Caffeine is known to have performance benefits – studies have shown that it stimulates the Central Nervous System by altering pain perception – meaning you can push harder, as well as enhancing muscle contractions and encouraging your body to burn more fat, leaving glycogen stores less depleted.

Caffeine: How To Use It To Improve Your Cycling Performance

However, it’s not always convenient to get yourself a brew right before a ride, or when preparing yourself in the car park at race HQ – that’s where caffeine tablets come in. Great for keeping in your car glove box for a pre-race boost. Just make sure you practice taking these before a big event, so you can perfect your timing and dosage – never experiment before a race or ride where you really want to perform.