Gels aren't bad - but they're not the only way to fuel on the bike.

This week Jenny is tackling one of the most common questions in cycling nutrition - fuelling on the bike when gels aren't quite your thing.

Gels are designed to deliver carbohydrates efficiently and with minimal gut stress and there's nothing wrong with using them. But if you don't tolerate them well, or simply can't stand the texture, that doesn't mean you're stuck.

It just means you need a plan that works for you instead.

Jenny's tip this week walks you through exactly how to hit 60–90g of carbohydrate per hour using real food (both sweet and savoury) plus what to drink, how to time it and the simple do's and don'ts that make for a good fuelling strategy.

++ this week's recipe is a warm, comforting one - Jenny's Lemony Butter Bean Stew with Spinach and Leeks. It comes together in one pot, keeps well in the fridge for up to five days, and is exactly the kind of thing you want waiting for you after a hard ride.

If you're not yet on a paid plan and want access to Jenny's weekly content, you can upgrade any time through the link below.