Go On..... you know you want one.

The title of this blog is the typical statement Elle (my partner) will make when I'm at the South Melbourne Market walking past the doughnut stand.

It's true.... I love 'em!! But each time I walk past that stand, in the back of my mind is the picture of our detain looking at me shaking his head, and the thought that if I'm not careful, I could end up being as big as Geoff (only kidding cougar).

As the Tour De Cure gears up for its second year, attention is turning firmly on physical preparation for this year’s event. This not only includes the thousands of kilometers of black top the team has been pedaling in the last few months, but also the nutritional aspect. Whilst the Tour De Cure is by no means a race, 1200km over 9 days is still a mammoth task, and one that requires the right food and fluids to get the job done.

Joining us again this year is our dietitian Alan from Recover Sports Medicine. He’s working with us to make sure we get all the nutrition we need to survive the ride. One of his main roles is to liaise with our catering partner, Canadian Kitchens. They did a great job keeping us fed last year, and with Al’s input provided us with the fuel we needed to keep riding all week long. He was also able to advise us on how much fluid we needed to drink, having conducted hydration testing on several on the riders prior to last year’s tour.

This year Alan will be joining us on the road, as a member of the support team for the first few days of the tour. This will be an invaluable addition to the team, as this year’s tour promises some longer and tougher stages, placing even more importance physical conditioning. He’ll not only be watching what we eat, but conducting detailed hydration testing to make sure we stay in good shape on the road.

Recover Sports Medicine is a sports medicine practice based in two clinics in Melbourne. They provide physio, massage and nutrition services, and also have a resident sports physician. To contact Alan or the clinic, visit their website: http://www.recoversportsmed.com.au/

Alan has been, and continues to be a great support to the tour, and he definitely knows how to ensure we have the right diet to complete this amazing journey.