As a cyclist, bettering performance certainly involves time on the bike. But that’s not the only way to see gains. Cross-training, recovery, and fuel all contribute to stronger rides. Let these editor-tested top fitness and food choices feed your muscles and your miles, whether you’re lifting weights, clocking intervals, building endurance, or taking crucial downtime.
Nordictrack NordicTrack 50 Lb iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells
Zwift
Future
Glo
Nike Training Club
Yoga Wake Up
Hyperice Normatec Go
Lil Bucks Clusterbucks
Aloha Plant-Based Protein Bars
Evergreen Waffles
Jambar Musical Mango Energy Bar
Kram The OG PB&J
Snacks for Wellness Superfood Energy Bites
Harvest Snaps Baked Green Pea Snacks
DripDrop Electrolyte Packets
Gnarly Fuel₂O
Mallory Creveling, an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, joined the Runner's World and Bicycling team in August 2021. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. As a freelance writer, her work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, PA.
