What Pro Cyclists used to eat back in the day.

[Cycleops]

Interesting article on the eating and drinking habits of pro Cyclists in days past.
Eddy Merckx even used to enjoy a cigarette which he said calmed his nerves before a race. That might please @Smokin Joe .

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...cling-nutrition-before-bread-and-water-456071

 

[Smokin Joe]

Interesting article on the eating and drinking habits of pro Cyclists in days past.
Eddy Merckx even used to enjoy a cigarette which he said calmed his nerves before a race. That might please @Smokin Joe .

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...cling-nutrition-before-bread-and-water-456071

A lot of riders used to be smokers back then. I like the bit of advice one rider gave on losing weight, "Put both hands on the edge of the table - and push yourself away".