Cycling Diet: Carbs vs. Fats!?

In this episode of the EVOQ Bike podcast, the team discusses essential nutrition strategies for cyclists. Topics include carbohydrate and protein intake, the debate between dieting and not dieting, and practical tips for meal planning. They also delve into the role of leucine, the importance of protein, and how to manage training and recovery effectively. Whether you're preparing for race day or just want to improve your cycling performance, this episode has valuable insights for every cyclist.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Common Misconceptions in Cycling Nutrition01:04 Welcome to the Evoke Bike Podcast02:07 Debating Dieting Approaches in Cycling03:24 The Importance of Protein in Cycling Nutrition04:48 Challenges and Strategies for Vegan Cyclists07:43 Meal Planning and Tracking for Optimal Performance10:50 Fueling Strategies for Training and Recovery17:15 The Role of Carbohydrates and Protein Timing28:39 Listening to Your Body and Adjusting Nutrition35:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! Lactigo: MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Along on Strava: Training Packs: Best Chamois Cream: Mushrooms: Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content:

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Cycling Diet: Carbs vs. Fats!? is an episode from EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast by EVOQ.BIKE.

This episode is 00:35:43 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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