Creatine has been used to build strength and muscle since the 1990s, but can cyclists benefit from this supplement too? Although it is primarily used by bodybuilders, creatine supplement has proven beneficial to all forms of cyclists. How Does It Work? Creatine is essential for the production of ATP, your cells' most basic energy source. As a result, you will be able to perform better during high intensity physical activity, increase muscle strength, and gain muscle mass. Creatine for Cyclists Creatine has mostly been studied for sprint performance, but there have also been studies supporting its benefits when combined with carbohydrates for road cyclists in time trial races. The International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance published a study in 2013 found that cyclists taking 20 grams of creatine monohydrate a day (four separate 5-gram doses) for six days pedaled with more power and resisted fatigue better than they did prior to supplem...