Nutrition
Hooker’s Pasta (or in fancy Italian “Pasta Puttanesca”)
When you are looking to refuel at lunchtime, go for carbs and quality protein – this pasta dish is ideal. Cycling takes energy, and energy come from fuel. Coaches have always told me that “You win in the kitchen” before during and after a ride or race. If you build a perfect race car, and put crappy fuel in it, it will run like crap. Think of your body the same way. You are spending hours ... Read more
PaleOMG Coffee Marinated Steak Fajitas
If you are a paleo guy or girl, and you love coffee, and love fajitas…this recipe will put you in heaven. The prep time is short, the cook time is shorter…but let the beef marinate in that “plastic bag full of happiness” for a very long time…overnight! Props to Juli Bauer and her awesome book and site, Paleomg. Please check it out!! If she asks you where you heard about her from, just tell her it ... Read more
Buffalo & Sweet Potato Tacos
Buffalo Meets Sweet Potatoes Both of these fillings are very easy to make and cook quickly. You can ratchet up the heat by using more jalapenos or adding some a little more cayenne pepper or chipotle pepper. Also, I like the dish to have a bit of sweetness with the brown sugar to contrast with the rustic buffalo flavor. When shopping for buffalo, do not go cheap and do not go frozen. Buffalo is very ... Read more
How To Beat Bloat On & Off The Bicycle
by Kourtney Danielson, CINCH Cycling Many of us have experienced it before we go to zip up the aero jersey, and we look down and see a big ole’ belly. We start asking ourselves, have I missed too many training rides or had one too many beers? No, it’s not fat; it’s just bloat. Bloat can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, and it’s one of the challenges I helped Tom overcome when he was training and ... Read more
7 Superfoods for Cyclists
These 7 power foods can boost your energy or help you recover after your ride. On a basic level, food serves as fuel for your workouts—but not all forms of fuel are equal in terms of quality. Just like with a car, you could fill your tank with high-octane fuel or cheap gas. Sure, your engine will run either way but you’re not likely to get the same level of performance out of both types—and ... Read more
Cyclists and Dogs Can Live Together this Weekend…8 Healthy Hot Dogs That Actually Taste Good…Really, We Aren’t Kidding.
8 Healthy Hot Dogs That Actually Taste Good by G Robinson, Cooking Out Loud For better or worse, hot dogs are one of those quintessentially American foods. Whether firing up the grill or simply boiling up the world’s easiest dinner, hot dogs are bound to work their way into a your diet at one point or another. And whether you take them bathed in ketchup and mustard, or go more upscale with something like kimchi to up ... Read more
Reversed Seared Flank Steak w/ a Garlic & Balsamic Marinade
Ok, since I started this page, I wanted it to be about not just cycling, for competitive, or obsessed cyclists, (who I admit, I pretty much fall into both categories). It is about lifestyle, and I mean the lifestyle of anyone that likes to be on a bike, for any amount of time. And part of that is what we eat. So alot of the recipes I post, are not just cyclist dietary or athletic ... Read more
Shrimp Ceviche, the Perfect Spring Entre’
Shrimp Ceviche, the Perfect Spring Entre’ APRIL 21, 2022 Ceviche De Camaron is one of the ultimate healthy Mexican dishes. Fresh seafood + lots of “good for you” veggies, can’t get better than this! Serve it as an appetizer or as a light meal accompanied with tostadas, saltines or tortilla chips. There are so many versions of Ceviche that vary by region… and even by country that I felt the need to call it Sonora Style. ... Read more
Muesli Banana Bread Bites from “Biked Goods”
Put your brown bananas to use by making a fun version of the ever-popular banana bread. They are perfect for training, racing or an easy day out on the trails. Play around with the ingredients and flavors by adding nuts, spices, and seeds to your favorite muesli mix. This recipe comes to us from : www.bikedgoods.co where you can find many more great treats for cyclists. Ingredients 1-3/4 cups classic muesli (Learn to make your ... Read more
“Don’t Be a Crab” (Cake!)
Low Carb Crab Cakes Low Carb Crab Cakes There are a lot of recipes out there for Crab Cakes, and most have Calories and Carbs that are off the chart. This recipe creates a crab cake that has all of the taste, without worrying about the need to have a defibrillator close by the dinner table. Using fresh ingredients and minimal fillers, these Crab Cakes makes this recipe healthy, light, and easy. Per serving these ... Read more
