Professional cycling has seen a dramatic shift in fuelling strategies over recent years. Back in 2018, Chris Froome's approach of 100g carbohydrates per hour was groundbreaking. Now, cyclists like Thymen Arensman consume upwards of 120-150g per hour. This increase is essential for sustaining energy during demanding rides. Training the digestive system is crucial; riders must condition their guts to handle such quantities of carbs, often through increased effort in training sessions. Though gels are effective for quick energy, they are not preferred by all, with real food options presenting challenges in quantities needed.
After winning that stage in the Alps, Arensman explained that he had been trying to eat between upwards of 120g of carbs per hour, and that was likely the key to his success.
Taking on 150g of carbs per hour using energy gels could mean consuming more than five gels each hour, which is not easy on the digestive system.
It's training! Like training your lungs/heart/mind, you can train the gut! If you didnât train it, your stomach will be destroyed!
The main thing is training! If you do it out of nowhere, of course, your stomach will be destroyed.
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