Most cyclists who race will put themselves through hell in training to add 10 watts to their FTP or 200 watts to their sprint. Many of them will happily spend vast sums of money on the best aero road bikes, deep-section wheels, power meters and tight-fitting skinsuits. But very few of them will give proper attention to their diets, often following lazy or outdated advice which has been passed down from previous generations. But don’t worry, we’re here to give you a brief but comprehensive guide as to what you should be eating on and off the bike to help you adapt to training and perform at your peak on race days.