HBF Lifestyle & Learn
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An Endurance Coach's Biggest Fueling Mistake She Sees Every Day
One of the most common fueling mistakes endurance athletes make isn't on race day — it's on everyday training rides. You head out for 2-4 hours, bring a bar or two, finish without falling apart, and assume fueling wasn't an issue. But finishing a ride and fueling a ride are two completely different things. Here's what an endurance coach wants you to know about carbs, performance, and why "good enough" fueling is costing you more than you think. -
Cycling in the Rain: What to Wear, What to Bring, and How to Fuel
Rain in the forecast? No problem. The riders who show up are always the ones who have the best stories. At Hummingbird Fuels, we've hosted the Hamilton Diablo Double Shot through snow, 100°F heat, and driving wind — a little rain is just the next chapter. Here's everything you need to know about riding in the rain: what to wear, what to pack, and how to fuel when the weather turns.
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Exercise and Insulin Resistance: Why Carbs During Exercise Don’t Spike Insulin
Athletes are constantly searching for clarity around carbohydrates, blood sugar, and insulin, especially as conversations around exercise and insulin resistance become more common. At Hummingbird Fuels, we focus on cutting through confusion with evidence based explanations that reflect how the...
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What to Eat Before a Bike Ride for Energy, Endurance, and Performance
At Hummingbird Fuels, we believe fueling should be simple, effective, and grounded in real science. In our Fuel Science Corner, we sit down with food scientist Richard to answer common questions athletes have about fueling, especially when it comes to...
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5 Century Rides in 8 Days - Upping the Ante of the Rapha Festive 500
Every year, cyclists around the world take on the Festive 500, a tradition of riding 500 kilometers between December 24–31. This year, we decided to push it even further. Instead of 500 kilometers, we upped the ante to 500 miles. Follow our journey.
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Cluster Dextrin vs Maltodextrin: What Actually Fuels Performance
Cluster dextrin vs maltodextrin explained. Learn which carbs fuel endurance best, digest fastest, and why Hummingbird uses simple science-backed carbs.
