average weight of a male/female cyclist?
03-14-12, 11:48 AM
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Clearly your heart isn't that big with snarky remarks like that.
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well, i was just under the impression that estimates, guesstimates and wishful thinking were not allowed. 
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing it into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing it into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
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03-14-12, 12:25 PM
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well, i was just under the impression that estimates, guesstimates and wishful thinking were not allowed. 
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
03-14-12, 01:43 PM
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K I will play.
I bet I am structurally the biggest (though there is a mod who is pretty big):
Male (allegedly)
5'11"
217 pounds of pure fat
100% beast
I bet I am structurally the biggest (though there is a mod who is pretty big):
Male (allegedly)
5'11"
217 pounds of pure fat
100% beast
03-14-12, 01:56 PM
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I guess that would make me a pro in your book. Too bad I can't average over 15 mph.
03-14-12, 05:39 PM
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Average speeds are arbitrary depending on terrain and wind and route. Not that your point isn't being made, just that that is a pretty useless bit of information without knowing if you're riding Florida Flats or Colorado Mountains.
03-14-12, 05:55 PM
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plus any forced stops such as traffic control devices and intersections.
03-14-12, 06:01 PM
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Rudy 135 lbs, 5'7", age 80 this year.
Kay 104 lbs, 4' 10 3/4", age 77 this year.
BTW we've ridden 230,000+ miles TWOgether on tandems and are still pedalin'.
So are we above/below 'average'?
Who cares?!!!
Kay 104 lbs, 4' 10 3/4", age 77 this year.
BTW we've ridden 230,000+ miles TWOgether on tandems and are still pedalin'.
So are we above/below 'average'?
Who cares?!!!
03-14-12, 06:30 PM
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i sincerely doubt whether there is anything even remotely "average" about you or "the bride".
03-14-12, 08:19 PM
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Is op actually gonna compile this. If we made a poll with several weight ranges for both male and female that would make it easier.
03-14-12, 08:27 PM
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San Diego County area. Same as pgjackson.
03-14-12, 08:52 PM
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5'9"
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I climb well for my weight!
5'9"
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I climb well for my weight!
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we all know the usual pro male cyclist is extremely thin [at least the ones I know!], but why does it seem most women carry more weight? Personally I think women do better with a bit more weight then to be as thin as their male counterpart.
I know they come in all sizes, but males seem to be all just quite thin.
what would you guess the average weight of a 5'5' pro cyclist lady to be?
//I meant pro/racing cyclist! one that is in a bike club and rides daily & trains.
I know they come in all sizes, but males seem to be all just quite thin.
what would you guess the average weight of a 5'5' pro cyclist lady to be?
//I meant pro/racing cyclist! one that is in a bike club and rides daily & trains.
03-15-12, 12:11 AM
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well, i was just under the impression that estimates, guesstimates and wishful thinking were not allowed.
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing it into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
BTW, they weren't supposed to REMOVE anything, just rearrange a few arteries.
i have nightmares about the surgeon holding some internal body part up to the light with a pair of forceps and with a quizzical look on his (or her) face saying something like: "hmmm... wonder what THIS is?" and then carelessly tossing it into a stainless steel bowl on the table.
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03-15-12, 06:34 AM
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Regarding heavier riders having plenty of power, that is often but not universally true and they might have good endurance too. If they're carrying a lot of fat, it is safe to say they would be even better without it.
03-15-12, 08:22 AM
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+1 There is no rule that says heavy or overweight riders can't be very strong riders. Just means they are most likely not seeing (their) full potential or capabilities.