
Jackie Baker raced the first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race, a 1145 kilometer, week long bike-packing race across the Atlas mountains of Morocco. Learn how Jackie fueled herself for this transcontinental adventure which traversed gravel, singletrack, and doubletrack roads. This is the second episode of The Endurance Nutrition Show where we interview everyday athletes about the food they eat to fuel their success. Subscribe to see endurance athletes from cyclists to ultra runners to everything in between!
Hydration:
Carborocket Half Evil (Raspberry + Caffeine)
Nuun Grape / Hammer Fizz Mango tablets
Emergen-C
Food from home:
Clif Bloks - Black Cherry, Cran-Razz, Mountain Berry, Tropical Punch
Clif Shot - Chocolate Cherry
GU Stroopwafels - Wild Berries, Caramel Coffee
GU Gel - Chocolate Outrage, Sea Salt Chocolate
Pro Bar Bolt - Berry Blast, Raspberry
Snickers
Ramen
Oatmeal
Bulk mixed nuts (salty)
Food in shops along the way:
Omelettes Tagine (Moroccan dish)
Tonik wafers were faves. I bet I ate like 10
Yogurt
Bread/Pastries
Found ice cream at one shop - morning of the last day
Found oranges/bananas a few times.
Found espresso once
Coke/Fanta/Sprite
Orange Juice
Chocolate Milk
Gear:
Sleeping bag - https://www.westernmountaineering.com/sleeping-bags/extremelite-series/nanolite-top-quilt/
Sleeping Pad - https://klymit.com/products/inertia-ozone-ultralight-sleeping-pad?variant=31722981621850
Bivy - https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/twilight-bivy-spring-2018-BD810212WASAALL1.html
Saddle Bag (I may have SAID it was the Backcountry model, but it is actually the EXPEDITION 14L) - https://www.apidura.com/shop/expedition-saddle-pack/
Fork Bags - https://www.apidura.com/shop/expedition-fork-pack-4-5l/
Frame bag, Handlebar bag, Stem Cell, Bar Bucket bag - https://www.broadforkbags.com/
Hydration Pack - https://www.dakine.com/products/session-8l
Campstove / Gear charging - https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/campstove-2
Rolling Gear Charging https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt.php
Front light/USB Outlet https://www.sinewavecycles.com/products/sinewave-cycles-beacon
Took to Morocco, but did not take on the race: Tent - https://www.bigagnes.com/Fly-Creek-HV-UL1-Bikepack