Bicycling.com talks to Team Garmin-Chipotle Team Physiologist Allen Lim for an inside look at the team’s daily menu that includes meals prepared by the famous Chef Willy Balmat.
From the article: “Post-stage on the team bus, which also has its own refrigerator, riders snack on white rice and eggs drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (which Mr. Lim says helps speed the rate the body is able to absorb precious energy stores) and also light, fresh dishes such as cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto or mozzarella and tomato caprese salad. ‘Christian always eats a big plate of rice with honey and Siracha hot sauce, and eggs,’ says Mr. Lim. In addition, riders drink a protein and carbohydrate shake, and a Clif electrolyte drink mixed with extra salt and potassium. ‘Fluid is huge,’ says Mr. Lim. ‘We make them drink a mandatory amount of 1.5 liters in the first hour off the bike.’ “
