How the Best Mountain Biker in the World Fuels: Christopher Blevins’ Nutrition Strategy
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- World Champion Christopher Blevins fuels every ride with Tailwind - from daily training to race-day performance.
- His go-to mix? Lemonade High Carb Fuel for 90g of carbs per race, paired with Strawberry Recovery Mix post-ride.
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On hot days and long flights, Rapid Hydration packets keep him electrolyte-balanced and ready for the next start line.
The Season of a Lifetime
Christopher Blevins just wrapped a record-breaking season - becoming the first American male to win the Elite XCO Overall since 1991 and locking in both XCO and XCC UCI Mountain Bike World Series titles.
While his skills and consistency were unmatched, one thing stayed constant through every climb, sprint, and podium: his fueling strategy.
“I use Tailwind daily in training, and because I train with so much Endurance Fuel and recovery after every ride, it’s nice to have new flavors come so often,” says Blevins. “I really like the Strawberry Recovery Mix - it’s become a post-ride or post-race treat for me. You really feel the difference the next day.”
From long days on the bike to high-pressure World Cup starts, Blevins keeps it simple - relying on Tailwind Nutrition to stay fueled, hydrated, and recovered throughout the season.
Training Fuel: Building the Base
During training blocks, Blevins uses Endurance Fuel daily. The all-in-one mix provides complete calories, electrolytes, and hydration in a single bottle.
After every ride, he recovers with Recovery Mix - his go-to is Strawberry, which delivers 20g of complete plant-based protein and easy-to-digest carbs to jumpstart muscle repair and glycogen replenishment.
Race Day Fuel: Precision in Every Lap
World Cup XCO racing leaves no room for error — and nutrition is no exception.
“I typically split one packet of Lemonade High Carb Fuel into three bottles that are half full,” explains Blevins. “Because you can go through the feed zone so often in an XCO race, you can carry less liquid but still get all your carbs in.”
With 90 grams of carbs in the optimal 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio, High Carb Fuel lets Blevins hit his target intake without gut distress or energy crashes - a key edge when racing full-gas from the start line.
Hydration on the Go: Staying Fresh Between Races
Between hot race days and long international travel, hydration is essential.
“As it got hot this year, and during all the long flights between races, I’d use the Rapid Hydration sachets,” Blevins says. “I’ve got a handful of them in my backpack for every travel day - it’s an easy way to stay on top of electrolytes.”
Each sachet provides fast-absorbing electrolytes and simple hydration, helping Blevins stay balanced no matter where the season takes him.
Fueling Like a World Champion
From training base miles in Durango to winning World Cup titles across Europe, Christopher Blevins’ nutrition plan stays true to the Tailwind way - clean, simple, and stomach-friendly fuel designed for athletes by athletes.
Whether you’re chasing podiums or personal bests, you can fuel like the best in the world with the same lineup that powered Blevins’ breakthrough season:
