As cyclists, we're constantly seeking ways to optimize our performance and overall well-being. One often overlooked aspect is the quality of fuel we put into our bodies. While pre-packaged energy bars and sports drinks may seem convenient, there's a compelling case for choosing real, homemade foods to power your rides. Let's explore why making your own cycling fuel can be a game-changer for your performance, health, and enjoyment on the bike.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition and fueling. Everybody is different and comes from different backgrounds, ethnicities, regions, and walks of life. With that said, I can give you some baselines and guidance on how to start. 

The following are 7 guiding principles to help you form the foundation of good health and nutrition practices. These strategies work well for fueling on the bike and your everyday life. 

The cycling offseason presents a unique opportunity to refine your nutrition strategy, address any deficiencies, and prepare your body for the challenges ahead. By focusing on whole foods, balancing your macronutrients, exploring new recipes, and supporting your body's recovery, you'll be well-positioned to maintain your fitness and well-being and hit the ground running when training resumes.

The Bakin’ Biker ‘24 cookbook is jam-packed with 100+ delicious, easy-to-prepare, real-food recipes to help cyclists eat, bike, and feel good. Take a look at the cycling-friendly recipes included in this year’s edition and pick up a copy today.

Stocking your pantry is a foundational practice for success in the kitchen as a Bakin’ Biker. In this post, I share 6 of my favorite pantry essentials and brands. By having these items on hand, making your own homemade cycling snacks, meals and other recipes will be much easier and more enjoyable.

With the rise of technologies like Zwift, Rouvy and TrainerRoad, many of us have been churning out our miles on the indoor trainer. But are you getting the best out of each session with your nutrition and hydration? This blog features 10 indoor cycling tips to help dial in your nutrition, hydration, and recovery to make the most of your indoor training.

The nutritional offseason gives us a period of time to slow down, get back in the kitchen, and incorporate more whole foods, veggies and fruits back into our diets. This post gives you 5 recipe ideas to help kick-start your nutritional offseason. It's filled with whole food recipe ideas to get your body and mind ready for the upcoming season.

These 9 books have been the recipe to help me become a better cook, cyclist and coach. You’ll find me scrolling through these books at the end of each week to help me with the upcoming week of meal prep, organizing my kitchen staples, getting my nutrition ready for a race or gaining scientific knowledge that I can share as a mountain bike coach. Take a look through and find one that speaks to you.

In this race nutrition plan, I cover the nitty-gritty behind my nutritional and caloric needs for the Breck Epic 6 day MTB stage race. I documented my entire meal plan, from a few days leading up to the race, throughout the 6 days of the race and after the race was over. I also include a TON of recipes that you can use to fuel your next bike race, event or long-haul journey.

At this point, my tapering period for the Breck Epic race has begun. This means less training and increasing my carb intake before the race. So what better than a Grilled Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Banana Slices to kick off this carb increase period? Let’s get baking!

I woke up this morning feeling very fortunate for all the great things that have come my way since making the move to Colorado. Out of all my experiences, mountain bike coaching kids has been the most rewarding. Here's a little documentation of what happens in the day of the life of coaching the kids plus 3 tips for party hosting and food prepping.

Soft, chewy, and tangy. These mini sourdough popover loaves and sandwiches make the perfect bike ride snack companion. Learn how to make yours in this how-to guide.

Over the July 4th weekend I took on the Firecracker 50 race in Breckenridge, CO. Inside you’ll find my race nutrition and hydration plan, including pre-race, during the race nutrition and recovery.

My food journey has taken me from cafeteria junk food like processed chicken patties and boxed dinners to whole, fresh and clean foods. My food habits and choices have helped transform my life tremendously. Not only for performing on the bike but for the overall physical and mental well-being benefits it gives me. Read about my food journey inside

This post includes my race weekend nutrition plan, including pre-race meals, during the race nutrition and hydration, and recovery for the Co2Ut 100 mile gravel race. Get some insights from this plan to help fuel your next big ride or race.

A personal letter to Salida. Dear Salida, you have won over my heart and stomach. Please keep sending hungry cyclists your way so they, too, can take in the endless joys of homemade baked bread, coffee, pie, honey, epic trails, adventures and much more. Yours, always. - Tyler

A community of cyclists, businesses, and non-profits along with myself got together to deliver over 180 bags of muesli and toppings by bike to Every Meal in St. Paul, MN over the holidays.