How-to · 1 min

How to fuel long and intense activities

November 9, 2026 · YouTube

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Grab a snack and press play.

1 min · YouTube · 2026

In short

Long enough to deplete you: come in well fuelled, with a meal 2 to 3 hours before, then aim for up to 90 g of carbs an hour from foods that work together.

Length
1 min
Date
November 9, 2026
Language
English
Where it plays
YouTube
Sport
Bike, Run

WHEN IT TASTES GOOD, IT’S GOOD.*

The best fuelling plan is the one you’ll still want to eat at kilometre 32. We did the math so the snack can just be a snack.

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