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How Has the Nutrition of the Peloton Changed - Series

July 31, 2023 at 5:35 am

The diet of a Tour de France competitor has changed a lot in the past 20 years. We talked to a performance chef, Hannah Grant, to find out how has the role of a cycling team chef and nutritionist evolved. We dig into what kind…

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour - Series

July 13, 2022 at 7:20 am

Health & Training

Jumbo Visma has been a powerhouse team at the Tour de France in the past years and they have an amazing line-up of riders for 2022 as well. What’s behind their success? There is a good argument that nutrition is the key to their success.…

The History of Tour de France Nutrition - Series

July 13, 2021 at 9:17 am

Health & Training

What did nutrition at the Tour de France look like before team chefs, nutritionists, and soigneurs arrived on the scene?

Nutrition for MTB Adventures - Series

August 4, 2020 at 12:51 pm

Health & Training

Are you planning a cycling holiday where you want to ride your bike every day? Or are you signing up for a multi-day MTB race? Either way, your adventure plan should include a fuelling strategy. Having enough energy and being able to recover well is important if you…

Tour de France Nutrition - Series

September 1, 2020 at 10:43 am

Health & Training

Tour riders are famous for the extreme amount of food they have to consume to keep going for the full 21 days. But it’s not as simple as trying to eat as much as possible. Their diet changes every day and one of the big…

Periodized Nutrition in Cycling - Series

February 4, 2020 at 11:12 am

Health & Training

You know that exercising your leg muscles improves your cycling performance. What a lot of cyclists forget though is that nutrition can also improve or hinder the training adaptations you work so hard for. Periodized nutrition can help you maximize training adaptations without sacrificing any…

Nutrition for Active Seniors - Series

April 2, 2019 at 1:09 pm

Health & Training

Most of us want to live long and well. Modern medicine can take care of the “long” part but if you want to live “well”, you have to optimize your nutrition and lifestyle. Do it right and you will be able to travel and enjoy…

Gravel Cycling Guide – Nutrition and Hydration

April 25, 2023 at 3:01 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Gravel rides and races usually end up being long days on the bike. Spending so much time in the saddle, especially at a relatively high intensity, increases your nutritional requirements. Testing your nutrition and hydration strategy in training is crucial. You have to know what…

Nutrition and Hydration for a Desert Race

April 28, 2023 at 6:14 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Škoda Titan Desert Morocco is a challenging endurance event that pushes athletes to their limits. As participants traverse the arduous desert terrain, proper nutrition and hydration become vital for optimal performance. In this article, we’ll talk about the best things to eat and drink during…

How Has the Nutrition of the Peloton Changed – Iconic Meals

July 31, 2023 at 5:34 am4 min reading

Health & Training

There are many meals that could be considered iconic throughout the history of the Tour de France. Which ones have stood the test of time? We talked to a performance chef Hannah Grant who wrote The Grand Tour Cookbook to find out.