Nutrition at the cycling World Tour level with Robert Gorgos (Bora-Hansgrohe nutritionist) | EP#267

Robert Gorgos is the team nutritionist of Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team (a World Tour level team). In this interview, he discusses his role and responsibilities as nutritionist at a World Tour team, and how cyclists at the highest level approach nutrition in racing, training, and in their day to day.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Robert's role and responsibilities as the nutritionist of Bora-Hansgrohe -What's changed in the last few years, and what might change in the next few years in nutrition in pro cycling? -Energy demands, macronutrient needs, and intake of nutrition in meals and in training during normal training periods -Nutrition during stage races (during the race and around the race)  -How to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way -The use of train-low strategies (training with low carbohydrate availability) -How to be able to take on large amounts of carbohydrate in races -Common mistakes and top tips around nutrition for endurance athletes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts267/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Ministry of Nutrition - Robert's online store of nutrition products Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling Team All Nutrition-related episodes on That Triathlon Show Musculoskeletal adaptations, “train low” strategies, and muscle fiber types with prof. John Hawley | EP#248 High carbohydrate, low carbohydrate, or periodised carbohydrate intake with Louise Burke, PhD | EP#236 Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181 Effects of 120 g/h of Carbohydrates Intake during a Mountain Marathon on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Elite Runners   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.