What Pro Cyclists Eat with World Tour Nutritionist Will Girling | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 501

Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com   // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2  Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:40) High Carbohydrate Intake in Endurance Sports (03:34) Differences Between Elite and Average Athletes (05:05) Building a Nutrition Plan for Cyclists (07:41) Calculating Caloric Demands for Pro Cyclists (10:41) Managing Weight and Hydration in Training (18:16) Balancing Fiber Intake During Grand Tours (20:25) Macro Guidelines for Cyclists (25:22) Common Nutrition Mistakes Cyclists Make (27:10) Fueling Strategies for Endurance Rides (30:03) Carbohydrate Periodization Explained (35:59) Nutrition for Pro Cyclists During Grand Tours (43:12) Practical Nutrition Tips for Everyday Cyclists (49:19) Final Thoughts and Resources Will Girling has been the lead nutritionist at EF Pro Cycling during an era of massive change in cycling nutrition. He joins us for a dive into the intricacies of endurance nutrition for pro and average cyclists alike, including high carbohydrate intake during competitions, strategic fueling for grand tours, and the variance in individual nutritional responses. Get practical tips for amateurs, the importance of proper nutrient timing, common nutrition mistakes, and the essentials of building a well-rounded diet for cyclists. // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Will Girling’s Nutrition Coaching: https://willgirling.com/  - The Flavor Thesaurus book: https://a.co/d/1y98lvt  // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS - Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi - Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q  - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ - TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE - TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad - TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd - TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad  - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea  - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 - Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP - Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN