The Tour De France Eating Challenge | How Much Do Pro Cyclists Eat In A Day

[@gcn]

Could you eat this much food in a day? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@kacy750]

nope! and that's why i''ll never be a pro rider

[@Prof.SchulzeSternberg]

I could eat that and be hungry again for lunch. Then go for a bike ride in the afternoon. If you want a video about my dinner that day call me.

[@petembb]

This is just lack of judgement. You have done such a good job so far promoting healthy eating, and Then you made a eating way to Many calories video with the label challage. No matter how many disclaimers etc. In the video, this is just wrong.

[@ForeverLumoz]

Absolutely not. Not even when I worked 100+ hours a week at very physically hard jobs did I eat anywhere near that much.

[@lmarconi523]

Hi, the rider's weight is also an important data before and after the stage, and more important at the end of the tour. It work precisely as a control of what is consumed in each athlete. This works in such a way that what they lose during the stage they get back and ready for the next stage. Above all, don't exceed the calories, obviously they have their chefs and nutritionists on the bus.

[@latenightjazzbartok]

This is Conor's best video yet - keep letting him go unscripted and talking about his own experiences, it really works.

[@DiggorytheTank]

Totally agree. What a personable fellow!

[@maller123321]

I agree!

[@keithmccallum1054]

Conor you forgot the glass of Chapagne at dinner to celebrate your stage victory!!

[@kati2426]

Glass... popping! a bottle of champagne 😁

[@NicoleGarrow]

Love your comment!

[@benediktsonofhalldor]

Connor seems like such a nice dude, perfect addition to the gcn crew !

[@richm.3477]

Remember: any pizza can be a personal pizza if you believe in yourself and try hard enough.

[@peter_smyth]

I rode a century in a storm in February. On my way home, I picked up a large pizza, and ate it all.

[@richm.3477]

@@peter_smyth What area do you live in?

[@renegadetenor]

I routinely snarf 4 k calorie pizzas. Not difficult. Oh...I weigh 150, have for the last 33 years.

[@bobicabayo]

Lol

[@lahyessam9725]

@@renegadetenor you must have a hollow leg

[@kiowa21]

Nobody at GCN has so far admitted that this video was in fact shot in real time and that by 9.13 AM Conor had finished his days work as was putting some thorough thought in to what to eat for lunch.

[@darrylhuculak4996]

I'm with you there. I know it was overcast, but did the sun move at all during the shooting of this video? I want to see Conor's gpx file before I believe he actually went on a 4-hour ride.to use up those calories.

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

Conor's so tall it throws off all perspective at 2:09 I can't tell if he drinking a espresso form a tiny cup or it's just regular coffee in a regular sized cup.

[@Prof.SchulzeSternberg]

Folks, I can tell you: easy task. I can do that even without cycling. And add loads of sweets and ice cream. Call me if you want me for a video

[@marianmore5315]

Our SugarHero !

[@Alexaloha808]

my man)

[@CycoWarriorx]

SchulzeSternberg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🏽

[@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrder]

Only if we can help you eat the sweets & ice cream.

[@CycoWarriorx]

@@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrder 😆🙌🏽

[@henryedwardes6268]

I think this is one of the best GCN videos. Love the unique camera angles!

[@conordunne1]

Nigel called and berated me for not cleaning the team bus before filming.

[@jangold4652]

Damm Conor nice

[@elizabethholley4378]

A serious thanks for this video! Our kiddo is a passionate cyclist but doesn't have an appetite (long medical story), and this video is a super helpful explanation of how eating is a major part of the job!

[@dreamjackson5483]

GCN is taking over cycling! If I look up anything to do with cycling. Yer videos are always top of the list!

[@iwontsubscribe]

The bloke is so tall that it makes his bike looks like a minivelo!

[@crazyjoedavola9002]

Downside of being tall, bikes are ugly

[@metallusmelandril7380]

Lj M bruh?

[@spamsandwich1931]

this bloke is so tall it makes his tractor look like a smart car!

[@elegantmature1662]

How tall is he?

[@nickhumphries761]

@@elegantmature1662 I think Conor is 6.10

[@stevescholey3479]

Great video, wow what a challenge. No wonder the Tour guys are so fast, winner gets the toilet first. Now I know why I am too slow, just need more food, ha, ha! Thank you for this insite.

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

I once ate 28 jaffa cakes in one go. Always on my CV as relevant additional skills in life.

[@stevec6232]

Impressive stuff...

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

@@stevec6232 almost went pro but sponsors changed to fig rolls. Can't stand them

[@martinwilson2660]

There should be a coloured jersey available for that. The orange jersey. I’m sure you’d be wearing that in Paris 👍🏻

[@R_C420]

Result: a lot of extra dishes and a backed up wc.

[@larrylem3582]

Imagine how hard you'd have to ride to burn that, and then do it day after day. Sheesh. The pros aren't just fast, they're energy guzzling, energy expending machines.

[@metallusmelandril7380]

I guess you will have to take LE DUMP after doing le tour?

[@mahiru20ten]

Le Grand Dump, nonetheless

[@Mububban23]

Before each stage, makes you lighter on the climbs :-D

[@JJ-pp6tz]

Tour de dump LOL

[@loud479]

Merde is shit in French so fit that In how ever you'd like

[@shashankagarwal4047]

I can't ride and eat at the same time, so in my case it'll look like eating interrupted by brief periods of riding.

[@kimyouready8146]

Entertaining as always. Double thumbs up for the massive Bear in the Big Blue House Vibes from about 8:30! 👍👍.

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Super episode! Super insights from a lovely lad! 👍

[@YohanesIswantoMuna]

I can't stop laughing watching this video. It's kind of a culinary show, but everything is served on a bike.

[@dollarize6412]

Since I like to eat so much I should eat half like a pro at the tour, with a quarter of the cycling 🤔🤔. That averages out to 2500 calories and 25 miles a day(175 miles a week) this is doable.

[@muratguc5245]

Sounds like a very healthy number. You might even lose weight with that few calories and that much cycling.

[@oddeinaraurbakken5916]

This is one of the funniest videos in a long while 👍🏽And some good and useful info too, not trivial to fuel for those days you need 6000+kJ

[@gadget5129]

Wow. He really holds his bike steady when riding with no hands. I tend to rock a little bit. Looks like I have another skill to work on!

[@brody5211]

He has a longer stem I’d imagine ...

[@maxrevell3830]

those poached eggs look suspiciously fried...

[@TheChaadr]

And the pancakes are crepes, not pancakes...

[@xXcangjieXx]

TheChaadr European pancakes are usually a lot thinner!

[@lordbertos8124]

I thought the same 😂

[@TheChaadr]

@@xXcangjieXx it seems that the recipe of European pancakes is the same as crepes, while north American pancakes have baking soda in them (that's why they get "fluffy") Also, I am sorry, I didn't know that crepes were named European pancakes :)

[@xXcangjieXx]

TheChaadr No worries. Here is Sweden our pancakes are as thin as crepes aswell. Though american pancakes has gained popularity lately!

[@brad5282]

I don't know which is scarier, the amount of food Conor ate or his blase one-handed knife work!

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

Those poached eggs on toast look suspiciously like fried eggs on brown bread.

[@mariadigiovanni1168]

and the quinoa looks suspiciously like rice.

[@joshwaits3198]

Starting to sound like Nigel needs to be paid more

[@jlich]

4:31 What kind of psyco peel the full banana before start eating?

[@gcn]

Try it one day Jean 😉

[@justinmare3033]

Definitely gained some weight just watching this video, that is a crazy amount of food.

[@mikewaite5507]

Just decided my 60km today means I deserve post-dinner sandwich, cup of char and kit kat Thanks Connor 🥞🥣🥘

[@BryanBetts]

Just watched the viddy! Perhaps a new GCN segment “Cooking With Connor” is in order!

[@franciscorodriguez275]

I´m a type 2 diabetes 45 years old cyclist If I just smelled that breakfast, I won´t be able to pedal for more than 5 kms without having a sugar coma and die. My breakfast consists of coffee and a raw oatmeal shake with strawberries. That miserable shake + the coffee allows me to ride about 160 kms plus 3, 000mts of climbing. God I envy normal people.

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

I'm not diabetic but if I ate that first thing in a morning I'd be in a kind of coma too, because I would have to go back to bed and sleep it off.

[@Ab17789]

Big GCN fan so I was very pleased when we were told to watch this for university

[@tichojansen7138]

Pls give this man a higher quality camera! it would make the video so much better!

[@davepratt9909]

When I rode across the USA, that was about an average day. The problem was when I got done I had gotten used to eating that much.

[@mirzamarcou5168]

Ahh same! I put on 10kg In the 10days after my tour. I did love eating that much though...

[@jonathanng138]

@@mirzamarcou5168 how is it possible you gained 10kgs on a tour aren't you supposed to be close to your maintenance weight when you started?

[@edabad4324]

He's so fun to watch , you knw like a charismatic tall tree .

[@nikhilsai9613]

Nice to see the dinner and pre-sleep meal coming in when the light is so bright- some might even call it day-like...

[@DigininjaRobin]

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that. 7 PM earliest for the GCN Breakaway on TV during supper, it shouldn't have been that bright.

[@nikhilsai9613]

Well, obviously, the focus was on the food. So, for lighting purposes, they would have had to cram it all in. Poor chap must have had to stuff himself up with those ridiculous amounts of calories for the cam.

[@rm709]

Connor, this video was so well done, GCN should up your pay to get you a new couch! 😳

[@clintnieves]

Great humor as always Champ 😎🤘🏻

[@natyrawilliams7433]

You metabolize fast as He + double hockey sticks!! I've swollen up just watching you eat. You don't drink a lot of water but powder beverages.

[@Kaiserfa]

Life of a pro cyclist: eat, ride & eat, eat, massage, eat, sleep, repeat 😆

[@dnulty10]

That tractor is out of Tax and insurance..... Conors videos are always a good, funny watch

[@gcn]

Cheers :)

[@stevemawer848]

Don't need tax and insurance on private land.

[@garymmx]

Q: What time does it get dark in Ireland in late September? OR What time does Conor go to bed?

[@bejo-108]

We loved seeing Conor eating a banana in the tractor. Classic!

[@LegSpinna]

Man alive, you'll need a good clear out in the morning after that lot.

[@Mububban23]

Hence the coffee!

[@rodneyjones3376]

very helpful, thank you !

[@JMcLeodKC711]

New Poll.... who is more awesome, Hank's dad or brother-in-law Nigel

[@davidburgess741]

Conner's been exceeded. By me. There's a barn constructed from the Mayflower timbers in England. During a cycle tour in 1977 the locals put on a feast on our group's behalf. I ate 11 hotdogs and 11 hamburgers! I much prefer Conner's fare except for the gel. 200k makes for a massive appetite.

[@richardmiddleton7770]

It's the guys doing all the pulling for the teams that need all that fuel, the rest are sat in the wheels most of the day well below threshold which they can do pretty much fasted.

[@leeoien3645]

2:30: Did you get Nigel's permission to sit in the tractor??

[@DonutEndurance]

GCN: “James, we want you to put your body on the line for a video. We’re not going to sugarcoat it. There is a high probability that you will get injured.” James: “sure thing.” GCN: “Conner.” Conner: gulp “yes.” GCN: “we are also going to need you to put your body on the line.” Conner: shaking “may I ask what the video is about?”

[@davevdegar]

GCN Race Pass, I was apprehensive about it to be honest, I decided to go for it and oh my god! Tried the month subscription, love it so much I wish I got the early bird year offer.😁 I’m on board from now on❤️I’ve always watched Eurosport for grand tours, GCN race Pass has improved on Carlton Kirby and Sean Kelly coverage, which I loved, added it to the mix and made cycling coverage better, Kudos all round guys! Patent this because Sky will soon try to copy you🚴🎧🇮🇪💪😅

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

@08:28 the Conor looking for Nigel scene should have been scripted like the classic "Fenton! FENTONNN!" - "I want my massage! Nigel! NIGELLL!"

[@annwilson9571]

Best commentator ever. He is so humble and yet so funny

[@JasonDBike]

I wonder how many times people recognize the gcn jerseys and say hello. It's never been shown.

[@chrispearson7163]

You need to try the Compo Challenge. The Compo Challenge is consuming the contents of a British Military 24 hour ration pack in 1 hour (including drinks). Sounds easy, right? WRONG.

[@pojepoje4054]

stare at Conor long enough, he slowly turns into WilliaM Dafoe XD

[@danaleighformon_]

poje poje 😂

[@roebbiej]

You know, I'm something of a pro cyclist myself

[@Knud451]

Interesting :) Do you also have the macro nutrient breakdown?

[@KalilOlsen]

Seeing all those carbs makes me shudder after going low carb for half a year now 🥴😭😂😂 I can feel my blood sugar spiking just watching this lmaoo

[@julesjules5443]

What happend to Connor's hair? Some secret competition with Ollie? Guybrush Threepwood tribute? Thanks for the video, now I'm hungry

[@denyngratland7241]

That 1 day menu, can fuel me for 3 days straight 😂

[@DSF141]

I can’t get over the fact that his (seemingly massive) humble abode is just painted breeze blocks 😂

[@nouphabmixay2080]

Somehow you got me watching a grown man eating. I'd do it again, but I'm still surprised.

[@FlatSpinMan]

That’s a surprisingly good point, actually.

[@janetamaki2383]

Hahaha, I was thinking the same thing.

[@rg807]

Connor's best so far.

[@michelepirovano4135]

Thanx Connor! You just gave me a reason to become a pro cyclists!

[@rudiberden1088]

Thanks. I just gained 2 pounds from watching this episode.

[@TheGreenhillsCyclistInRagOrder]

I'm pilling on the pounds just looking at all that food. GASP! I've lost a stone & a half since I started watching my calorie intake. Ok, I'm a commuter cyclists on my ickle TREK hybrid. Just another 3 stone to go till I'm at my recommended 8 stone. If I ate all that, my bicycle would flatten under me!

[@marianmore5315]

Did I hear you little race director complaining about you not eating ? :)

[@wheelfree]

When I was riding as food courier(4hrs work), I can easily eat more than those portions. 50kg 1.65m. Intestinal worms...maybe?

[@michaelwhitmore8574]

Hi guys, amazing content, as always. What I would really like discussed is, the average diet on season versus off season, the diet in between big tours versus small tours, and everything in between. All I remember from my very brief experience, is going from consuming ridiculous amounts of food, to eating next to nothing, and then going straight back to eating ridiculous amounts of food. Imagine if Christian Bale was a pro cyclist with a new movie role every day, that was what I imagine.

[@twiggyinc1]

@8:18 - Thanks for showing us your plate but you missed the three blobs of ketchup. Eat up Conor!

[@ohcrapitsmrG]

Pre bed snack looks like afternoon 😋

[@jirdesteva]

Now I'm going to have to ride another 40 miles to burn the weight I just gained watching this episode. If this isn't your normal routine I think you're going to need a plumber to fix the toilet.

[@rivolinho]

Tractors tax and insurance expired nigh on a decade ago. Absolute scenes.

[@jdegreef]

Can we have a bit of vinaigrette with the crude vegetables ? Great video ;)

[@robincogghe8801]

Hearing the likes of Sam Bennett, Sean Kelly and Daniel Martin made me wonder: Why doesn't Conner sound Irish?

[@lwittrock1]

I was full just looking at that breakfast!! I can't fathom eating that much in a day of racing! I still race Triathlon, Crits, TT's and Trail running races, and don't eat half the amount of food the Pro's eat at the Tour.

[@bigshoe84]

Len Wittrock The difference is they are racing for 3 straight weeks and can’t afford to be under nourished

[@VidzMisc]

I think they are in far better shape than you and have lower body fat percentage so they need this fuel. Try doing 15 days of their distance and come tell us how much you eat.

[@NicoleGarrow]

Connor, this is a good video.

[@robinheil]

Some people eat to live, others live to eat, but I ride to eat

[@mateagoston8145]

11:51 So I am watching GCN of Conor watching GCN.

[@bikeskimawk670]

Connor you are sensational!!!

[@edpowell4838]

10:30 is that hank in the background? XD

[@benkearton6351]

So how much loo roll does the tour get through then? Or does the trusty Bidet help save the day and the odd rain forest to boot?

[@r3n3k0]

Conor, what did you do to that Canyon Aeroad to fit you? I'm exactly as tall as you, but the Aeroad (2XL) is too small!

[@billincolumbia]

His is a 6XL with a 220mm stem and 500mm seatpost. I made that up.

[@nikolamartic1792]

We really need to watch "Quick Ways To Get Fitter For Cyclists" after this video :D

[@TRiX_ONE]

How can Nagel bring You to the Start, when You sitting behind the SteeringWheel?!? 😊😉😁😄😂

[@Jayneflakes]

To steal a quote from my favourite Dark Lord, I find your lack of Nigel disturbing! Another fun video GCN, well done team.

[@jkroadster]

@Conor: Off topic: you’ve exchanged the Pinarello for the Canyon? What’s the comparison verdict?

[@prestachuck2867]

Joost Kaandorp Canyon sponsors the channel. You’re not likely to receive an unbiased comparison.

[@ericpayne2281]

Presta chuck so do Pinarello. They literally list it all in the description.

[@noeljohnson3918]

Riding along the route with no hands, enjoying a picnic. And don't forget to take your trash out with you. lol

[@andrewdonnell5513]

How did Hank not get this challenge? He does all the on-bike stuff and doesn't get the eating one? Maybe Conor was the only able presenter. I'd imagine it takes more to fuel a 2,04m cyclist!

[@Speissi87]

when do they eat all that stuff during le tour? I see them eat maybe once or twice during one stage.

[@mitch_smith]

If an abnormally tall man can’t count on a man named Nigel to give him a massage in a barn then what has the world come to!😂😂😂. If you feed Connor he’ll do anything you ask of him.

[@jameswitte5676]

Love the GCN tour bus.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

Looks like the former Irish national champ doesn't have the right coloured sleeves on his long sleeve top.

[@benjaminzachwieja8133]

I am not sure what is the most unappealing? That quantity of food, a massage from BIL Nigel, or Cornor's naughty hour.

[@renegadetenor]

For many years, I did 8 to 10k calories every day for any reason, throughout Cross Country season, and 4 to 6 k during Track. My first century day on the bike was far more calories. 6k calories really isn't all that much.

[@haroldoverman8338]

This makes me realize I am under fueling for the amount of riding I do

[@richardmiddleton7770]

Nothing wrong with that and it's what the pros do when not racing. You only need to fuel your hard days when you are going near or over threshold.

[@billincolumbia]

Your scales will be the best judge of that.

[@jongom9328]

I know this is an old bud but, why don’t you do another one like this but, have 3 or 4 of you all do a two or three day race (TDF like) where one eats like a pro, one eats like an average Joe (store bought bars, gels, like the rest of us), one eats all the wrong things (cakes, sweets, etc) and the last one sticks to only home made bars, snacks, hydration shakes, etc. (test out the theory if home made snacks really that good). With the TDF in full swing and Manon training for that race (good training for her) it would be a good three parter.

[@CodNinja33]

Can you please give this man a real camera