Nutrition is a hot topic in the modern peloton, and for good reason. A grand tour like the Tour de France is an immense challenge for the body. Fail to fuel or eat properly, and you'll pay the price. In this episode, we uncover the latest strategies that pros use to sustain themselves through three weeks of grueling racing. Joining us is Maaike Polspoel, the performance nutritionist for the top-ranked Soudal Quick-Step team. Tune in to this episode for insights and tips that you can apply to your own training regimen. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Meal Times 06:31 Pre-Race Nutrition and Timing 09:36 Fueling During the Race 19:36 Feed Zone Nutrition and Rice Cakes 23:12 Making Rice Cakes at Home 25:02 Sourcing Local and High-Quality Products 27:38 Nutrition in the Last Week of the Tour 29:40 Cheat Meals and Celebrations 32:18 Hydration and Electrolytes 37:43 Supplements: Bicarbonate and Ketones 39:17 Nutrition Advice for Everyday Cyclists 41:31 Biggest Nutrition Myth: Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods 42:00 Ending Hope you’ll enjoy the conversation with Maaike!  – LINKS – Kevin Verstaen ⁠⁠Soudal Quick-Step⁠⁠ Host:⁠⁠ ⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠⁠ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ________ Follow Castelli on social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.