How do MTB pros fuel up for race day?

[@kevingorzny]

This stuff isn’t discussed enough. I’m glad most of them gave actual examples of foods and not just “40 grams of quality carbs”. Examples are always way more helpful.

[@AltitudeAerials]

Could you also do a short segment of the racers pedalling up to a stage? The downhill is great obviously, but we rarely get to see how they tackle the up

[@monchosalce]

I'm still waiting for this! Very curious how they handle that

[@sean_lundy]

Now we know where yohan gets his energy from, THE SUN!!!!

[@toony_grant]

And water, "because water is Life!"

[@GoodTrails]

I had a friend who would pack a tupperware full of Spaghetti and bring it to race day. Sounds crazy, but a lot of people would get jealous while eating their Larabars!

[@andrewrode3339]

Not one person said energy drink, I bet there is some unhappy sponsors on the phone after this video 😉

[@m00nchildblues]

Gaterade type drinks really make a dif for me.22 oz gaterade gives me less cramping than 22oz of water. All about the electrolytes in extreme sports!

[@FlyingMeta]

Andrew Rode prob cos its fizzy, can't carry, makes u burp etc and ofc too much sugar

[@andrewrode3339]

@@FlyingMeta there is a hell of a lot more negative points to energy drinks than them dude!

[@joshobrien7708]

reality is those energy drinks are total garbage. :)

[@sixstanger00]

@@m00nchildblues Agree 100%. When I started MTBing, I drank water. Then I tried Gatorade and the difference was staggering. Water does absolutely nothing for me. It can keep you hydrated, but the electrolytes must be regularly replenished to keep the body operating at redline.

[@sixstanger00]

I race XC and to me plain water just doesn't cut it. It keeps you hydrated, but it doesn't replenish electrolytes which are essential for long days on the bike. I also agree that the body seems to go through water faster. I usually keep my bottle full of Lemon Lime Gatorade. I also try to drink a 20 oz before the race starts, along with a Gu stroop wafel. It's imperative that you have your body already saturated with fluids going in; the amino acids in the wafel will help combat muscle fatigue. A couple of hours before the race, I'll eat a blueberry muffin and maybe a little coffee for a shot of caffeine -- but never less than 1 hr before start time. If you go into a race doped up on caffeine, your body will metabolize it quicker during the race and you'll find yourself trying to maintain a race pace while staving off a caffeine crash. The night before is when I go load up on carbs -- pasta like chicken alfredo. Just nothing fried like a hamburger -- anything greasy and you'll feel like total shit 10 minutes into the race.

[@firstbornmiddle]

Using Eddie Masters as click bait? Not acceptable, he is the spirit of enduro, where is his valued knowledge?

[@CalgaryDynastar]

firstbornmiddle my thoughts exactly, I wanna know what kind of tallboy he’s crushing:)

[@adamoslizo1604]

Definietly its click bait reason! They stole my time. Damn thieves! Hahaha

[@joshobrien7708]

for me personally ive found eating a large serving of pasta the night before really helps allot with energy levels, even more so then rice.

[@pinkbike]

Pasta is our go to 💪

[@SailingFrolic]

I gotta say. I absolutely love how most mountain bikers are so upbeat and joyful like that one guy who went into the sunlight. Sad that some who aren't as kind, joyful and nice ruin the image for the rest of us.

[@m00nchildblues]

I like yohanne barelli, looks like its all about fun as a pro. He looks like capt jack, he needs to get into acting, seriously!

[@SailingFrolic]

I was about to say he seems like he's having tons of fun.

[@dkydon]

keep the good videos coming love your vids

[@jamesherd9132]

Nice One Rick How is Dunkeld?

[@ariherman4275]

Sick video 🤘

[@sunnyday3385]

Try eating crspy pork sisig, crispy pata and fried rice...😃😃🍗🍕🍔🍝🍺

[@6666mo]

few beers fo sure!

[@ninoroldan2448]

what's that on her helmet at 1:40?

[@stoenchu122]

Niño Roldan Helmet’s inner pads

[@respectablebogan3276]

keeps it cooler as they are removable

[@t3hRodec]

@ 0:01 looks a little bit like Wolverine 😏

[@MicheleCaprari]

Price The Sun! !!

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Ill tell you right now. From a bodybuilder stand point. I have found nothing better than the following. Empty stomach, 5 gooey medjool dates and in 2 Cups of water, blended frothy. Drink it all about 20 mins before the race. This combo will give you endless legs. Best work out ever. Loads of direct clean energy.

[@fobster2000]

Can't beat dates for sure

[@SailingFrolic]

Dates? As in those Lil grape thingies? Huh.

[@richandiben]

I'm currently on the Carnivore diet, I take Pork Chops.

[@carlosgil697]

Why did you change the title's typeface? Does not feel right

[@flyboysnugs]

Oh no you didn't! U didnt just bunny ears Sam Hill!!

[@thisisnotme4577]

I thought they'd be bothered much more about nutrition.. some of the racers don't really seem to care 😂

[@danzelhill]

Just don't overcomplicate everything.

[@SailingFrolic]

Mountain bikers have always been a very laid back crowd. Road bikers, less so.

[@That.Guy.]

I’m a mountain biker. I usually load up on Wendy’s baconators and chocolate Frosty’s before, during and after the race

[@ethandaly1818]

Tha fuck is a wrap and a rice cake

[@respectablebogan3276]

hhahahaa

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Just drink whisky

[@m00nchildblues]

Why pro enduro riders are more fun and laid back, and pro xc riders are more serious snobby weight weenies? Who gets paid more? Thoughts?

[@pinkbike]

The spirit of Enduro!

[@AudiSportDre]

None of these “diets” seem all that great or really even healthy. Just carbs and hydration for energy. Where’s the caloric value? Where’s the protein and vegetables and fiber. I’d like to know what they meal prep throughout the week

[@machyne82]

How pro’s get diabetes 😂. Google Tim Noakes, he wrote the book on carbohydrates for performance and literally tore it up.

[@scrumpoxjnr]

For 50+km days on the bike and the kind of training these guys do you need to be eating carbs. Pretty much impossible to get in the volume of food required if you're trying to eat low carb. It's also the quickest and easiest to digest which is important during these big days. So what might apply to an office worker who rides only a few times a week might not apply to these guys.

[@machyne82]

Tom Bugler meat is incredibly calorie and nutritionally dense. Watch a few vegan videos, they all complain about digestion. I’m doing carnivore. I can eat 2.5 lbs of meat and feel like I’m water fasting. Sammy Inkinen and his wife rowed to Hawaii on only fats and protein.

[@MrCobba123]

Why you'd want to limit yourself and ignore the health benefits of all other food groups is beyond me. What a restrictive way to live/eat. Protein is very slow to digest. When you're riding as hard as these guys you need quick energy.

[@machyne82]

CuddlySloth I find it incredibly liberating, I don’t have to think about what shit artificial poison is in my food because it doesn’t have an ingredient label. I have reversed metabolic syndrome and have seen more gains and the best health of my life. That’s why I do it.

[@scrumpoxjnr]

@@machyne82 You do you mate, it might work for you and your lifestyle, but I very much doubt a meat only diet is going to optimal for people racing all day. Vegans only struggle with digestion because typically they're eating massive amounts of highly fibrous foods like vegetables and legumes. More simple carbohydrate from potatoes, oats, flour, sugars etc goes down very easily and is the quickest food to digest and that's what I and most of these other people are suggesting. Not vegetables and beans. Meat is also very expensive for quality outdoor reared produce and very expensive environmentally too.