EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 1H 3M
She Changed Cycling Nutrition… With a 2,000-Year-Old Recipe? | Lara Giusti, co-founder of Veloforte
from Ride To Success · host Pedro Couto Lopes
In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Lara Giusti, Co-Founder and Head Chef of Veloforte, to explore the fascinating intersection of real food, longevity, and sports nutrition.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Veloforte would like to extend a discount code to our listeners RTS20 for 20% off all single time orders.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++From her roots in healthcare to becoming a creative challenger in the endurance-fuel industry, Lara shares how Veloforte was born from a deeply personal journey — her husband’s recovery through cycling and the need for natural, gut-friendly fuel. She reveals why real food matters, what the science says, and how athletes can optimise performance and long-term wellbeing using whole ingredients.Expect insights on:• Why “any activity counts” and how small movements support longevity• The surprising Roman roots behind Veloforte’s original recipes• How Lara blends science, tradition, and entrepreneurship• The truth about ultra-processed sports nutrition and gut health• What cyclists, runners, and active people must understand about fueling• How Veloforte builds community and a culture around real food• Lara’s reflections on work-life balance, growth, and sustainable performanceWhether you're a cyclist, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, or simply curious about improving your health span, this episode delivers inspiration and practical wisdom straight from one of the boldest voices in modern sports nutrition.🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling.Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it!👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Social Links to Ride to Success:Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/
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In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Lara Giusti, Co-Founder and Head Chef of Veloforte, to explore the fascinating intersection of real food, longevity, and sports nutrition.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Veloforte would like to extend a discount code to our listeners RTS20 for 20% off all single time orders.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++From her roots in healthcare to becoming a creative challenger in the endurance-fuel industry, Lara shares how Veloforte was born from a deeply personal journey — her husband’s recovery through cycling and the need for natural, gut-friendly fuel. She reveals why real food matters, what the science says, and how athletes can optimise performance and long-term wellbeing using whole ingredients.Expect insights on:• Why “any activity counts” and how small movements support longevity• The surprising Roman roots behind Veloforte’s original recipes• How Lara blends science, tradition, and entrepreneurship• The truth about ultra-processed sports nutrition and gut health• What cyclists, runners, and active people must understand about fueling• How Veloforte builds community and a culture around real food• Lara’s reflections on work-life balance, growth, and sustainable performanceWhether you're a cyclist, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, or simply curious about improving your health span, this episode delivers inspiration and practical wisdom straight from one of the boldest voices in modern sports nutrition.🎙️ Ride To Success is your go-to podcast for entrepreneurial stories in cycling.Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen to it!👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Social Links to Ride to Success:Follow Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ridetosuccess/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridetosuccess/
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She Changed Cycling Nutrition… With a 2,000-Year-Old Recipe? | Lara Giusti, co-founder of Veloforte
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