The go-to coffee orders for pro triathletes
Coffee rides are a necessity. Here are the go-to coffee orders for some of Canada’s top triathletes.
Coffee rides are an essential part of any training week. These caffeinated stops can occur following a recovery spin or a hard weekend group ride.
Coffee orders can vary ride-to-ride and person-to-person, but some are tried and tested favourites that never disappoint. Here are the go-to coffee orders for some of Canada’s top triathletes.
Nathan Killam – 2018 Great White North Champion (bike course record) and 3rd at Ironman 70.3 Victoria and Wildflower Triathlon
“I always order a small triple-shot americano long-pour with only ¾ filled water (otherwise known as a ‘long black’ but many shops don’t know what that is). I also always order a scone or muffin if they have a good selection!”
Matthew Sharpe – 9th at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2017 Aquathlon World Champion
“I’m always keen for a coffee stop, pre-, mid- and post-ride. My go-to order is a Picollo. I like it because you can still get a good idea of the taste of the coffee but with the added enjoyment of a bit of velvety milk. If I’m hungry I’ll always grab a bite – I love a good chocolate chip cookie.”
Rachel McBride – 2018 Ironman 70.3 Victoria Champion and 2nd at Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant
“My winter group rides meet at a place in town called Kafka’s. My go-to order is an Americano with just a little water and a salted, chocolate chip cookie!”
Coffee buds – Karsten Madsen (7th at the 2018 Xterra World Championship) and Tyler Mislawchuk (2018 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup champion)
“Both of us love a good coffee shop ride. Any place we roll together in the world we will do our research and hit it up. Orders for us are usually anything from a piccolo to double shot espresso. Sometimes we ask the barista what they do best.”
Taylor Reid – Four Professional Half Distance Victories, including Ironman 70.3 Victoria
“This order was a Macchiato and banana bread. But I will also go for a Latte and butter tart if the day calls for it.”
Joanna Brown – 3rd at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
“I’m fortunate to be in Canada currently and training here has its perks! Recently, I went for a Tim Horton’s London Fog to warm me up when the weather was slightly dire outdoors…”
Cody Beals – 2018 Ironman Mont-Tremblant and Chattanooga champion
“Apple coffee cake and tea from Lost Acre Variety in West Montrose. Coffee is for special occasions only!”
Alexis Lepage – 2018 Santiago CAMTRI American Cup champion
“I am a huge fan of a flat white and the classic French pastry chocolatine.”