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CARB BOMBING | Controversial New Fueling Strategy in Pro Cycling | Dr. Will Girling | Ask a Cycling Coach 536

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:27) Meet Will Gerling: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Team Nutritionist

(01:42) Pro Cycling Nutrition Insights

(04:27) Sodium Bicarbonate in Racing

(07:24) Heat and Hydration Strategies

(14:08) Sweat Testing and Practical Applications

(23:07) Evolving Perspectives on Sodium Intake

(26:05) Introduction to Carb Bombing

(28:18) Cam Jones' Unbound Nutrition Strategy

(30:21) Carbohydrate Oxidation and Testing

(34:43) Practical Considerations for High Carb Intake

(39:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In today’s episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Coach Jonathan is joined by Will Girling, Nutritionist for Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe. They discuss the relevance of sweat testing, balancing carbohydrates and sweat in extreme heat, and discuss the new and somewhat controversial mid-race nutrition strategy called “Carb Bombing”. The episode dives into the practical applications of these nutrition strategies, the science behind them, and how you can apply this information to your own training. Share your insights and questions in the comments below. Sign up for TrainerRoad to get AI cycling coaching tailored to you!

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠

- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠

- Will’s Nutrition Services: https://willgirling.com/

- Will’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willgirling

- Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbullborahansgrohe

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// TOPICS COVERED

(00:00) Welcome!

(00:27) Meet Will Gerling: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Team Nutritionist

(01:42) Pro Cycling Nutrition Insights

(04:27) Sodium Bicarbonate in Racing

(07:24) Heat and Hydration Strategies

(14:08) Sweat Testing and Practical Applications

(23:07) Evolving Perspectives on Sodium Intake

(26:05) Introduction to Carb Bombing

(28:18) Cam Jones' Unbound Nutrition Strategy

(30:21) Carbohydrate Oxidation and Testing

(34:43) Practical Considerations for High Carb Intake

(39:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In today’s episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Coach Jonathan is joined by Will Girling, Nutritionist for Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe. They discuss the relevance of sweat testing, balancing carbohydrates and sweat in extreme heat, and discuss the new and somewhat controversial mid-race nutrition strategy called “Carb Bombing”. The episode dives into the practical applications of these nutrition strategies, the science behind them, and how you can apply this information to your own training. Share your insights and questions in the comments below. Sign up for TrainerRoad to get AI cycling coaching tailored to you!

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠

- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠

- Will’s Nutrition Services: https://willgirling.com/

- Will’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willgirling

- Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbullborahansgrohe

// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!

https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

// HELPFUL LINKS

- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠

- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠

- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠
- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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