‘It’s a performance thing’ - why riders are eating Calippos and Greggs steak bakes to fuel gold medals

Women's team pursuit squad with a Calippo and a steak bake embossed on the picture.

In the era of marginal gains, riders are turning to childhood treats and savoury snacks to fuel their racing. 

Calippo ice lollies and steak bakes from bakery chain Greggs have been on the menu this weekend at the British National Track Championships. A nutritional nightmare, one might think, but the medal count shows the snacks are working.