Since we heard about this at the Giro, I'm presuming theres going to be a lot more mentions of it at le Tour. & I have questions!
My Energy Gel of choice only has 22 carbs in it. Which means to match the pros, I need to eat at least 7 an hour. Every hour. Since energy gels are expensive & damn near impossible to open whilst moving & without scissors, what else are they consuming along with them?
Wouldn't they need to be constantly eating? How come we don't see them constantly eating?
We've known for years carbs are good for athletes, how come we've only suddenly discovered we need to eat lots & lots during an event is even better for us? Do other endurance athletes in other sports do the same?
Does the science actually support this? Would the dude who consumes 155 carbs per hour have more of an advantage?
At what point (if any) would it start to affect riders health?
Do we believe it? Or do we believe the whole carbs thing is a cover up? Believe it or not... i'm something of a sceptic myself.
(I did have more questions, but I forgot them whilst I was typing)
My Energy Gel of choice only has 22 carbs in it. Which means to match the pros, I need to eat at least 7 an hour. Every hour. Since energy gels are expensive & damn near impossible to open whilst moving & without scissors, what else are they consuming along with them?
Wouldn't they need to be constantly eating? How come we don't see them constantly eating?
We've known for years carbs are good for athletes, how come we've only suddenly discovered we need to eat lots & lots during an event is even better for us? Do other endurance athletes in other sports do the same?
Does the science actually support this? Would the dude who consumes 155 carbs per hour have more of an advantage?
At what point (if any) would it start to affect riders health?
Do we believe it? Or do we believe the whole carbs thing is a cover up? Believe it or not... i'm something of a sceptic myself.
(I did have more questions, but I forgot them whilst I was typing)