Will Girling

In this engaging talk, Will Girling, a nutritionist for Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe, shares his expertise on pro cycling nutrition. He introduces the controversial mid-race strategy known as 'carb bombing,' which involves consuming high carbs for performance boosts. Will discusses the importance of sweat testing and hydration strategies, especially in extreme heat. He also highlights the evolving understanding of sodium intake and its effects on athlete performance. Listeners gain invaluable insights into optimizing their nutrition for cycling success.