The Cycling Chef On the Go: Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish and Restore (Hardback)

The Cycling Chef: On the Go is your essential guide to real, flavour‑packed energy food for every kind of rider. Drawing on years of experience as a professional chef, elite‑team nutritionist and committed cyclist, Alan Murchison shares a collection of portable, easy‑to‑prepare savoury and sweet recipes designed to keep you fuelled from the first mile to the last.

Built around the cyclists’ mantra “If you’re hungry, it’s too late,” this book shows how to ditch processed bars and sugary snacks in favour of wholesome, delicious food that delivers sustained energy. From musette‑friendly bites to robust snacks that survive long rides, these recipes are crafted to be both practical and irresistible—perfect when appetite dips but fuelling is crucial.

Discover energy‑boosting creations such as Pressed Parmesan & Rosemary Polenta, Bakewell Balls, protein‑rich muffins, frittatas, frozen yoghurt bites, smoothies, and post‑ride recovery dishes that stop you raiding the fridge in desperation. Every recipe has been road‑tested by Alan and served to elite cyclists, ensuring it meets the demands of real‑world riding.

Whether you’re a weekend rider, club cyclist or training at a high level, this book gives you the tools to stay energised, recover well and enjoy every pedal stroke with portable, practical, performance‑focused food.

Praise for Alan Murchison:

'Alan's food is simple, yet tasty and powerful. He's been a key component for my training and racing.' – Alex Dowsett, World Tour rider, former World Hour Record Holder and national champion

'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes' - Tom Kerridge

'Alan's commitment to the world of gastronomy and cycling is awe-inspiring' – Sat Bains, two-star Michelin chef.

'Alan has completely changed my perception of what an athlete's diet can look like.' – Elinor Barker, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist

'His approach to nutritional cooking is nothing short of incredible.' – Ashley Palmer-Watts, two-star Michelin chef

'Alan's knowledge as a world-class chef, as well as being a competitive athlete, gives him an extraordinary understanding in how to make healthy food taste great with a practical and unique approach to nutritional cooking.' – Fred Sirieix