Originally Posted by
Walter S
Yes, we eat more on tour. But that's because we need more nourishment. I don't think we're just burning calories on tour. We're also wearing down our bodies more by day and need more nutrition to recharge by night. So some of my supplements seem to me at least as important while on tour.
Maybe you tour like you're on a mission to accomplish a goal, but lots of us tour in a much more relaxed manner.
In the summer, when I'm at home and not on tour, I might cycle 200+ km a week.
When I'm on a tour ... I might cycle 200+ km a week.
The difference being that I've got all day to cycle that when I'm on tour and can do it at a relaxed pace ... but when I'm at home, I'm working full-time so I've got to cram the cycling somewhere into my week.
And I try
not to eat more when I'm on tour. Sometimes it happens because there's just so much good food out there ... we gained weight cycling up the Rhine Route because of all the wonderful ice creams
... but generally we do try to eat normally, and eat a well balanced diet including things like fruit, veg, whole grains, yogurt, cheeses, etc..