Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Mountain Biking

About Mountain Biking

Mountain biking (MTB) is divided into cross-country and downhill disciplines. Within each discipline there are an array of competitive events. Most athletes specialise in one discipline due to the diverse physiological demands. Cross-country races involve riders completing laps of a 5-9km circuit, including hill climbs and technical descents either solo or in teams of 2-10. An ability to maintain a high aerobic capacity over a prolonged duratio...

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