Bikers Weight?

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flag bigredride
Posted: Jan 31, 2016 at 7:37 Quote
t3rry wrote:
Fack, between some medications, becoming hypothyroid, destroying my right knee completely, poor eating habits, and not having any energy to get out and ride I've accumuated an extra 105 pounds over the last 5 or so years. I declare this is the year I will begin to lose the spare weight. I am 27 and have made it my goal to get back into competetive racing dh by 30. This morning I checked in at 281. Was 175 pre health problems when I was racing nationally. I've bulked up on muscle since then quite a bit, so once I hit 200 we'll see how much more I actually have to lose. Ideally I'd like to be out cycling or jogging, but it's an icy hell outside and my asthma doesn't tolerate cold air. Thinking I'll join a gym in February (get discount to city facilities with my new job). Used to be consistent about working out + stationary bike 2-3 times a week and swimmming lanes 1-2 times a week back in my racing days, or outside riding like 3-5 week in the summer with a very physical job. Hoping to work back in to a similar schedule new job permitting. Meanwhile Ive been doing some home weights and cardio, though my knees aren't super happy. Anyhow, just thought I'd post my goals - since writing it out is supposed to be helpful.

good on ya!
flag jackdbiker
Posted: Apr 25, 2017 at 23:38 Quote
Great story. Hope you reach your goal t3rry.
flag fraxinu5
Posted: Apr 28, 2017 at 16:17 Quote
I'm surprised half of you can hold a bike up, do you fall over if there is a slight breeze? 6'1" 210 of pure man!
flag Martron12
Posted: Apr 28, 2017 at 21:13 Quote
NS25 wrote:
220 lbs, 5'9", quite happy with my riding at the moment, maybe not so much when long slogging uphill.

on a bid to loose some of the spare weight I am carrying for overall health reasons and aiming to shed 30lbs over the next 6 months.

just wondering what kind of effect this would have on my riding?

Sorry if this has been asked before, I did go back on the thread about 10 pages then gave up


I'm a few months into a similar goal. From 244 to 225 in 3 months. In short the riding will become much easier. Only downside is you may want to hit the weights to to counter muscle loss. I recommend 3 days a week of weight training focusing on compound lifts
flag JDub713
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Posted: May 30, 2017 at 8:43 Quote
6' 200 lbs on a good day
flag GLORYADVANCED01
Posted: Jun 17, 2017 at 13:20 Quote
CROSS FIT AND/OR BOOT CAMPS ARE THE WAY TO GO! Not only am I 43, but I also only quit smoking 5years ago. I struggled with my cardio and endurance and had a nice belly with some serious matching love handles too. I live in Florida so I can only downhill 3x per season, and its a journey!

The point here is that this year I decided to purse downhill racing, with a solid All Mountain and BMX background!

In the past I never had been able to ride any dh trails from top to bottom without having to stop and rest at least once. Sad!

So in preparation for my first race (US OPEN @ MTN CREEK MAY2017 / AM35+) I started training 2months prior!

With a starting weight of 194, I trained m-f 5x week, and did a XC/ALL Mountain ride on Sat and cleaned up the diet too!

60 days later I drop to 180, and didn't notice much by way of strength or endurance, until I got to Creek! It was there I realized that I was able to ride/race and shred for 3 days straight, with minimal effort! I was blown away.

Yes Crossfit & Boot Camp does cost more, but worth its weight in GOLD if you put forth the effort as I did!

Thanks for listening!
flag SoCalMTBiker
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Posted: Jul 25, 2017 at 13:14 Quote
I'm 5 ft. 10 and weigh 225. I lost 20 pounds since I took up mountain biking two years ago. My health has improved tremendously. Plus my blood pressure and resting heart rate are excellent nowadays. Still looking to shed another 20 pounds though.
flag macross87
Posted: Jul 25, 2017 at 13:24 Quote
macross87 wrote:
macross87 wrote:
30yrs, 170lbs, 5'10". Weight over 200 three years ago.

And now I am at 160. I guess the stress diet works!

Damn... 165# now.
flag theblaze
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Posted: Jul 25, 2017 at 14:43 Quote
5'9" and 130. Basically im a twig
flag brncr6
Posted: Jul 25, 2017 at 19:46 Quote
theblaze wrote:
5'9" and 130. Basically im a twig

Twig, im 5'11" and 127, just a little more twiggy.
flag ThunderChunk
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Posted: Aug 6, 2017 at 11:02 Quote
brncr6 wrote:
theblaze wrote:
5'9" and 130. Basically im a twig

Twig, im 5'11" and 127, just a little more twiggy.

WTF you guys need to eat. I'm 5'5" and 150.
flag brncr6
Posted: Aug 6, 2017 at 16:58 Quote
ThunderChunk wrote:
brncr6 wrote:
theblaze wrote:
5'9" and 130. Basically im a twig

Twig, im 5'11" and 127, just a little more twiggy.

WTF you guys need to eat. I'm 5'5" and 150.

I can eat all day and not gain a pound, burns right off. High metabolism. Son is the same way sofar.

 


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