What Does The Tour de France Do To The Human Body?

The Tour de France is widely considered the most gruelling sporting event on the planet. But what really happens to the human body when you ride 3,500km in just three weeks? From burning 6,000 calories a day to extreme central nervous system fatigue and "functionally anaemic" blood levels, we dive deep into the brutal reality of professional cycling. In this video, we analyse the nutrition, physical breakdown, and physiological limits of the world’s toughest athletes. 00:00 The Ultimate Test of Human Performance 00:35 The Brutal Stats of the Tour de France 01:17 The Impossible Nutrition Challe