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•Dark chocolate and cocoa

•Green tea

•Colorful berries

•Leafy green vegetables and other colorful fruits and veggies

•Garlic, onions, and other herbs and spices

•Minimal amounts of red wine

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO PERFORMANCE/ENERGY FOOD AND WHY?

I hardly ever leave for a long training ride without salted cashews, pitted dates, and some kind of chewy, sugary snack (lately, it’s dark chocolate–covered candied ginger). The cashews provide salt, fat, protein, and carbs. Dates are sweet calories while still being real food. The ginger is like an energy chew, but better because it’s got a little spice and a more palatable texture.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO GETTING GOOD NUTRITION? ANY EASY SOLUTIONS?

Because I travel fast, I have to get creative with my food options. One of the most important skills of an endurance bikepacker is turning the limited selection of a convenience store into a delicious, nutritious meal. First I identify the high-protein, high-calorie options—peanut butter or packaged fish. Tortillas make a great vessel for these, plus they pack well on a bike. I’ll also usually buy a sleeve of cookies or doughnut holes and if the store has fresh produce, I go for avocados and oranges too.