What fuels @ansel.smo to stay at the front of the pack? Copious amounts of carbs, salty hydration — and bragging rights. “I got hooked on cycling because of the people. The contrast between comradery and competitiveness is what I love so much about it. We can go hard and push ourselves to the limit… but then we can stop at a cafe and have a latte and a croissant and be best friends.” As his training (and competitiveness) ramped up, so did his focus on performance and recovery. After experiencing race-stopping cramps in the Phoenix heat, he realized electrolytes were the missing piece. Low sodium is probably the biggest driver of muscle cramping during exercise. If sodium lost through sweat isn’t replaced — and if the athlete over-hydrates with plain water — fluid balance is disrupted, and cramping is likely. “I realized that you really need to stay on top of your electrolytes. LMNT has made all the difference. I want to be the friendliest after a ride — but I train to be un-droppable.” Stay Salty, Ansel ⚡