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What do pro cyclists eat for breakfast? The Fuel for Performance

Jan 8, 2026 •

5 min read

With some professional cyclists burning up to 10,000 calories during a single stage of the Tour de France, their breakfast is far from ordinary. So, what do pro cyclists eat for breakfast to meet these extreme energy demands and ensure peak performance?

How do pro cyclists eat enough to fuel grueling endurance races?

Dec 18, 2025 •

4 min read

Professional cyclists competing in a Grand Tour can burn up to 8,000-10,000 calories in a single, mountainous stage, a truly staggering figure. This extraordinary energy expenditure raises a critical question: how do pro cyclists eat enough to not only meet these immense caloric demands but also perform at an elite level for weeks on end?