Helping to improve your cycling

Visit the RoadCycling.co.nz bookcase for some great reading suggestions

Need to find a road cycling club in New Zealand?

The Dr's in the house

Kiwi Sports Doctor, Dr Armstrong discusses health topics of importance to cyclists.

• Sleep and athletic performance
• Preventing dental problems
• Winter ills and elite athletes
• All about salt and the athlete

Helpful nutrition tips for cyclists

• Low carb or slow carb?
• Protein - not enough or overload?
• Getting back on track after holiday eating
• Treat food for cyclists
• Snacks for cyclists
• How to make a balanced meal
• Sports drinks - what should you look for?
• Everyday nutrition for a powerful performance.
• Good fats vs bad fats do you really know the difference?
• Spice things up, add Turmeric for peak athletic performance.
• Food components and food groups
• Fluid - just how much do you really need?
• How is your baseline diet looking?

Tips from the top

• Tips for one day racing from Grand Tour stage winner Greg Henderson. Don't make the number one mistakes amateurs make!
• Mind Coach: Full speed ahead by Megan Blatchford-Peck 

Read a cycling book for added motivation, support or just for fun

• Read reviews and overviews from the ever expanding Road Cycling bookcase

Help us fill the Coach section

Local club scene

We want increased coverage of the local cycling scene.

Join our list of RoadCycling.co.nz coaches....

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