WHETHER IT’S A CHAMPAGNE shower standing on the podium after a race or enjoying a cold beer after a warm day on the bike with your mates, alcohol and cycling are synonymous with sporting success and performance.
Having watched this year’s Grand Tours race by, I find it fascinating that Tour de France riders used to “hydrate” themselves on the bike with bottles of wine and champagne. While I certainly encourage my riders to celebrate a stage win with a glass or two – you’d be hard pressed to find a sports dietitian recommending alcohol to optimise your cycling performance!
My professional advice as a sports dietitian is that there is always a
