What do Pro Cyclists Really Eat? Nutrition Masterclass ft Dr Tim Podlogar | JOIN Masterclass #2

In this episode, Patrick Broe and Jim van den Berg, CEO of JOIN Cycling, sit down with Dr. Tim Podlogar, former nutritionist for BORA - hansgrohe and current consultant for Tudor Pro Cycling. The trio discusses how to fuel effectively for a ride and cover topics including:- What happens to the body during a ride- The role of glycogen- Whether you can train the gut to improve fuel absorption- The ideal glucose-to-fructose ratio- Pros and cons of fasted ridesThis is the second episode in our multi-part masterclass series, bringing amateur cyclists both the basics and deep insights from the professional peloton about how to improve as a cyclist. For upcoming episodes in this series check out the link here - https://join.cc/campaigns/masterclass.Our merch has dropped! Custom designs painstakingly crafted by Louemans on t-shirts, mugs and hats with all your favourite catchphrases from the podcast. Check it out at ⁠⁠https://shop.lanternerouge.com⁠⁠If you enjoy LRCP please support us by subscribing and leaving us a like and comment! You can also send us a tip here https://ko-fi.com/lanternerougecyclingpodcast 🤗LRCPhttps://twitter.com/LanterneRougeCPhttps://shows.acast.com/6565736dd2e37200126fbf93Lanterne Rougehttps://www.youtube.com/c/LanterneRougeCyclinghttps://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_https://www.twitter.com/LanterneRougeYTTimestamps00:00 - Introduction02:49 - What happens to the body during exercise?11:05 - Recommended carbohydrate intake before and during rides16:27 - Training the gut to absorb more carbohydrates24:40 - Nutrition recommendations for cyclists29:20 - Relationship between body size and carbohydrate uptake33:20 - Are fasted rides still a thing?38:30 - Understanding carbo-loading and its benefits44:40 - Common fuelling mistakes made by cyclists53:44 - Key takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.