Podcast
Dr. Allen Lim and Dr. Kevin Sprouse with Robbie Ventura
January 23, 2020
The Blackberry Farm Pro-Am Classic explores every aspect of cycling. In part one of four featured discussions from the 2019 Pro-Am, Dr. Allen Lim and Dr. Kevin Sprouse dive into the details of nutrition and how cyclists fuel their bodies for optimum rides in a discussion hosted by former cycling professional Robbie Ventura. This was recorded during the event, and you'll feel the infectious energy of a day of great riding and the personalities of our awesome cycling pros.
Please note, this episode contains explicit language.
Share
Subscribe
Guest
Dr. Allen Lim
Physiologist and Founder at Skratch Labs
Dr. Allen Lim received his doctorate from the Applied Exercise Science Laboratory at the University of Colorado at Boulder. His doctoral work focused on the use of portable power meters to better understand the demands associated with professional cycling. After graduating, Allen worked on the Pro CyclingTour as a sport scientist and coach for the Phonak, Garmin and Radio Shack professional cycling teams. After leaving the Pro Tour in 2012, Allen founded Skratch Labs - a sports nutrition company based in Boulder, Colorado, where he leads product development and innovation. He has also helped co-author three cookbooks with Chef Biju Thomas - the Feed Zone Cookbook, Feed Zone Portables and the Feed Zone Table.
Guest
Dr. Kevin Sprouse
Physician - Podium Sports Medicine
Dr. Kevin Sprouse is board certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He has worked with athletes of all abilities, and his patients have included many elite, Olympic and professional endurance athletes from around the world. Dr. Sprouse serves as team physician and sports science consultant to the Cannondale-Garmin Pro CyclingTeam, traveling throughout the year to care for these professional cyclists at events such at Paris-Roubaix, the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.