Simple Sugar Mix Up, Cycling Fuel Mistakes
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of EVOQ Bike, Brendan Housler and Landry Bobo discuss the detrimental effects of overloading on simple sugars, drawing from Brendan's personal experiences. Brendan shares how logging his diet and consulting ChatGPT helped him identify the problem. Together, they explore the complexities of carbohydrates—focusing on glucose, fructose, and sucrose—and their impact on endurance athletes. Practical solutions for smarter fueling strategies on and off the bike are suggested, including the importance of balancing different carbohydrate sources. Tune in for expert insights and personal stories to optimize your nutrition and enhance your performance.Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Personal Nutrition Journey00:46 Identifying the Problem: Gut Issues and Simple Sugars03:52 Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Impact07:23 Solutions and Adjustments for Better Nutrition11:51 Practical Tips for Cyclists15:45 Final Thoughts and Recommendations👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC
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In this episode of EVOQ Bike, Brendan Housler and Landry Bobo discuss the detrimental effects of overloading on simple sugars, drawing from Brendan's personal experiences. Brendan shares how logging his diet and consulting ChatGPT helped him identify the problem. Together, they explore the complexities of carbohydrates—focusing on glucose, fructose, and sucrose—and their impact on endurance athletes. Practical solutions for smarter fueling strategies on and off the bike are suggested, including the importance of balancing different carbohydrate sources. Tune in for expert insights and personal stories to optimize your nutrition and enhance your performance.Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Personal Nutrition Journey00:46 Identifying the Problem: Gut Issues and Simple Sugars03:52 Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Impact07:23 Solutions and Adjustments for Better Nutrition11:51 Practical Tips for Cyclists15:45 Final Thoughts and Recommendations👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC