Nutrition
Base Build Fueling Carb Floor
Base build fueling carb floor keeps adequate daily carbs as zone-two hours climb—under-fueling during high-volume base raises illness risk and stalls aerobic gains.
Base build fueling carb floor keeps adequate daily carbs during high-volume zone-two blocks—under-fueling while hours climb raises illness risk and stalls adaptation. Many cyclists need five to eight grams carbs per kilogram on double-digit weekly hour base, scaled to body size and intensity.
Long rides need intra carbs even when pace feels easy. Protein and fat stay balanced; carb floor is minimum, not binge license.
Common questions
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Do I need more carbs during base training?
Yes when weekly hours climb. Many cyclists need five to eight grams carbs per kilogram daily in high-volume base plus hourly fuel on long rides—even easy pace depletes glycogen.
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