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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Mountain biking (MTB) and cyclocross are off-road cycling disciplines with varied technical demands.
  • Standard nutritional guidelines exist, but specific adaptations are needed for these disciplines.
  • Current methods may underestimate energy expenditure due to the physical demands of bicycle handling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline discipline-specific nutritional recommendations for MTB and cyclocross athletes.
  • To address the underestimation of exercise energy expenditure (EEE) in these sports.
  • To provide guidelines for energy intake, nutrient timing, and bone health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on MTB and cyclocross nutrition.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to EEE in off-road cycling.
  • Development of a corrected formula for estimating energy needs.

Main Results:

  • Standard recommendations for caffeine and carbohydrate intake are supported.
  • Current EEE quantification methods underestimate actual energy costs.
  • A formula is proposed to estimate minimum target energy intake, including a correction factor for off-road cycling.

Conclusions:

  • MTB and cyclocross athletes require tailored nutrition plans considering discipline-specific demands.
  • Accurate EEE estimation is crucial for optimizing athlete energy intake.
  • Nutritional strategies should support performance, recovery, and long-term bone health.