Before leaving for France I had a consultation with Paula to discuss my objectives, following which she put together an easy to follow and structured diet plan, which provided me with the right blend of energy, vitamins and minerals needed both before and throughout such an extreme event, together with a recovery plan for each evening.

The plan which Paula put together for me covered a number of areas that I hadn’t previously considered (even as an experienced cyclist) and was central to ensuring that the event was completed successfully and that I was properly fuelled throughout the week.