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Winter Fueling Tips for Cyclists: 5 Strategies to Keep You Energized All Season Long

Winter riding brings unique challenges — shorter days, colder temps, and different energy demands. But with the right fueling and training strategy, you can maintain fitness, stay strong, and make the most of every ride. Here’s 5 winter fueling tips to keep you energized all season long.

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The Real Story Behind Bakin’ Biker ‘26: A Year Full Of Life-Changing Adventures

This past year turned into the biggest adventure of my life. After losing my full-time job, I reinvented myself as youth mountain bike program director and coach for Team Summit — spending my summer on the trails with kids, running camps, organizing trail work, and mentoring young riders as they built skills for their ride ahead in life. Between moving into a new home and welcoming our second child, life never slowed down for a second — and out of that joyful chaos, Bakin' Biker '26 was born.

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Why Cyclists Should Be Fueling Their Rides With More Cookies (Seriously)

Should you be eating more cookies to fuel your rides? Honestly… probably yes.

This post breaks down why homemade cookies can be a smart (and delicious) alternative to pre-packaged energy bars.

You’ll see how cookies compare in macros, cost, digestibility, and portability — plus I shared my Oatmeal Date Cookie recipe from the Bakin’ Biker ‘26 Cookbook so you can bake a batch for your next ride.

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Chocolate Celebration Cake

Life’s moments—big or small—deserve celebrating.

This Chocolate Celebration Cake is for all your wins—mile markers, tough rides, work wins, or just living. Fudgy, chocolatey, with Medjool dates, creamy Greek yogurt, and sweet Date Spread, it’s the decadence you deserve.

Treat yourself, savor the joy, and celebrate life—on or off the bike.

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Dubai Chocolate Energy Balls or Bars

These Dubai Chocolate Energy Balls or Bars are the perfect pre-ride snack for cyclists, runners, and active individuals. Packed with oats, dates, pistachios, and cocoa, they provide sustained energy, plant-based protein, and healthy fats to fuel workouts and long rides. Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and portable, these energy bites are a real-food alternative to traditional energy bars for athletes and anyone looking for a wholesome, chocolatey snack.

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Maple Turmeric Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

Golden, cozy, and nourishing — this porridge blends quinoa’s nutty texture with the warmth of turmeric, cinnamon, and maple. Blooming the spices in a touch of coconut oil deepens their flavor and enhances absorption of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory compounds. It’s an energizing breakfast for cool mornings or a soothing recovery meal after a ride — topped with fruit, seeds, and a drizzle of maple.

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Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Bars

As the cycling season shifts into fall, these cookie bars bring all the warmth and comfort you crave on a crisp ride. Made with molasses, applesauce, and a touch of butter, they’re soft, chewy, and lightly spiced with ginger and cinnamon. Sweet chocolate chips and bits of crystallized ginger add just the right kick, making every bite cozy yet energizing.

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Coffee Banana Bircher Muesli

This energizing, flavor-packed breakfast pairs the bold richness of coffee with the natural sweetness of banana and dates. Blended with nut butter, hemp seeds, dark chocolate, and warming spices, the Coffee Banana Smoothie becomes the perfect base for a hearty muesli bowl. Creamy, crunchy, and just sweet enough, it’s a balanced meal designed to fuel your ride or kickstart recovery.

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Fresh Blueberry Lemon Cookies

Soft, citrusy, and studded with bursts of real blueberries, these cookies are made for summery rides and snack breaks under the sun. Lightly sweet and refreshing, they’re packed with whole grains, zesty lemon, and juicy berries to brighten your energy on the trail or in the saddle.

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