Vegan Cyclist Wins 2025 National Time Trial Championship

Vegan cyclist Emily Ehrlich recently won the women’s elite time trial race at the 2025 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships, making her the ITT National Champion for the year. Ehrlich is a key member of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty 28, the US’s premier women’s cycling team. She completed the 20.1-mile route in 43 minutes and four seconds with an average pace of 28 miles per hour, securing her victory.

Ehrlich, who has been racing since 2017, credits her vegan diet for her consistent high energy levels and endurance as an athlete. She consumes a diet rich in legumes, grains, and greens, often starting her day with oatmeal made with soy milk and cinnamon. Ehrlich emphasizes the importance of fiber in her diet, both for maintaining optimal health and top athletic performance. Other athletes, such as Olympic silver medalist Anna Henderson, have also adopted a vegan lifestyle for its positive impact on their overall well-being.