Cyclists have it during Gira demanding, van aert in stage burned 7,000 calories

BRATISLAVA. It has become an unwritten rule that the organizers of the Tour de France, Gira or Vuelta include the hardest stages in the final competition week.

Usually, cyclists who have already had fifteen stages in their feet have to reach the bottom of their forces, and it does not matter whether they are fighting for victory in the overall ranking or just want to come to the destination of prestigious races.

Itinerary of this year’s Gira It was quite mild, but the introduction of the third competition block brought a stage in which some riders seemed more than six hours spent on a bicycle as a whole eternity.

At the 16th stage, nearly five thousand meters came and had to conquer four climb, each of which was at least ten kilometers long.

Such stages are causing a tremendous expenditure of energy and Wout Van Aert for Belgian TV SPORZA said he had burned up to 7300 calories during this mountain rehearsal.

He almost didn’t finish the dinner

According to Fitness Revolution It is the equivalent of what a man would have 78 kg at his weight of approximately a 15 -hour fast walk (6.4-8 km/h).

Van Aert a day later he joked that he was annoyed, that he did not break his record from the climb to Mont Ventoux from 2021, when he burned 200 calories more.

Video: Editing of 16.

Another Belgian cyclist Quinten Hermans burned five thousand calories, but compared to his famous compatriot is 16 kg lighter.

« I am lucky to weigh less than wout and it must also be said that I finished quite a bit later than him. However, there are guys who have crossed the border of seven thousand calories, » said Alpecin Rider – Deceuninck.

The owner of 50 professional victories Van Aert admitted that after such a day it is not easy to replenish energy. « I almost didn’t try dinner, » he said.

“Fortunately, we have skilled people in our team to calculate it all and build a menu that is as stupid as possible.

I had something sweet, a kind of pudding and something I don’t like. In the evening it was mainly rice with a little steak, « said the Belgian.

For the victory of Tiramisu

In today’s world of cycling, where the smallest details often decide on success or failure, proper nutrition is important, like training.

The body regeneration process begins several meters from the finish line, when competitors replenish the energy by receiving fast sugars (carbohydrates) and proteins.

Many fans remember how Peter Sagan used to eat for a handful of rubber teddy bears right after the race, making it a collagen in addition to sugars, which helps to wear muscles and joints.

Dientologist Stephanie Scheirlynck, who cooperates on Gire with Lidl – Trek, says she asks sports directors to tactics to adjust the diet plan to a specific rider.

« All top teams can set it up correctly. Some riders are calmer when they have it calculated. They don’t think about it and trust us completely. On the contrary, more experienced riders often trust their feeling, » says the dietitian.

In an interview with Sporza, she revealed that they rewarded for the victory in the Tiramis stage in the Lidl – Trek team. Thanks to Mads Pedersen, Carlos Veron and Daan Hoole, they have already enjoyed this dessert six times.

« It is too often (laughing), but it is allowed for such energy expenditure. Above all, the food must still be tasty, » Scheirlynck added.

Dumoulin had to bounce

Perhaps the most famous digestive problems during the cycling race was at Giro d’Italia 2017 Dutchman Tom Dumoulin, who wore a pink jersey of the leader.

About 32 km before the destination of the royal stage in Bormia, he had to dismiss the bike and improvised to make a great need in the grass.

Video: Toma Dumoulin’s stomach problems on Giro d’Italia 2017

« At the top of Stelvia, I suddenly felt the problem that was escalated during the descent. It could have been a combination of a high altitude and eating too much gels, » said Sunweb.

In addition, the tests have shown that it had elevated levels of fructose and lactose.

« The management of the team in panic called a dietitian. I would prefer to order him pizza with pepperons. The rubber bears and pancakes put it on his feet and finally won Giro, » says team colleague Laurens Ten Dam.

Last year, the American team EF Education – Easypost was looked at the public. For breakfast, cyclists like omelet, pancakes, oatmeal, cereals or fresh juice and coffee cannot be missing.

« After the stages, they are already waiting for food on the bus, because the riders have about an hour to start replenishing the glycogen supplies necessary for a strong start to the next stage, » writes nutritional advisor Will Girling.

And in the evening the competitors prepare grilled chicken, stewed fish, rice, pasta, fresh soup, which helps to soothe the digestive system, or in various ways of heat -treated vegetables.

Cyclists at this year’s Gire are waiting for two demanding climber stages, where the diet will be important. Friday’s stage is very similar to the 16th.