and Casein  Whey protein is a milk-derived protein which comes in three-forms i.e. whey protein concentrate, isolate and hydrolyse depending on the manufacturing process. Whey protein concentrate is 70-80% protein. Whey protein isolate is ... Read More

Drinking adequate amount of water is very important as it helps to: • Prevent constipation • Regulate temperature • Flush out waste products • Helps to perform all major body functions. • It is very important for a cyclist to have at least a minimum of 500 ml of ... Read More

Cycling can be very effective when it comes to losing weight as it helps to burn a lot of calories. This article talks about ways in which a cyclist can burn that extra fat around the waistline. • Be Consistent: It is important to be consistent with your rides ... Read More

• Eating before a ride is very important. It gets you ready for physical training. Try to eat 2-3 hours before your ride so that your body can absorb the food. If you are eating just before your ride, then give preference to light foods. With intense and long winter ... Read More