What does the diet of an elite cyclist look like? How riders eat to complete the famous 21 stages of the Tour de France?
Breakfast before the race, starts with a mix of carbohydrate options, including porridge, pasta, rice, quinoa, assorted breads, plus vegetable and fruit juices. Additionally, cyclists needs a high protein intake at breakfast through foods such as eggs, Greek yogurt and smoked salmon. Riders may have some carbohydrate snacks while racing, such as bananas or protein bars. During the race, they will then refuel on a mix of homemade rice cakes and bespoke products including bars and gels.
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