{"title":"Alan Murchison","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the vibrant world of culinary expertise tailored for cyclists with the works of Alan Murchison. An acclaimed chef and former Michelin-starred restaurant owner, Murchison combines his passion for cooking with his love for cycling, crafting recipes that cater to the nutritional needs of athletes and cycling enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis series, including \u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef On the Go\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef: Recipes for Getting Lean and Fuelling the Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a mix of practical advice and mouth-watering recipes. Each book in this collection provides a unique focus, from easy-to-make meals for busy athletes, to plant-based options, and guidance on achieving peak performance and maintaining a lean physique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, you'll find a wealth of knowledge that bridges the gap between sports nutrition and gourmet cooking. Whether you're preparing for a race or simply seeking healthier lifestyle choices, Alan Murchison's expertise will inspire and guide you on your culinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cycling-chef-by-alan-murchison-9781472960023","title":"The Cycling Chef","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK WINNER - GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes' – Tom Kerridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have recipe book designed for cyclists of all levels, written by Alan Murchison - a Michelin-starred chef and champion athlete who now cooks for British Cycling's elite athletes. His easy-to-make and nutritionally balanced meals will help cyclists reach their cycling performance goals - this is flavoursome food to make you go faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef\u003c\/em\u003e features more than 65 mouth-watering recipes - including breakfasts, salads, main meals, desserts, and snacks, as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes - each designed with busy cyclists in mind. They are all quick and easy to prepare and are made from ingredients that are readily available in any local supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA good diet won't make a sub-standard cyclist into a world beater, but a poor diet can certainly make a world class or any ambitious cyclist sub-standard. However, an optimised diet, whatever your potential, will help you reach your own personal performance goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998679257324,"sku":"9781472960023","price":76.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11737753482712.jpg?v=1763226141"},{"product_id":"the-cycling-chef-plant-powered-performance-by-alan-murchison-9781399412636","title":"The Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINALIST HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMBRACE THE POWER OF PLANTS AND RIDE STRONGER WITH EVERY BITE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance\u003c\/em\u003e is heralded by \u003ci\u003eCycle\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine for offering \"a great selection of achievable recipes whether you’re vegan or looking to reduce your meat and dairy consumption.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMen's Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e describes it as \"a must for anyone who wants to perform on a plant-based diet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CYCLING CHEF GOES VEGAN – TO DELIVER MOUTH-WATERING PLANT-BASED RECIPES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO BOOST ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelin-starred chef and leading sports nutritionist Alan Murchison shares his passion for cycling and food, bringing you recipes that combine pleasure and performance. With the rise of veganism among cyclists, Alan presents a variety of delicious plant-based dishes aimed at preparing plant-powered cyclists or those looking to lower their meat consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-balanced plant-based diet can maintain, or even enhance performance, with the right nutrients, vitamins, carbs, and protein. From energising breakfasts to recovery-boosting main meals, each recipe is protein-packed to keep you fuelled for every mile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes include: Double Espresso Granola, Real Deal Red Lentil Lasagne, Blueberry Blondie Bars, and Cashew Tiramisu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance\u003c\/em\u003e is praised by \u003ci\u003eWomen's Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e for its expertly crafted recipes using the latest research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998679290092,"sku":"9781399412636","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6494423482686.jpg?v=1763226139"},{"product_id":"the-cycling-chef-recipes-for-getting-lean-and-fuelling-the-machine-by-alan-murchison-9781472978646","title":"The Cycling Chef: Recipes for Getting Lean and Fuelling the Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes'\u003c\/em\u003e – Tom Kerridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Top meals from the Michelin-starred chef who is also a champion athlete... Catnip for the style-obsessed, Rapha-wearing aficionado'\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Alan’s food is simple, yet tasty and powerful. He’s been a key component for my training and racing.’\u003c\/em\u003e – Alex Dowsett, World Tour rider, former World Hour Record Holder and national champion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Alan has completely changed my perception of what an athlete’s diet can look like.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Elinor Barker, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have recipe book designed for cyclists of all levels, written by Alan Murchison – a Michelin-starred chef and champion athlete who now cooks for elite athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cyclist, you can have the most amazing diet, but if that isn’t balanced with the right training load, you can still end up piling on the pounds, which will slow you down. Michelin-starred chef and leading sports nutritionist Alan Murchison reveals how you can enjoy delicious, nutritionally balanced food and achieve sustainable long-term weight loss whilst positively impacting your cycling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA follow-up to Alan’s award-winning \u003cem\u003eThe Cycling Chef\u003c\/em\u003e, this is flavoursome food to get you lean and make you go faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998679814380,"sku":"9781472978646","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11923983482712.jpg?v=1763226147"},{"product_id":"the-cycling-chef-on-the-go-by-alan-murchison-9781399411066","title":"The Cycling Chef On the Go","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE COOKERY BOOK WRITER AWARD FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARDS 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Top meals from the Michelin-starred chef who is also a champion athlete.’\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Alan’s culinary precision is matched only by his passion and ability as a sport professional.’\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eTom Kerridge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIS IS PORTABLE, PRACTICAL, PERFORMANCE FOOD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECIPES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP TIME-POOR CYCLISTS GET MOVING, STAY ENERGISED AND RECOVER WELL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘If you’re hungry, it’s too late’ is the cyclists’ mantra to avoid hitting the wall with an all-consuming loss of energy. To professional peloton, club riders and weekend peddlers alike, portable foods are as essential as a pump and a spare tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a host of simple-to-prepare, savoury and sweet recipes, Alan Murchison creates a range of on-the-go snacks, unique dishes and smoothies to enable riders to ditch the processed energy bars, sugary drinks and takeaways, and enjoy real food full of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn-the-go food must be appealing enough to encourage snacking when appetites are blunted and robust enough to withstand being grabbed from a musette. These energy-boosting recipes – including mouth-watering snacks such as Pressed Parmesan and Rosemary Polenta and Bakewell Balls – restore strength and are downright delicious. And instead of impatiently raiding the fridge after a hard day on the saddle, his post-ride refuelling suggestions offer irresistible protein-rich recovery alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a respected cyclist and pro-cycling team nutritionist, Alan has road-tested his own recipes and cooked them for elite cyclists. This book of portable, practical, performance food means that whatever your level you will always have energy to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e‘Full English’ frittatas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChocolatey cardamom protein muffins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite chocolate miso blondies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrozen yoghurt protein berries bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBanana peanut popsicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e‘Full gas’ lassi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLast legs espresso brownie\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweet potato ‘tattie scones’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for Alan Murchison:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Alan's food is simple, yet tasty and powerful. He's been a key component for my training and racing.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Alex Dowsett, World Tour rider, former World Hour Record Holder and national champion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes'\u003c\/b\u003e - Tom Kerridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Alan’s commitment to the world of gastronomy and cycling is awe-inspiring’\u003c\/b\u003e – Sat Bains, two-star Michelin chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Alan has completely changed my perception of what an athlete's diet can look like.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Elinor Barker, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'His approach to nutritional cooking is nothing short of incredible.’\u003c\/b\u003e – Ashley Palmer-Watts, two-star Michelin chef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Alan's knowledge as a world-class chef, as well as being a competitive athlete, gives him an extraordinary understanding in how to make healthy food taste great with a practical and unique approach to nutritional cooking.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Fred Sirieix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341232980204,"sku":"9781399411066","price":144.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6478723482686.jpg?v=1772187610"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alan-murchison.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}