The Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance - by Alan Murchison (Hardcover)

About the Book

EMBRACE THE POWER OF PLANTS AND RIDE STRONGER WITH EVERY BITE.

Book Synopsis

EMBRACE THE POWER OF PLANTS AND RIDE STRONGER WITH EVERY BITE.

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

'A must for anyone who wants to perform on a plant-based diet.' -Men's Fitness

THE CYCLING CHEF GOES VEGAN - TO DELIVER MOUTH-WATERING PLANT-BASED RECIPES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO BOOST ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE.

Michelin-starred chef and leading sports nutritionist Alan Murchison knows all about the rise of veganism among cyclists. Cycling and food are the twin passions of his life, and he believes that food should be both for pleasure and for performance. Therefore, Alan has created a range of delicious recipes to give plant-powered cyclists or riders who want to reduce their meat intake the best possible preparation.

A plant-based diet should not diminish performance, and can even improve it with the right balance of nutrients, vitamins, carbs and protein. From energising breakfasts to recovery-boosting main meals, each recipe is protein packed and crafted to keep you fuelled for every mile.

Recipes include: Double Espresso Granola, Real Deal Red Lentil Lasagne, Blueberry Blondie bars and Cashew Tiramisu.

'A game changer.' - Dan Bigham, Former World Hour Record holder and Olympic medallist

Review Quotes

"Alan takes the nonsense out of cycling food and nutrition." --Ed Clancy, Triple Olympic gold medallist

"This book hits the mark with nutritious and diverse recipes." --Brodie Mai Chapman, National champion and world tour rider

"Recipes tailored to what an athlete truly needs. A game changer." --Dan Bigham, Former World Hour Record holder and Olympic medallist

"Alan's recipes are simple and delicious and allow me to perform at my very best, day in day out." --Sofía Gómez Villafañe, World-class gravel racer

"A perfect balance of performance, freshness and flavour." --Cameron Mason, National champion and pro cyclist

"Alan knows how important getting the right balance is to performance and exercise, while also delivering on flavour." --The Scotsman

"Murchison's collection of plant-based recipes is sure to go down a treat pre-ride, mid-ride and post-ride, whether you're a vegan or not. " --Cyclist

"Even a lifelong sceptic of veganism has to succumb to the recipes in Alan Murchison's latest Cycling Chef book." --Lead Out

"Top New Vegan Cookbooks to Look for in 2025." --PETA

"As the nutritionist to sports stars and athletes across the world and a Michelin-starred chef, Alan Murchison knows how important getting the right balance is to performance and exercise.... no one has more specialist knowledge and experience in this field than Alan... a must for anyone who wants to perform on a plant-based diet." --Men's Health

"Enticing, straightforward and easy to follow." --Cyclist

"we loved the quirky roasted sushi-style watermelon salad. ... This level of detail should convert sceptics." --London Cyclist

"every recipe is expertly crafted using the latest research to help you effectively fuel your workouts, with additional support provided by the bespoke meal plans, expert guidance and technique tips." --Women's Fitness

"fascinating...This book is a fine addition to the genre of "cookbooks for cyclists," with its clarity and useful information. Moreover, the book itself is quite beautiful, elegantly laid out and punctuated throughout not only with superb colour images of the food but also wonderful black-and-white photos from pro racing's past..." --PEZ Cycling News

"offers recipes that will keep you fuelled for riding and satisfy your senses too" --Cycling Plus

About the Author

Alan Murchison is a Michelin-starred chef with over 25 years' experience working in some of the world's top restaurants. He is also a multiple World and European age group duathlon champion, national level master's cyclist and ex-international endurance runner. Alan was previously a consultant for British Cycling and is currently the performance chef for Specialized Factory Racing. @performancechef