A new online cycling magazine is launched

Posted February 28, 2012 in bikesoup, Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, Nutrition, reviews, Tim Bland

This morning I'm very pleased and excited to announce the launch of a new site that I am the Content Manager for. It's a brand spanking new magazine style website - bikesoup.cc.  If you've been a reader of Daily Cycle for a while, you will know that I have been a strong advocate of the Bikesoup brand for some time now.  In fact, I have been working with Antony Auty (Chief Officer of Bikesoup) for around 18 months or so. He is a strong believer in Daily Cycle and has been instr... read more...

The best Christmas present I ever got

Posted February 08, 2012 in Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, inspiration, LEJOG, Nutrition, Simon Dalgarno, training

The following is a guest post from one of our newest writers - Simon Dalgarno. You can find more from him on twitter - @maisy98 It's Christmas 2010. Sitting after another huge meal in my parents house with a glass of wine by my side and chatting about nothing in particular, I ask my Dad to relive his charity cycle from London to Paris earlier in the year.  He spoke at great lengths about the different people, lifestyles and bikes that were there. I could see his eyes light up t... read more...

Domestiques required to join Daily Cycle

Posted February 03, 2012 in Cycling Gear, female cyclists, I Cyclist, inspiration, Nutrition, Pro Tour, racing, reviews, Tim Bland

Are you passionate about cycling? Do you want the world to hear your views, loves, hates, knowledge and emotions induced by this wonderful sport?  "I started writing for Daily Cycle when I wanted to get my name out there, and build up a portfolio. I get to research topics of interest (ie read cycle websites and blogs for hours), test and review products (ie ponce around in shiny new gear) and witter on at length. It must open doors, because I've got two articles forthcoming in Cycli... read more...

Pork Pies and Leisure

Posted January 11, 2012 in andy ward, Nutrition, training, winter

If you were wondering why it’s all been quiet on the training blog recently, there’s a simple explanation - I haven't been doing any training. Since the hill climb season ended, I’ve spent most of my cycling time commuting, pootling about with my mates and eating cakes. I’m a fully fledged leisure cyclist and it’s a good way to spend the winter! Cake and Coffee I’m not sure all this relaxing is going to help my speed next season. I’ve been keeping an eye on the twitter f... read more...

Soya Bean Hummus

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

Although chickpeas means that regular hummus is a higher protein spread, soya beans actually offer more protein with fewer carbohydrates. Great for hunger control and cheap too! To bump up the carb content of your meal, use this as a spread for bread or bagels. You could even use it mixed into pasta - just pretend it's regular hummus and throw it in wherever you think it works... Ingredients 60g dried soya beans 1/4 red pepper (chopped) 1 dried red chilli (chopped) Water Cooking Instr... read more...

Basic Beef Burgers

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

Beef is chock-full of creatine which is a fantastic nutrient for muscle building. It helps to supply energy to muscles and creatine supplements are used to improve athletic performance and are favoured by bodybuilders who want a noticeable increase in muscle size. The benefit of creatine supplements for muscle size is contested as creatine encourages water retention within the muscle - this means that increases in muscle size may only be temporary. Including beef in your diet means that yo... read more...

Squidgy banana brownies – a great low GI snack

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

This is a great Gluten Free, low-GI option for when the munchies hit! Chickpeas are a great high-fibre food that keeps you full for ages - they are also cheap which is great for hungry athletes on limited budgets! Cocoa powder keeps the sugar content lower than using drinking chocolate. The mashed banana adds just a bit of sweetness, plus moisture to bind the mixture - with the extra benefit of the potassium to aid recovery after a good cycling or training session. Ingredients 1 can chic... read more...

Coconut and Almond Butter - A tasty homemade spread

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

Want an alternative to peanut butter? This homemade spread is a fantastic alternative. It’s readily available in America, but we are yet to catch on! Coconut oil is fast becoming the ‘trendy’ food of the moment. Most of its goodness comes from the Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFAs). Despite MCFA being a saturated fat, it is widely believed that MCFA are actually good for us as it is the most easily digested fat around - making coconut oil a fantastic choice for a quick source of energy, or for... read more...

Sweet Potato Chips

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

Sweet potatoes are full of beta-carotene for healthy skin - great news for those of us who have toasted ourselves over summer and battle the Great Outdoors throughout winter! They are also a fantastic source of low-fat energy and are extremely versatile - great with beans yet also delicious when sweetened with cinnamon, as is the American way! They can be a good change to regular baked potatoes - prepare them the same way, but just bake them for a bit less time. When they're golden with a cr... read more...

Quick healthy snack - Socca

Posted December 20, 2011 in Nutrition, recipes, Vitamin SRC

Chickpea flour (also sold as gram or besan flour) is the main ingredient for socca- cheap, low-fat, low GI and packed full of nutrients! This recipe is fab as you can tailor it to your own taste. Savoury fan? Add herbs to the mixture, top it with onion or tomatoes? Fancy something sweeter? Try a bit of honey! Anything goes! Ingredients 130g chickpea flour 130ml water Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to serve Cooking Instructions Mix the flour and water to make a paste (*add 1 &... read more...

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