Episode 79 with Alexey Vermeulen: Diving into Leadville Trail 100 MTB and SBT Grvl Podiums

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, we talk to pro cyclist Alexey Vermeulen, who just took 2nd and 3rd place at Leadville 100 Mtn and SBT Grvl, respectively. We talk to Alexey about:How he trains for consecutive podiums at 100+ milesHis relationship with food, and nutrition around racesHis approach to nutrition around racesThe program he co-founded, From the Ground Up & Willy the Wiener DogAlexey Vermeulen is an American cyclist who grew up racing on the road after getting into the sport through kids triathlon and inspiration from his grandfather (Opa). After spending two years in the World Tour with Jumbo Visma, Alexey pivoted towards the dirt (gravel & MTB) believing that the sponsorship model in professional cycling was flawed and that he could make a bigger impact where the barrier for entry was lower. Vermeulen has become famous on the circuit for training with Sir Willie the Weiner, a long-haired miniature dachshund that he carries in a backpack while riding. Recent results include winning BWR California, and Iceman Cometh in 2022. This year he secured podium finishes at both Leadville with an impressive 2nd place finish, and SBT GRVL, coming in 3rd.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.See you in the next episode!***Through 9/5/23, receive 30% off all Nutritional Revolution online programs, webinars and meal plans with code LABORDAY23.Weight Loss While Training Mini CourseSupplement Mini Course: Learn about supplement protocols that will benefit performance.***Mentioned:Stay social with Alexey VermeulenIG: @alexeyvermeulenWillie the Wiener Dog IG: @sirwilliethewienerAlexey & Avery YouTube: Keep an eye out for new episodes!Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/320095From the Ground Up: https://www.fromthegroundup.bike/Join the Nutritional Revolution club here to get $20 off your first purchase - including Skratch Labs Super High Carb Energy Drink Mix)GU Energy: https://amzn.to/3r0KB9g1.5 Liter Water Bladder: https://amzn.to/45DcGCHThe Journey, an Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno: https://amzn.to/44EH8emMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → [email protected] in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at [email protected] TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution