That Triathlon Show Nutrition at the cycling World Tour level with Robert Gorgos (Bora-Hansgrohe nutritionist) | EP#267
Robert Gorgos is the team nutritionist of Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team (a World Tour level team). In this interview, he discusses his role and responsibilities as nutritionist at a World Tour team, and how cyclists at the highest level approach nutrition in racing, training, and in their day to day.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Robert's role and responsibilities as the nutritionist of Bora-Hansgrohe
-What's changed in the last few years, and what might change in the next few years in nutrition in pro cycling?
-Energy demands, macronutrient needs, and intake of nutrition in meals and in training during normal training periods
-Nutrition during stage races (during the race and around the race)
-How to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way
-The use of train-low strategies (training with low carbohydrate availability)
-How to be able to take on large amounts of carbohydrate in races
-Common mistakes and top tips around nutrition for endurance athletes
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
- Ministry of Nutrition - Robert's online store of nutrition products
- Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team
- All Nutrition-related episodes on That Triathlon Show
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- High carbohydrate, low carbohydrate, or periodised carbohydrate intake with Louise Burke, PhD | EP#236
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