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What do Pro Cyclists Really Eat? Nutrition Masterclass ft Dr Tim Podlogar | JOIN Masterclass #2
Season 5, Ep. 163
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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 rides
This 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.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:49 - What happens to the body during exercise?
11:05 - Recommended carbohydrate intake before and during rides
16:27 - Training the gut to absorb more carbohydrates
24:40 - Nutrition recommendations for cyclists
29:20 - Relationship between body size and carbohydrate uptake
33:20 - Are fasted rides still a thing?
38:30 - Understanding carbo-loading and its benefits
44:40 - Common fuelling mistakes made by cyclists
53:44 - Key takeaways
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