What do professional cyclists eat?

Learn from the pros to fuel your cycling performance, manage your weight and improve your health

The Albanian champ eats some grub before the final sprint on stage 13

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Nutrition plays a huge role in cycling performance. It influences how much energy you have to perform on the bike and how you recover after your training.

Food is so important that pro cycling teams employ their own chefs and nutritionists to make sure that riders are getting exactly what they need for every meal and while they ride.

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