Road Bike Blog - Health And Nutrition

As with all exercise, health and nutrition is an important part of road bike riding, particularly given the distances that are often covered. Making sure your body has everything it needs to perform at an optimal rate for as long as you want while riding, and providing it with the correct care in between rides can make a difference to performance and help prevent injury. On this page we've put together a selection of blog posts aimed specifically at health and nutrition for road cyclists.

Best Exercises For Road Cyclists

Road cycling is not only about the miles you put on the bike, it's also about the strength and conditioning work you put in off of it. These exercises aim to improve your core stability, leg strength, power, and endurance, ultimately making you a stronger, more efficient cyclist.

High-Protein Snacks For Cyclists

All cyclists from those doing the Sunday morning club run, to triathletes, know that proper nutrition is important to their performance. High-protein snacks are perfect for providing sustained energy throughout long rides and can aid muscle recovery after the ride has finished. This article will look at the role of high-protein snacks and look at some of our favourites, here at Westbrook Cycles.

Plant Based Cyclist: Benefits And Challenges

More and more cyclists and athletes are choosing to switch to a plant based diet as options are becoming more readily available and the quality of the offerings are also improving. A plant based diet offers numerous benefits for cyclists, but understanding how to properly make the change and leave the meat behind is essential for anyone considering this diet. Given that road cycling involves a high level of endurance, an improved diet could certainly lead to improved performance.