Tour de France 2025 Cyclists Embrace Rest Day Recovery Routines
Cyclists of Tour de France 2025 focus on recovery during first rest day activities.
Key Points
- • Tour de France 2025 hits first rest day after 10 stages.
- • Riders prioritize rest, nutrition, and light cycling.
- • Clément Berthet plans a 42-kilometer ride.
- • Team activities include physiotherapy and bonding.
The Tour de France 2025 has reached its first rest day on July 15, following an intense stretch of ten consecutive racing stages. Riders from the Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale team expressed their relief and shared their planned recovery routines, highlighting the significance of rest in preparation for the demanding stages ahead in the Pyrenees.
On this day, riders enjoyed a leisurely start, including breakfast and quality time with family. Clément Berthet indicated that they were planning a light ride of 42 kilometers, stating, "As usual, we’re going to do a little bike ride, go have a coffee, and try to rest well, eat well, and recover because we haven’t had many truly relaxing days." Aurélien Paret-Peintre echoed the sentiment on the challenging nature of racing continuously for ten days, noting that it takes a toll on both concentration and physical endurance.
After lunch, the team's schedule included a nap, visits to the osteopath and physiotherapist, and bonding activities. All of these activities are designed to enhance recovery, ensuring that the cyclists are well prepared for the next stages of the competition, underscoring the importance of downtime in their rigorous training schedules.
As the Tour continues, the balance between racing intensity and recovery becomes crucial for the riders’ performance going forward.