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Jan Ullrich - Exclusive Interview for La PrimafitJan Ullrich is the most successful German road cyclists in history. He is a Tour de France winner, Vuelta a España winner, Olympic Champion, World Champion, and multiple German National Champion.1. How..

Fueling Champions: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Tour de France StageAt the Tour de France, performance begins long before the first pedal stroke. Nutrition is everything – precisely planned, perfectly timed, and tailored to each stage.As the officia..

What do the best cyclists need to be able to perform at their maximum in the Tour de France?5000 water bottles, 100 cans of energy drink, 3000 energy bars/chews and 3000 energy gels. During the current Tour de France, this is the amount that Team Vis..

COMPETITION NUTRITION STRATEGYWhen it comes to eating and drinking in an Ironman, as with all endurance competitions, it's all about finding a balance between providing your body with enough energy and what your body can tolerate from an intake persp..

CARB LOADING (LOADING WITH CARBOHYDRATES IN THE DAYS BEFORE AN IRONMAN)Carb loading is a strategy that endurance athletes have used since the 1970s to maximize glycogen stores in the days leading up to a competition. Although various methods have bee..

DURING THE COMPETITION: HOW MUCH CARBOHYDRATES?Consuming additional carbohydrates during your Ironman has a number of positive effects that combine to result in better performance and a faster race time. During the race there is no need for other mac..