The News Agents Weekend Edition: Tour de France - what does it take to conquer the world's toughest race? - The Sports Agents
Jul 4, 2025
Join Kasia Niewiadoma, the 2024 Tour de France Femmes winner, Adam Blythe, a former pro cyclist and commentator, and Nigel Mitchell, a nutrition expert for Team Sky, as they dive into the world of competitive cycling. They discuss the grueling endurance training and mental strategies that define success in such a demanding race. Kasia shares her personal journey to victory, while Nigel highlights the critical role nutrition plays in performance. Together, they explore the pressures and emotional challenges that come with competing at the highest level.
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Kasia's Final Stage Experience
- Kasia Niewiadoma described being mentally and physically zoned out during the Tour de France Femme's final grueling stage.
- She relied on simple, clear information from her team while pushing through immense pain to reach the finish line.
Essential Carbohydrate Intake Tips
- Consume 70 to 130 grams of carbohydrates per hour during stages, adjusting for intensity and using a variety of sources like gels and sports drinks.
- Don’t ignore fueling even under pressure, as it directly impacts performance and recovery.
Train Fueling Under Hard Effort
- Train to fuel properly even under extreme effort despite discomfort as it prevents energy loss.
- Practice consuming gels and fluids during high-intensity efforts to maintain performance flow.