19 - Fueling Before, During, After a ride

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of nutrition for cyclists before, during, and after rides, emphasizing practical fueling strategies.

What to Eat Before, During, and After a Ride? Nutrition tanks more rides than fitness ever does — and most cyclists are either underfueling, eating at the wrong times, or skipping recovery entirely. In this episode, we break down exactly what to eat and when, from your pre-ride meal to the recovery window most riders blow right past. No supplements pitch. Just practical, research-backed fueling you can apply this week. Topics covered: The pre-ride timing mistake that kills your first hour When fasted riding actually makes sense (and when it doesn't) How many carbs you need per hour on the bike Why plain water isn't enough on longer rides The 60-minute post-ride window that determines how you feel tomorrow Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky: @pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

People in this episode

Host: Mukund Murali

Topics covered

• nutrition
• cycling
• pre-ride meal
• recovery
• carbohydrate intake
• hydration
• post-ride window

Keywords

• cycling nutrition
• pre-ride meal
• carbohydrate needs
• hydration
• recovery nutrition
• fasted riding
• post-ride recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: pedalmyway.com, PMW FIT app

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