I think the two factors that are missing from this conversation is carb vs fat use during low intensity and high intensity demands which can determine how much fuel required for the work beyond the initial use 60-90 minutes. Secondly, body mass, I’m 95 kg and have plenty of fat to fuel my rides beyond the first 60-90 minutes. Listeners that are looking to lose weight shouldn’t use any carbs to fuel so they manage their insulin levels properly and spend more time properly hydrating. Just sharing what has helped me improve my performance over the last 20 weeks.
You mentioned carbs during a race (running). I'm fueling my training at this moment to prepare my gut for a HM next Sunday. How many carbs would you take in during a 90 min HM race? Best regards Thomas
I was wandering how much carbs/h should I take and your 30%-40% rule of thumb makes a lot of sense. I have been eating less than that and struggled to finish the harder days. Thanks!
What's not talked about is how much the pros work on efficiency during training, particularly in the off season. The high carb thing is used in the weeks leading upto a GRAND TOUR and during a GRAND TOUR! Hands up who's riding grand tours???!
I think the two factors that are missing from this conversation is carb vs fat use during low intensity and high intensity demands which can determine how much fuel required for the work beyond the initial use 60-90 minutes. Secondly, body mass, I’m 95 kg and have plenty of fat to fuel my rides beyond the first 60-90 minutes. Listeners that are looking to lose weight shouldn’t use any carbs to fuel so they manage their insulin levels properly and spend more time properly hydrating. Just sharing what has helped me improve my performance over the last 20 weeks.
I was good until Alex said "the goal of every Sunday ride is not to win the Sunday rie". After hearing that he's dead to me! 🤣
Don't forget about the goal of every ride on a bike path!
@@Zondorino 😂
I can not like this enough! Sooo glad someone addressed this high carb issue. 👍
You mentioned carbs during a race (running). I'm fueling my training at this moment to prepare my gut for a HM next Sunday. How many carbs would you take in during a 90 min HM race?
Best regards
Thomas
I was wandering how much carbs/h should I take and your 30%-40% rule of thumb makes a lot of sense. I have been eating less than that and struggled to finish the harder days. Thanks!
What's not talked about is how much the pros work on efficiency during training, particularly in the off season. The high carb thing is used in the weeks leading upto a GRAND TOUR and during a GRAND TOUR! Hands up who's riding grand tours???!