When it comes to cycling, nutrition is key. For long stretches of cardiovascular activity, your body needs the proper fuel in order to maximize performance. This reins true for many different sports, but cycling perhaps is the most important example, as competitions such as the tour de france stretch to around 2068 miles. As such, it is my job today to tell you exactly what you need to be eating in order to become the best cycler you can be. Without further ado, lets start with the essential biomolecule you need to consume: carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are a short-term form of energy. When your body is in desperate need for sustenance during long periods of exercise, carbohydrates are the first to be burned off for energy. It may seem counterintuitive, though, to say carbs is a good source of fuel for cycling as it seems all our lives we have been told that carbs are the scourge of weight loss. Eating carbs means more weight and less performance. However, it is important to distinguish good carbs from bad carbs. Carbohydrates are basically sugars; plants make an excessive amount of carbohydrates during photosynthesis. That combined with the starch and other sugars they already have in themselves, and plants can prove to be a good source of essential carbs. Some of these food can include sweet potato, bananas, brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and oatmeal. While cycling, it is also important to eat energy bars in order to keep up protein levels. Pasta can also be a huge source of carbs, but be careful not to consume too much lest you feel heavy on the big day.
And that is what is the most important food to eat in order to maximize cycling performance. Uptake of carbs is the best way to feel energized during a race. Just be careful not to overfill on carbs. See you next time.
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