‘How do cyclists pee whilst racing the Tour de France?’ – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer

Sometimes they just need a little push from a team-mate to keep rolling...

Image shows Tour de France rider peeing.
(Image credit: Getty / Robertus Pudyanto)

Professional riders racing the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia or the Vuelta Femenina are out on their bikes for hours and hours a day. With it being so important to stay properly hydrated, it’s no surprise that the pros have to deal with peeing while racing - and without ruining the team’s tactics on the day. 

Google's autocorrect can provide us with a wealth of information around the general public's thoughts, attitudes and curiosities towards cyclists. One thing it tells us is that they desperately want to know 'how do cyclists pee?',  'when do cyclists pee [at the] Tour de France?’ and if ‘Tour de France riders pee their pants?’

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