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    Carbs per Hour Calculator for Cyclists

    Estimate a practical carbohydrate intake range for any training session or race. Fine-tune it against your intensity, duration and gut training level.

    30 min12 h

    Intensity

    Gut training

    Experience

    Your fueling range

    60–90g/h

    Recommended target: 75 g/h

    Total for ride

    225 g

    ~ 25 g portions

    9

    Gut training tip

    Add ~10 g/h every 2–3 weeks in long training rides to build tolerance before race day.

    This tool provides a practical estimate for educational purposes. Individual needs vary with health status, environment, training, tolerance, medications and event conditions. Test your strategy during training and seek qualified medical or sports-nutrition guidance when appropriate.

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