About this episode

Adam Pulford introduces a practical framework for scaling carbohydrate intake based on ride demands.

Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand seems to have a different answer. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a practical fueling framework that scales carbohydrate intake to the demands of your ride. Using kilojoule output, ride intensity, and duration, you'll learn how to build a fueling strategy that's individualized, repeatable, and easy to apply for ea...

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Host: Adam Pulford

Topics covered

• carbohydrate fueling
• cycling nutrition
• performance strategy
• individualized fueling
• ride intensity

Keywords

• carb fueling
• cycling
• nutrition advice
• kilojoule output
• ride duration

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Organizations: CTS

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