Beetroot, who knew?

[danfoz]

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28125279

The chef for the Belkin cycling team is explaining one of the unusual food ingredients which it is hoped will give its riders an extra edge in this year's Tour de France.

 

[JSWin]

This actually looks like a good one. I've always liked beets and beet juice, but I had not seen the root juice. It increases stamina and reduces fatigue. Detoxifies the body.

 

[Henrywrites]

I have not come across this, but it seems that it is one of a good stuff that you can really enjoy especially as we are moving to that situation where you get to enjoy some great time while cycling.

 

[ambal]

Tour de France 2014: Keeping the Belkin team wheels turning

It takes a backstage team of 20 staff to keep the nine riders of the Belkin Pro Cyling Team on the road during the Tour de France.

www.bbc.com

The chef for the Belkin cycling team is explaining one of the unusual food ingredients which it is hoped will give its riders an extra edge in this year's Tour de France.

Its still a thing, there is some decent science supporting it. I've never tried it, but I have seen guys in summer with discolored sweat noticeable on white jerseys.