CNP has been providing British Cycling with a full range of nutritional support since 2010 and is considered to have been a key contributor to its success at Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship level.

The agreement also sees British Cycling members benefit from the partnership with member discounts and nutritional advice available via the governing body's website.

The relationship has enabled British Cycling's head of nutrition, Nigel Mitchell, to develop individual diets and rider products, providing support and expertise not only for when riders are on the bike, but during crucial recovery periods, it is claimed. 

Mitchell describes British Cycling's partnership with CNP as "really successful" and is thrilled to see it extended.

"CNP has contributed hugely to the recent success of the Great Britain Cycling Team and deserves a large amount of credit for the expertise and experience they have brought to product innovation and implementation," he said.

"The working relationship with CNP provides our riders and our members with a product that is the best on the market."

British Cycling worked with CNP during London 2012 where Sir Chris Hoy won two Olympic gold medals ©Getty Images



He added: "The team at CNP is really focused on quality and that determination to succeed is vital when you need every last ounce of performance out of the team.

"Getting the right sports nutrition gives us the edge."

Glyn Hughes, commercial director of CNP owners First Milk Ltd, added: "At CNP, we are delighted and proud to be extending our partnership with British Cycling to cover the next Olympic cycle.

"We look forward to working with British Cycling on delivering the world class nutrition required for another great medal haul at Rio 2016."

Great Britain topped the track and road cycling medal tables at London 2012, winning seven Olympic golds, one silver and one bronze in the former, and one gold, one silver and one bronze in the latter.

Sir Chris Hoy's gold medals in the keirin and team sprint track events, marked him out as Britain's most successful Olympian of all time, taking his career total to six, one ahead of rower Sir Steve Redgrave. 

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