VELOFORT Bike Pedals, MTB Pedals, Aluminum Bicycle Pedals, Bicycle Pedals for MTB 9/16"

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Composting requires specific conditions to allow these materials to break down. Sadly, only 1% of homes have a designated home compost & our current UK Waste system is not yet set up to handle compostable materials on mass. Attempts to send these materials to compost within food waste ends up with the wrappers being removed & burnt. Ideally, a recovery drink should be consumed within 20-30 minutes of finishing your session. McGregor also recommends one if you're running a multi-day ultra-marathon, consuming it as soon as you've crossed the finish line each day. This gets your body recovering, ahead of the next stage. What to look for in a recovery drink

You need to be careful because a lot of recovery drinks are quite low in carbs,' she warns. 'If they say they’re sugar free, there’s no point having them.' I eased myself into it by trying my first gel during a long easy run and as it went down perfectly fine, I then started practicing taking a gel during speed sessions and long run workouts. These gels taste “natural” like fruit syrup, and yoou can tell that they don’t contain any artificial stuff that might make it taste too sugary. Personally, I'm all about the Doppio flavour – the mix of caffeine and maple, with a hint of guarana, is a great combo, and there's no weird aftertaste. But, let’s be honest, it is easier to swallow a gel texture then chewing when you’re running fast during a race and don’t want to slow down.

What to pack for long distance bike rides

This is largely due to their formulation, with natural ingredients only and no artificial additives that can sometimes make your gut feel uneasy. We’ve done a deep dive into nutrition for long distance cycling, but here’s some wisdom from Gareth:

Nutrition can be the difference between a successful long ride and a disappointing failure. Get your fuelling right and you’re already halfway there. You need a lot of carbs. Sometimes it’s hard to keep eating, so don’t be afraid to drink your carbs too. We are currently undertaking detailed tests of these new materials and hope to adopt a viable solution soon.

What to eat for long distance cycling

You’ll also get intimately acquainted with your saddle, which means your rear end will likely develop some aches and pains throughout the ride. Practice shifting your position, and taking regular standing breaks to take the pressure off. And padded shorts go a long way. Fuel. A lot. Saddles get a bad reputation, many people that have a bad experience with saddle discomfort blame the saddle. In most cases, the issue is with the saddle position:

Spend time properly planning out your route. Take note of the terrain, elevation, what kind of surfaces you’ll be riding on. This will help you visualise your day in the saddle and also help you tailor your training to best replicate the kind of conditions you’ll be riding in.

Veloforte Natural Energy Bar Box (12 x 62g)

Your long ride starts way before you get in the saddle. Here are our top tips to get you to your long ride feeling strong and confident. Where to start Before I found Veloforte, I used to make my own date and almond energy balls. Halfway through my ride, they would turn into mush, due to the heat from my body. With Veloforte, I can eat delicious, natural, high-performance energy without all the mess. You’ve heard the expression, “nothing new on race day?”. Well that goes for your long ride fuelling too. An all-day adventure on the bike isn’t the time to be experimenting with new fuels and flavours (especially if you’re miles away from the nearest toilet).