Whether you’re fuelling for a multi-day bikepacking race, trying to get more out of your training, or simply hoping to feel a little better on your everyday rides, what and when you eat can change everything.

This week on Detours, I’m joined by Uri Carlson, a sports dietitian who helps athletes at every level build sustainable fuelling strategies — for daily training, long days in the saddle, and multi-day adventures alike.

Together, we get into what truly supports strong endurance nutrition. From building a solid day-to-day foundation to knowing when a full meal mid-ultra might be exactly the right call, Uri breaks down the science, the strategy, and the real-world flexibility that long-ride fuelling requires.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to build a strong endurance nutrition foundation, and why consistency matters more than perfection
• How to fuel for training, racing, and recovery, including ways to avoid the dreaded gut bomb
• Practical fuelling for sensitive stomachs, back-to-back long days, and multi-day bikepacking races
• How much protein endurance athletes truly need, and when timing matters
• How to make good choices at a gas-station resupply (and why sometimes a Snickers is exactly the right call)
• Why carbohydrates remain the backbone of endurance performance, no matter what trends say
• What you need to know about hydration and electrolytes to stay consistent on long rides

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