Our friend Martin Osborn has a passion for mountain biking. In fact, it’s something we talk about quite a bit. Martin is just as fascinated about the nutrition it takes to ride effectively as we are so we tend to tell each other about various dishes we try pre and post ride. He constantly brings up this pasta dish his wife prepares with broccoli and anchovies, which always sounds so delicious when he describes it; plus is sounds like a perfect “night before a big ride” meal.  We told him …

One of my favorite things about summer, aside from longer days for me to ride my bike, is the plentiful harvest of Bing cherries. I will find any way I can to eat them during their short season here. In fact, I have been known to down a two-pound bag of them after a long hot ride, so it was inevitable that I would eventually concoct my own cherry salsa recipe. Once I got the measurements just right, I made some halibut tacos and attempted to pair my cherry salsa …

The following words and recipe were shared with Velocurean by Dr. Heidi Witherell, Fusion Sport Cycling Team Member, during our interview with her for our “In the Kitchen With – Heidi Witherell” feature article:
When I was doing my anesthesia fellowship in Toronto, I was living by myself in a high-rise penthouse apartment and didn’t know anyone. I had a beautiful kitchen and an open space dining room that overlooked the Toronto Islands. I realized I was going to spend the next six months enjoying cooking for myself with an amazing …

It’s finally the weekend and let’s face it, as cyclists the only thing we are thinking about is getting out on the road with our buddies, suffering up endless climbs, hitting breakneck speeds on winding descents and feeling absolutely ALIVE. The truth is that we spend a lot of time in the saddle and often abandon our significant others for the morning as we nurture our obsession: yes, I am speaking of the bicycle affair! By eight a.m. we are rolling, enjoying camaraderie on two wheels in some alternate universe… …

After a failed attempt at making Sauerbraten, this former vegetarian was looking for a recipe to impress the palette of her new, carnivorous boyfriend. Cooking meat was not in my nature. This dish was a huge hit with both of us because it is hearty, filling, and delicious. The large, firm, chunks of warm butternut squash and carrots in combination with the nutty crunch of the quinoa are quite satisfying to even a ravenous carnivore. The spices make it a comforting winter dish. Being that my man is …

Living in the Bay Area is a blessing, especially if you’re a cyclist because we have the best places to ride, and of course the best places to eat. One of my favorite restaurants is in Napa Valley – Michael Chiarello’s “Tra Vigne.” They serve a Halibut dish with roasted artichokes, carrots and fennel in a white wine sauce that is absolutely “to die for.”
One day Sherry and I decided to make this dish but there was one problem; I had a ride the next day and this was not …

This recipe is 100% original and believe it or not it was absolutely impromptu! I walked through the door at 4:45pm to find the wife and kids looking at me with those “I’m hungry” eyes. The “we want food” chant started up and I knew right then the pressure was all on me. The whirlwind started up as I darted throughout the kitchen in search of clues as to what I should create. Some sort of pasta dish was the obvious choice, because it gave me …

The following words and recipe were shared with Velocurean by Lorri Lee Lown, Founder and Coach of Velo Girls and President of the NCNCA:
I discovered the fine art of soup making three years ago when the boyfriend was sick and I wanted to make him some chicken soup. I started with a basic chicken vegetable soup and countless variations on that theme until only recently. I’ve expanded my repertoire to include yummy tomato, corn, and black bean soup as well as my new favorite: roasted and curried …

This recipe took quite a few tries to get perfect. This is our own special recipe and let me tell you, it’s my favorite banana bread. It’s always moist, always perfect, always delicious, and always a lot of fun to make together.  Homemade banana bread is one of my (almost not so guilty) guilty pleasures because, well, it has bananas and cinnamon in it and those are very good for the body, right? I can eat it like a snack, treat, dessert, or breakfast… it’s great just about any time!  …

When I first started riding back in 2002, I didn’t have a true appreciation for the concept of sports nutrition. That all changed the day I experienced “the bonk” for the first time. “Bonking” is a term commonly used by atheletes to describe the point when they are so weak and fatigued, both physically and mentally, that they feel as though they have “hit the wall.” Nutritionists attribute this to inappropriate nutrition and hydration both before and during the activity.
After that day I began to research and …