EPISODE · Dec 13, 2023 · 26 MIN
The CARBolution in Professional Cycling - Ep. #107
from Inside Sports Nutrition · host Bob Seebohar and Dina Griffin
In this episode, we discuss a recent article that was published online in VeloNews regarding professional cycling and how the riders are “crushing 100-120 grams of carbohydrate per hour”, upwards of 140 grams per hour. We’re not bashing carbs in this episode, but we are providing some important context as to how we approach these carb intake ranges for athletes in addition to highlighting the newer food science technology emerging that enables better gut tolerance. Links: Article we discussed from VeloNews -- Connect with the podcast on IG or FB ! This episode is brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day. Use code ISNPODCAST23 to save 15% on your purchase. Want to try the deltaG exogenous ketones? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST at checkout and you’ll also help support our podcast! Follow Bob on Instagram at @enrgperformance and Dina at @nutritionmechanic. Learn about Bob and Dina’s nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com.
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In this episode, we discuss a recent article that was published online in VeloNews regarding professional cycling and how the riders are “crushing 100-120 grams of carbohydrate per hour”, upwards of 140 grams per hour. We’re not bashing carbs in this episode, but we are providing some important context as to how we approach these carb intake ranges for athletes in addition to highlighting the newer food science technology emerging that enables better gut tolerance. Links: Article we discussed from VeloNews -- Connect with the podcast on IG or FB ! This episode is brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day. Use code ISNPODCAST23 to save 15% on your purchase. Want to try the deltaG exogenous ketones? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST at checkout and you’ll also help support our podcast! Follow Bob on Instagram at @enrgperformance and Dina at @nutritionmechanic. Learn about Bob and Dina’s nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com.
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