Nutrition Science

Fueling the Manifesto

Nutrition is not a diet. It is a training metric. Fuel the work required to unlock your peak performance.

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The Foundation

Core Philosophy

"To execute the Build and Overreach weeks successfully, carbohydrates are non-negotiable. You cannot reach a TSB of -30 without adequate glycogen."

The Golden Rules

  • ON

    Eat to Perform

    High carbohydrates. Minimal fat/fiber during the workout window. 120g/hr is the target for high intensity.

  • OFF

    Eat to Recover

    High protein for repair. Nutrient-dense fats for hormonal health. High volume for satiety.

Plate Composition

Compare the "Training Meal" vs. the "Rest Day Meal".

Training Day

Rest Day

Carbs
Protein
Fats
Linear Scaling

The Grams Per Hour Matrix

Most amateur cyclists under-fuel their high-intensity work and over-fuel their recovery. We flip the script. Your carbohydrate intake scales linearly with intensity.

Zone 2 (Endurance)

Fat oxidation is key here. 40-60g/hr is sufficient.

Threshold / VO2 / Race

Glycolytic demand spikes. Increase intake to 80-120g/hr.

Recov
Z2
SST
Race

3:1 Nutritional Periodization

We manipulate macronutrient ratios based on the day's Training Stress Score (TSS). As training load increases, caloric intake matches it purely through carbohydrates.

Intake Matches Load

TSS (Load) Calories (Intake)
Base Build Peak Recovery

Training Day Plate

High TSS Days

65% Carbs
Carbs Glycogen Replenish
Protein Muscle Repair
Fats Low Intake

Rest Day Plate

Recovery Days

High Protein
Carbs Low Intake
Protein Synthesis Focus
Fats Hormonal Health

The Interval Day Timeline

An example of how we structure nutrition around a 90-minute Sweet Spot workout.

07:00

Breakfast

Oatmeal with berries (Complex Carbs). 2 Eggs (Protein).

13:00

Lunch

Chicken Breast, White Rice, Steamed Veggies. (Pre-loading glycogen).

16:00

Pre-Ride Fuel

Banana or Toast with Jam. Simple sugars 60-90m before riding.

17:30

THE WORKOUT

90min Sweet Spot. 60-80g Carbs in bottle. Drink every 15m.

19:10

Recovery Window

Recovery Shake immediately. 20g Protein / 40g Carb.

20:30

Dinner

Lean protein (Salmon/Steak) + High volume salad. Satiety focus.

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