Cast your eyes around at the start of any major running event and you’ll notice a sea of runners clutching water bottles. That’s enough to tell you that the runners understand the importance of good...

Whatever your sport, good nutrition is the foundation of performance. Without a good base of nutrition, you can find yourself under-energised, under-fuelled and under-recovered — and risk more serious problems. There’s a lot of information...

When you’re going on a long weekend ride or prepping for a big race, you’ve no doubt planned what you’ll wear, your fuel and the plan of attack (or not) for the lumpier inclines. Hydration,...

  There’s more than one way to fuel a runner. While energy gels, energy chews and energy drinks all have their place in our running fuel kit, energy bars can also be great for pre-fuelling, topping up...

Energy gels were created to solve a problem: how do you top up your emptying energy tanks when you’re training and racing, sometimes flat out?   Most gels shoot for the same goal, to deliver a big...

Are you ready to go long? Not sure what to pack, or how to go about training for a long ride? Veloforte Creative Director, Gareth Winter, knows a thing or two about long distance cycling,...

Prepare for Britain’s iconic cycle tour with our free LEJOG training plan and nutrition guide. You’ve ticked off London to Brighton, conquered the Coast to Coast, and now you’re ready for cycling’s big one – LEJOG. One of...

When it comes to long distance running nutrition, if you’re running for up to an hour, a good balanced diet should supply everything you need to power your efforts. But the moment you push beyond...

When you’re gearing up for a long, epic day in the saddle, water alone probably won’t be enough to keep your legs turning. And while we’d obviously recommend you pack your bib shorts with plenty...