THE GOOD IN THE BAD AND UGLY

Racking up the miles is part of the performance equation. But not all. You also need to rest and recover suffciently, plus the big one: eat like a monk. (Apparently, Martin Luther was partial to a turnip, only consuming meat when ill or on special occasions.) Or so you’d be led to believe if you follow WorldTour chefs on social media whose admittedly delicious-looking food is reliant on the best ingredients, a large budget and a deep insight into nutritional science. In the real world of the recreational cyclist, there’s a balancing act to be made between textbook fuelling, ease of purchase and ease of consumption. Which is exactly where these tantalising training treats come in…

A SLICE OF STAMINA

When Pizza Hut announced back in 2013 that it was launching a double pepperoni pizza enclosed with cheeseburger crust, the company was lambasted by health campaigners over the near-3000 calorie content of its new dish. Despite such criticism, pizzas