Rit, can significantly influence sleep quality, recovery, and adaptation to ecovery isn’t just about mileage or intervals; sleep is where performance gains are made. “Cyclists often overlook the role nutrition plays in rest,” says sports nutritionist Mayur Ranchordas. “What you eat, and when you eat training.” Combining nutrient timing, specific foods, and sleep hygiene can help cyclists maximise performance, reduce fatigue, and support longerterm health.
What’s in it for cyclists?
Better sleep directly benefits cycling performance by improving recovery, mental focus and endurance. “Even small improvements in sleep duration and quality can enhance training adaptation,” says Ranchordas. Certain foods, such as tryptophanrich proteins – turkey, chicken, eggs, milk and oats – and magnesium from foods such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds and whole grains, support the body’s natural sleep mechanisms.…
