Tag: Simon geschke

In 2016, cyclist Simon Geschke adopted a vegan diet and went on to ride nine Tours de France, proving that elite endurance sports and a plant-based lifestyle are compatible. While not the majority, a growing number of professional cyclists have embraced veganism, challenging traditional notions of sports nutrition.

Retired pro cyclist Adam Hansen, known for racing 20 consecutive Grand Tours, indicated that his vegan diet gave him superior health markers compared to his teammates. This success is just one example among many showing that professional cyclists can not only compete but thrive on a plant-based diet, challenging long-held assumptions about meat-based athletic fueling.