What did nutrition at the Tour de France look like before team chefs, nutritionists, and soigneurs arrived on the scene?
The History of Tour de France Nutrition
What did nutrition at the Tour de France look like before team chefs, nutritionists, and soigneurs arrived on the scene?
For Markko Karu, preparing for L’Étape during The Unseen Stage meant far more than hours in the saddle. The months leading up to the event were filled with early-morning training rides, strength sessions, races across Estonia, and long drives to reach them. Throughout that journey,…
Medicinal cannabis has been regarded by many as a natural remedy for a range of mental health struggles, from anxiety to PTSD. But what does the science actually say? A new analysis in The Lancet dives deep into decades of research to separate hope from…
In cycling, power is everything, but weight is its silent partner. The UCI Sports Nutrition Project shed light on one of the most critical yet misunderstood aspects of performance: the power-to-weight ratio. For climbers, GC contenders, and anyone who’s ever suffered on a steep gradient,…
Bread has been a dietary staple for centuries, but as obesity rates rise, researchers are questioning whether our reliance on carbohydrate-rich foods like bread, rice, and pasta might be playing a role. A new study from Osaka Metropolitan University shows how carbohydrates may influence weight…
