1:0.8 Elite Nutrition Range
Decathlon CMA CGM Team adopts Decathlon’s new 1:0.8 elite nutrition range
Decathlon has expanded its presence in the pro peloton by becoming the official nutrition partner of the Decathlon CMA CGM cycling team. The three‑year agreement covers the WorldTour squad as well as the Continental and Junior teams, who will now use the brand’s new 1:0.8 elite nutrition range throughout the season.
1:0.8 elite nutrition developed with pro‑team input
Decathlon has produced sports nutrition since 2000, but the 1:0.8 elite nutrition line marks its most performance‑focused project to date. The brand’s Nutrition Performance division worked directly with riders, coaches and staff from the Decathlon CMA CGM setup to refine formulations, textures and flavours during real‑world racing and training.
The goal was simple: create products that meet the physiological demands of stage racing – long days, repeated efforts, and high carbohydrate turnover – while remaining easy to digest at race intensity.
The science behind the 1:0.8 ratio
The range is built around a glucose‑to‑fructose ratio of 1:0.8, a formulation widely recognised for improving carbohydrate absorption during prolonged endurance efforts. This ratio allows riders to take on up to 120g of carbohydrate per hour, the current gold‑standard fueling target for races lasting more than three hours.
For readers who follow the latest sports‑science trends here are two links that explain the research; ACS and PubMed. This aligns with the shift toward higher‑carb fuelling strategies seen across the WorldTour, where teams increasingly push beyond traditional 60-90g/hr limits.
Ten products focused on performance essentials
The 1:0.8 Elite Nutrition range includes:
Decathlon emphasises clean formulations, avoiding artificial colours and preservatives. Natural flavours and simplified ingredient lists aim to reduce digestive stress. That’s something every endurance rider has battled at some point, whether in a stage race or a long sportive.
Feedback from inside the project
Wim Devos, Nutrition Performance Product Manager at Decathlon, highlights the demands of stage racing:
“Our objective was clear: create products that sustain riders through long, repeated efforts without compromising digestion or energy efficiency.”
Julien Louis, Head of Nutrition for Decathlon CMA CGM, describes the collaboration as transformative:
“For over a year, we’ve worked hand‑in‑hand with the brand’s engineers and nutritionists to develop a range that meets the highest professional standards before hitting the market… Since December, the entire team has been fuelled daily by these drinks, gels, and bars.”
Available to the public
Although developed for WorldTour racing, the full 1:0.8 elite nutrition range is available to everyday cyclists. For riders targeting long sportives, gravel ultras or multi‑day events, the products offer a pro‑validated option at typically accessible Decathlon pricing.
Why this matters for performance‑focused cyclists
- Pro‑team validation: The range has been tested under the most demanding conditions – stage races, training camps, and high‑intensity blocks.
- High‑carb fuelling made accessible: 120g/hr fuelling strategies are no longer niche or expensive; they’re now available on the high street.
With nutrition becoming as important as equipment choice, this partnership signals Decathlon’s intent to compete with established endurance‑nutrition brands on both performance and price. The ultimate question though is, what do they taste like? Obviously taste is a very personal thing; one person’s meat is another’s poison. So I will endeavour to get try out the range and let you know what the taste is like.
