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FUEL LIKE A PRO – RICE CAKE RECIPE

FUEL LIKE A PRO – RICE CAKE RECIPE

Pro cyclists have been fueling with rice cakes for yearsCheck out the stats Nutrient Per Batch Per Cake (10) Per Cake (8) Calories 1,740 175 kcal 218 kcal Carbs 350g 35g 44g Fat 28g 3g 3.5g Protein 24g 2.5g 3g Sodium 1,160mg 116mg 145mg Ingredients: 

Rethinking the “Speed Limit” of Fueling

Rethinking the “Speed Limit” of Fueling

Why 90g/h Might Not Be Your Limit As endurance athletes, we’ve long been told that 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is the physiological limit for absorption. We often structure our nutrition plans around this ceiling, assuming anything more is just a recipe for GI 

2023 Dust Bowl 100 Gravel Race Report

2023 Dust Bowl 100 Gravel Race Report

July22, 2023 The Dust Bowl Gravel Race was the most professionally produced bike race I’ve ever done. The race director was super organized and seemed to think of everything. He lined up many many sponsors as he was seemingly able to get the cooperation of 

Gravel Bicycle Racing Nutrition: Fueling Strategies for Optimal Performance

Gravel Bicycle Racing Nutrition: Fueling Strategies for Optimal Performance

Endurance gravel bicycle racing places significant demands on the body, requiring cyclists to maintain high energy levels for extended periods. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in sustaining performance, preventing fatigue, and maximizing performance. In this article, we will delve into the importance of carbohydrate 

The Most Common Pitfalls in Training for Gravel Races

The Most Common Pitfalls in Training for Gravel Races

Gravel racing has gained significant popularity in recent years, attracting cyclists looking for new challenges and unique riding experiences. To perform best in these demanding races, competitors training for gravel races must ensure the right dose of intensity and recovery. However, there are common pitfalls 

TrainingPeaks workouts in Zwift

TrainingPeaks workouts in Zwift

Zwift offers hundreds of kilometers of roads to explore and races to participate in along with video game-style achievements and progression for extra motivation. So the ability to do your TrainingPeaks workouts in Zwift’s virtual world can make training just that more fun. Zwift has 

Winning at aging – Part 1

Winning at aging – Part 1

Feeling young (or old) has always been an abstract notion for me. I hoped exercise and eating right really did make a difference but it’s hard to know how it was really effecting my health and youthfulness. My views on this changed recently while reading 

Rough Trail 50K Ultra Marathon Race report

Rough Trail 50K Ultra Marathon Race report

Location – Red River Gorge – Pine Ridge, KY Easily the hardest 50 K east of Colorado. 32.4 miles 6200 ft of climbing. Pre-race warm up on course – Since an inch of rain had fallen earlier in the day – course was quite flooded 

My First Ironman

My First Ironman

The following is Patrick’s account of his first Ironman – Ironman Chattanooga. Before I get into this post I want to thank Coach Geoff. He was able to train me to be so efficient at long distance biking that when I got off my bike 

Patrick

Patrick

Patrick’s experience with TLC Endurance I have been training under Geoff for a little over a year now and he has been a great coach to work with in many aspects. The first and most important of these is his ability (and perhaps obligation as