How much carbohydrate should a cyclist eat per hour during a race?

The statement recommends 30–60 g/hour for races under 2.5 hours, rising to around 90 g/hour beyond that, using multiple transportable carbohydrate products at the higher end.

Are continuous glucose monitors useful for cycling?

The statement finds the evidence for accuracy during exercise weak, and UCI bans CGMs in competition except for riders with Type 1 diabetes.

Which supplements have real evidence behind them for cyclists?

According to the statement, caffeine, creatine, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, and dietary nitrate and glycerol have real evidence behind them for cyclists.

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UCI backs 6 supplements, power meters, carb strategies

16 September 2026

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The UCI has published its first cycling nutrition position statement, backed by 14 peer-reviewed reviews across sports…