Hugo Houle

Born in Sainte-Perpétue, Québec, Hugo Houle was just 22 years old when he became the first Quebecker to sign a contract with the AG2R La Mondiale team of the UCI World Tour – the highest professional cycling level in the world. Since then, he has won gold at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, represented Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and found success once again in 2017 at the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland, where his team had their best performance ever. In January 2018, Hugo signs an agreement with the team Kazakhe, Astana Pro team. Maple from Québec is proud to support this world-class road cyclist by fuelling him with the energy he needs!

Hugo Houle tells us about his experience!

I have always been a big eater and enjoyer of maple products. Every year at sugaring time, I’d put on my snowshoes and go out to collect the sap. After that hard work, I’d earned the right to have a stick of taffy made in the snow. It was a family tradition.

I think maple is the best natural sugar. I make sure to pack this little treasure in my suitcase, no matter where I’m going. Maple is a part of my pro-cycling diet every day at breakfast, during training or after in my recovery drinks. I am truly proud to be an ambassador for this classic and unique Québec product, and to represent it around the world.

I always need something sweet after a meal. Everybody knows I love to eat. Maple syrup does it for me every time – it’s natural and it’s good!

My recipe for success?

On stage races, 80% of my diet has to be pasta and white rice. For the other 20%, I spoil myself every morning with maple oatmeal. It gradually became my personal tradition – my magic potion. It gives me all the energy I need to take on whatever challenge is ahead of me that day! Also discover my new recipe maple recovery drink, perfect after my workouts or competitions!