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CASTELLI Cycling PodcastJoin us as we sit down with top athletes, aero engineers, and product experts to learn the best practices for peak performance. Author: Castelli Cycling
Welcome to the CASTELLI podcast, your exclusive access to the iconic brand that has revolutionized how pro-riders dress and pushed the boundaries of cycling clothing performance for decades. This is the pod you never knew you needed, whether you're a roadie, triathlete, mountain biker, graveler, track rider, or someone who simply loves commuting on your city bike.In each episode, we are joined by people from the world of cycling to learn the best practices for peak performance, how to dress, share riding stories, and hear firsthand what new and innovative products are in the works and get a glimpse into Castelli's almost 150 years of history.Whether you already live and breathe the cycling lifestyle or are looking to dust off your bike and get back out there, we've got you covered.New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Listen to the show on your preferred podcast platform. Reach out to us on social media @castellicycling or email us at podcast@castelli-cycling.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Train. Eat. Repeat (Part 2) | Ride Faster With These Simple Habits
Monday, 6 April, 2026
In part two of our conversation with sports performance nutritionist Dani Hofstetter, we go beyond theory and into the real-world habits that actually improve endurance performance.From properly fueling long and double training days to understanding why most athletes underestimate their glycogen needs, this episode breaks down what really matters when it comes to carbohydrate intake, recovery, and metabolic efficiency.We dive into:Why you can’t fix bad fueling during the rideThe critical first hour post-training (and why most athletes waste it)Simple, repeatable habits that outperform complex strategiesThe risks of underfueling, RED-S, and chasing weight loss too aggressivelyHow to stay consistent when juggling training, work, and lifeFresh off his new book Train, Eat, Repeat, Dani shares a clear, no-nonsense approach to nutrition—cutting through trends, supplements, and overcomplication to focus on what actually works.Whether you’re chasing performance gains or just want to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.👉 If you haven’t listened to part one, start there first:https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000758776017CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:05 Why you can’t fuel hard training during the ride4:03 The missing habit: building consistent fueling routines5:25 Why post-ride nutrition gets neglected7:53 The ideal recovery shake formula8:59 Hydration: how much you actually need to replace9:24 Planning vs reality: why logistics kill recovery10:48 Train less, recover better? The real performance gain11:00 Weight loss & performance: a risky trade-off13:09 RED-S explained: warning signs athletes ignore18:37 Nutrition mistakes when traveling24:03 Probiotics, supplements & gut health25:49 3 race nutrition rules for hotel stays28:27 Why there are no shortcuts in nutrition29:44 Biohacking, social media & performance myths31:32 Study: social media can reduce performance by 9%37:18 A perfect fueling day for a long ride41:11 Protein, carbs & fiber: simple daily guidelines44:11 The idea behind Train, Eat, Repeat51:25 Favorite Castelli winter kit54:27 Outro– LINKS –TRAIN EAT REPEAT - The Endurance Cookbookhttps://www.dorlingkindersley.de/buch/marlene-low-feride-dogum-dani-hofstetter-fabian-haefeli-train-eat-repeat-9783831050734PREVIOUS EPISODESSmart Nutrition for Hot Weather Ridinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000722138953RED-S Ep. 1https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000671492861RED-S Ep. 2https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000672166132Sports Nutrition: Winter Training, Indoor Ridinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000639782748Sports Nutrition: Race Day Fueling, Hydration Strategyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000638271631Sports Nutrition: What is the Optimal Diet for Cycling Performancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000636862451Sports Nutrition: Carbs, Fruits, Veggies for Everyday Performancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/castelli-cycling-podcast/id1669906821?l=en-GB&i=1000635636881– CONNECT –Dani HofstetterWebsite: https://danihofstetter.chInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dh_performance_nutrition/Host: Soren Jensenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
