Porridge, pasta help riders beat 'bonks'
China Daily | Updated: 2009-07-17 08:09
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The peloton rides tight during the eleventh stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race between Vatan and Saint Fargeau on Wednesday. Inset: Quick Step rider Tom Boonen of Belgium eats as he cycles. Reuters |
TONNERRE, France: With riders burning up to 10,000 calories per day on the Tour de France as the race heads into the Alps this weekend, the right fuel is essential to avoid the dreaded "bonk".
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