What To Eat & Drink Before L'Etape Du Tour

Nutrition makes a huge difference, not only to your performance, but also your enjoyment of l'Étape du Tour. Here are GCN's tips on what to eat and drink in the lead up to the event.
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In this video, we cover the nutrition basics such as how much protein to consume to make the most of your training before the event. If you need to shift a couple of kilos to help with your climbing, there are also a couple of painless ways to help.

Finally, getting your nutrition right in the few days immediately before the event is really important, and we explain why and how to carb load, and how to avoid pitfalls in your plan such as when travelling.

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