Tour de France: How professional cycling teams eat and cook on the road

[Mohammad Mazhar Hussain]

Professional cycling teams have revolutionized their approach to nutrition, investing in custom food trucks, personalized apps, and carefully planned meals to boost performance. Chefs and nutritionists face the challenge of adapting to ever-changing environments, drawing on data to tailor meals to each rider's specific needs. Teams leverage partnerships and cutting-edge technologies like AI to determine precise nutritional requirements. Simplicity and transparency are key in menu design, with the emphasis on meeting athletes' needs rather than culinary flair. Managing the logistics of cooking for a cycling team during races is no small feat, requiring early starts and meticulous planning. The camaraderie among chefs from different teams adds a unique dimension to the high-pressure environment of professional cycling races[1].

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[1] https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/cxxx568grlwo