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Podcast: EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast
Episode: Training For A Gran Fondo: Nutrition Cat 4 Questions. Mmmm, Carbs. Protein.
Description: I am training for a 80 Mile Gran Fondo this summer and would like some feedback/recommendations/tips on Diets to follow. I bike 3/4 times a week, and play ice hockey twice.
My three main questions are:
I am looking to stick to about 50% Carbs, 30% Protein and 20% Fat. I feel that if I don’t get enough Carbs I feel sluggish (from a previous breakdown of 40%, 30%, 30%). Does this mean that my body might become more used to using Carbs as opposed to Fats to fuel my ride? Would I want to use Fat more?
I’ve read abou...