As with any sport, a cyclist has to know the best foods to eat. Cycling is a sport of endurance, placing a very high demand on the muscles and the cardiovascular system. Log In. 2020 Grand Depart Cancelled on account of Covid-19 COMEBACK GRAND DEPART FOR 2021 EPIC: 26 JUNE 2021 ITT might … We've worked with James Collins, elite performance nutritionist, to bring you a marathon meal plan aimed at the seven days leading up to race day. How much fuel your body needs will differ depending on a few factors such as the length or difficulty of the ride. This epic journey requires a lot of mental determination, impressive fitness and a carefully honed, calorie-packed diet. Route. A nutritional plan, low in fat and high carbohydrates will provide the needed energy for the ride.

BC Epic 1000. Knowing what your body likes to consume while riding is an essential basic to learn – some can survive entirely on energy gels and drinks, whereas others can only stomach real food such as biscuits, sandwiches or fruit.

Your most important meal is breakfast the day before the race. It is essential that the food's consumed go down easy and stay down. Below you'll find links to each of the days explaining suggested nutrition strategies, as well as meal and snack recipes and ideas to help you stay on top of your nutrition all week. General Classification. About. Register. MTB Stage Race Training Plans 3 and 6-8 Day MTB Stage Races.

Including Breck Epic, TSE, TransRockies and Single Track 6, Pisgha Stage Race, BC Bike Race Forum. Arguably the toughest challenge any cyclist will face, The Tour de France demands riders cover 3,519 km across 21 stages in just 23 days - the equivalent of cycling from England to Cairo!. This breakfast should be big, says Kropelnicki. It should also be low-fiber, low-fat and focus on carbs, such as pancakes. Home. Links. More: Your Most Important Pre-Race Meal The perfect pre-race day breakfast might include two eggs, pancakes, two pieces of toast and even homefries. Contact. Buckshot. While experimenting with your exercise and diet routines, you may find it helpful to keep a log of what you ate before/after a ride and how it made you feel. 22, 2020 RBC GranFondo Whistler 2020 & UCI GranFondo World Championships – Event Cancelled. The series is open to all in the Cycling BC … May. Gallery. What to eat during training.

Navigation: Home » Sportives. More. The Escape Velocity Cycling Club is hosting a Virtual BC Cup race series on the Zwift online platform on Saturdays at 10:30 AM (PST). But, make sure to keep your routine consistent before/on a long ride or race day! Rules. What you eat and drink during training should mirror what you plan to eat during a sportive.