Ketchell has had the team on a "gluten-moderate" diet since 2009, in an attempt to curb what he sees as inflammatory effects of gluten on athletes' bodies without restricting their nutrition too much. With Garmin-Cervelo riders currently occupying the top two slots in Tour standings and a gluten-free Novak Djokovic nabbing his first Wimbledon championship, it's really been a banner weekend for gluten-avoidance.
Elizabeth Gunnison
Esquire
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