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Nutrition for Cycling Endurance
The food you eat and what you drink set the limits on how far and fast you can ride your bicycle. The Ultra Marathon Cycling Association can help you learn what food and drink will help you reach your goals!

Food for a Century, Double Century & Brevet - Barr
Food to eat for a big event.

Nutrition for Centuries & Brevets - Hegmann
Daily nutrition is as important as training.

Simple Sugars & the Glycemic index - Hegmann
What type of carbohydrate is best?

Eating on All-day Self-supported rides - Hegmann
What food to carry; what food to buy.

Meeting Caloric Requirements - Barr & Hughes
Maintaining fluid and energy balance on long rides.

Risks of Drinking Too Much - Weschler
Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia.

Riding in the Heat - Hughes
A case study of hydration and electrolyte needs.

Muscle Cramps - Weschler
Preventing and treating muscle cramps.

Cyclist's Food Guide - reviewed by Grainger
Practical nutrition for performance and good health

Nutrition Supplements - Barr
The good, the bad, the ugly and the unknown.

Nutrition Principles - Barr
Ten Mantras for Endurance Cyclists.

Other Nutrition Articles
Other articles on nutrition for for endurance to cycle a century, double century or brevet, ultra race or long-distance bicycle tour.