When we get on the bike we’re not just improving cardio, we’re often freeing our minds and having a full body workout between muscles, joints, tendons on the road. Whether you grind up Mount Tamalpais in Marin or put in the sunset miles around Central Park’s outer loop, every cycle asks a lot of our cartilage, skin and entire body. Daily collagen can help give your body the strength and resilience to feel good while doing it but also to help recovery onto the next ride.
Long and short term evidence of Collagen benefits for cyclists in clinical trials
A 2008 landmark 24 week trial followed ninety-seven competitive athletes with activity related joint pain. Those taking 10g of hydrolyzed collagen daily (the same amoutn as in Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus) reported significant reductions in knee and ankle discomfort compared with placebo, allowing them to maintain training volume without added pain. For cyclists who rack up hundreds of miles each year, happier joints translate to steadier power and fewer missed rides. The study specifically stated “the results suggest that athletes consuming collagen hydrolysate can reduce parameters (such as pain) that have a negative impact on athletic performance”.
This is a particularly useful study given there was an equal split between male and female participants in the study in each of the groups tested.
A separate study in 2024 showed that marine collagen led to 2.3x higher absorption of key collagen peptides like Hyp-Gly compared to bovine collagen, helping your skin and joints feel the difference faster.
Why Revive Collagen is ideal for cyclists:
Fast and high levels of absorption: Revive’s Type 1 marine collagen is hydrolysed into small peptides, so it slips quickly into bloodstream and tissues. Smaller peptides mean marine collagen is absorbed more efficiently to support the body.
Portable sachet: Toss one into a jersey pocket on a Malibu loop or stash a box in the van before a race. No messy tubs, no shaker needed.
Additional benefits on top of performance: Each serving of Revive’s Enhanced Plus brings vitamin C and boosts production of hyaluronic acid to hydrate from within. This offers additional benefits such as firmer, smoother skin from within. Windburn on the Pacific Coast Highway meets its match!
Different ways to use Revive Collagen to fit into your schedule
The key benefits from taking collagen are in consistent daily use, ideally the same time each day meaning you don’t have to take it at a specific time before a workout. So consider:
Daily Morning Baseline: One sachet first thing with water to keep collagen levels topped up and consistent.
Pre Ride Boost: Have a set schedule for your cycle or exercise routine? Mix a sachet with electrolyte drink at an easy set time each, for example 5:30pm when you finish work..
Pre Bed Booster: One sachet before you go to bed each evening. If you typically sleep at a consistent time each night, this can help consistency, meaning you’re more likely to form a routine