How Not To 'Hit The Wall' Or 'Bonk' – GCN's Guide To Fuelling While Cycling

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Find out how not to bonk/hit the wall in this video...

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Bonking, hitting the wall, or, simply, running out of energy is a formative experience for many cyclists. Once you've done it once, you'll never want to repeat that experience of feeling absolutely drained and unable to carry on. Not bonking over short periods of time is actually quite simple – you just need to eat. But, if you're out for longer rides, that's when you'll need to explore some more advanced strategies. Here's our guide...

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