Professional Cyclists eat loads! 120grams of carbs an hour is now typical during races...
This combined with talent and training enables them to ride mind-blowingly fast for hours on end, but what would happen if the rest of us tried to seek fuel like a pro and eat that vast amount of energy?
Will it give us a turbo boost and improve our performance? Would we be running to the toilet? Can you simply go faster by increasing your fuel consumption?
Well… that is what we are going to find out!
00:00 Welcome!
00:55 How Much Should I Eat While Cycling?
01:45 How Much Do Pros Eat While Cycling?
04:55 Which Pro Cyclist Has Eaten The Most?
06:03 1h30 in, how is Hank feeling?
07:12 Don't Forget To Train Your Gut!
09:11 3 hours down, still fresh?
12:20 I'm An Average Cyclist... How Much Should I Eat?
12:55 5 hours in, how does Hank feel?
16:10 Why 60g per hour is a good amount to eat
16:55 Conclusions
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