Dr Stuart Armstrong continues his great series on health topics relevant to Kiwi cyclists. His latest topic - sleep and athletic performance.

Dr Stuart Armstrong continues his great series on health topics relevant to Kiwi cyclists by discussing the prevention of dental problems.

Dr Stuart Armstrong, RoadCycling.co.nz's newest Kiwi coach, continues his series by discussing winter ills; upper respiratory tract Infections, coughs, colds etc.

Dr Stuart Armstrong, RoadCycling.co.nz's newest Kiwi coach, begins his regular series by discussing information and mis-information about salt.

Nutritionalist Sarah Burkhart discusses the issues surrounding carbohydrates and why they are an important part of any athlete's diet.

Nutrition: Protein is one of the most important food components that an athlete can consume but are we having enough or are we overloading? By Sarah Burkhart Nutrionalist.

What to do if you have strayed off track over the Christmas/New Year Period? Nutritionalist Sarah Burkhart shares her tips to getting back on top of your nutrition.

We all like treat foods, but do you think about your consumption of these and how it may affect your performance? By Sarah Burkhart Nutrionalist.

Nutritionalist Sarah Burkhart shares her views on snacking: I'm often asked about snacks – 'should I eat them?', 'how much is too much?' and 'how do I choose a healthy option?'

Nutritionalist Sarah Burkhart gives a reminder about the importance of a balanced meal and a lesson on how to make sure your meals are in fact balanced.

Sports drinks are becoming increasing popular with athletes of all levels. It is important however, to understand what you should look for in a sports drink and to know just when they are beneficial to performance. By Sarah Burkhart, nutrionalist.

An athlete’s baseline diet is vitally important to performance – it is the food and fluid that underpins your training and recovery, as well as providing you with the nutrients and components that you need for health and wellbeing.

We are forever told that we must drink 8 glasses of water a day – but do we actually need that much? And does it have to be plain water?  By Sarah Burkhart, nutrionalist.

Good fats Vs Bad fats – why those fish and chips are doing you more damage than you realise! By Kimberly Taylor, nutritionalist.

Having an Indian curry for dinner tonight? Add turmeric! Research is providing evidence for the many health benefits this common Indian spice contains. By Kimberly Taylor, nutrionalist.

Would you use the wrong fuel to power your car? No. So why use the wrong fuel to power your body? By Kimberly Taylor, nutrionalist.

The body needs a supply of food components - namely carbohydrate, protein and fat to be able to work efficiently – especially when you are a road cyclist. By Sarah Burkhart, nutritionalist.