What They Don’t Tell You About High Carb Fuelling

Are more carbs ALWAYS better for cyclists? We headed to the University of Exeter to put Conor to the test and find out exactly how efficiently he uses the carbohydrates he consumes while riding. Plus, renowned performance nutritionist Dr. Tim Podlogar explains the science behind carbohydrate absorption, oxidation, and tolerance to help you optimise your own fueling strategy!

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - How many carbs do cyclists need?
00:57 - The great carb debate
01:31 - The experiment begins
02:15 - Absorption vs Oxidation vs Tolerance
04:02 - Hitting the limit
04:50 - The immediate aftermath
06:39 - The results are in!
08:05 - What the results mean for Conor's fueling
09:18 - Why were his numbers low?
12:17 - Key takeaways

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