With ageing comes changes to our bodies and brain which can be exciting or frustrating. Knowledge and wisdom can be great, but a slower metabolism, reduced bone density or more painful joints, not so much. If you want to ride well, maximising nutrition is one key to improving performance especially as you age, not to mention the flow-on benefits to physical and mental health.
Specific age-related changes to the body that can negatively impact performance on the bike include reduced bone density, reduced muscle mass often resulting in weight gain, decreased thirst perception, and reduced flexibility and strength. Thinking carefully about what you eat and when will help to mitigate these changes and pay big dividends on the trails and
