From Durango to the World Stage: Riley Amos’ MTB Journey & the Nutrition Behind His Wins

Send us Fan MailIn this episode #163 we talk with Olympic Mountain Biker Riley Amos about:Nutrition and hydration and its evolution as he joined the elitesHow he uses caffeine and supplements like sodium bicarbonate and beta-alanineActive and passive heat training23-year-old Riley Amos was born and raised in Durango, Colorado, and has certainly made a name for himself in the mountain biking circuit since he went pro in 2021. Introduced to cycling through Durango Devo, an after-school program for youth in his community, he went on to ride for the Bear National team from ages 17 through 20, racing nationally and internationally. In 2021, he signed with Trek Factory Racing and went on to win 9 World Cups in the u23 category in 2024, as well as earned the title of the u23 Short Track World Champion. He also competed at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, where he rode his way into 7th place. This year, he took home the 2025 Pro XCO National Championship. When he’s not competing across the globe, he loves spending time in his community in Durango, where he hunts, fishes, camps and spends time with friends. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Riley: IG: www.instagram.com/rj_amosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rileyamos1118Mentioned:Maurten Gels: https://amzn.to/47M30ZOSkratch: https://amzn.to/4oZMGenKenetik Ketones: https://drinkkenetik.com/Asker Jeukendrup study: https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/57/Suppl.%202/18/39986/The-Myths-Surrounding-Pre-Exercise-CarbohydrateBeta-Alanine & Creatine: Save 20% MSRP: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellMORE 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