“What I do on race day”

JAMES Before a race, I eat breakfast, head to the start, and then have our pre-race team meeting with our director and other riders. The most important thing I do on race day is constantly check my blood glucose. It’s important that it is in a target range so I can focus on racing.

CHRIS I eat breakfast at least three hours before the start of the race to make sure my blood glucose is within the optimal range. At the start line, I check I have enough food to last the entire stage and I’m also prepared with my medication and my continuous glucose monitor so that I can check my blood glucose throughout the race. Some stages can be over 200km in length, so it’s vital we’re ready for anything.