I am now the ideal weight for a Pro rider

t4tomo
t4tomo Posts: 2,643
edited June 2013 in Commuting chat
After years of trying to battle my weight down to that of my pro riding heroes, I've finally achieved and I have to say it was quite easy in the end.

I've discovered Ian Stannard is just over 80kg - result! :D
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Ah that's easy to reach. My BMI indicates that I'm too short, and I don't think I'm growing anymore, so I think my dreams of turning pro must be over.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Would have been even easier had you identified Magnus Backstedt...
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    I'm same height and weight as Thor H! I rather suspect how ever steep and long a hill I'd not reach 70mph though! I'd hit the brakes long before that!
  • MrSweary
    MrSweary Posts: 1,699
    Hmmm this is interesting information. I'm obviously too light which explains my poor endurance and top end speed.
    Guess I'll have that danish after all.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,885
    Hooray, so am I it would seem.
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  • SteppenHerring
    SteppenHerring Posts: 720
    Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:
    Would have been even easier had you identified Magnus Backstedt...
    I am much the same weight as Backstedt. But slightly slower.
  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    Greg66 Tri v2.0 wrote:
    Would have been even easier had you identified Magnus Backstedt...

    I would have had to eat a lot of pies to get anywhere near his weight.
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    I bet all you guys have a higher body fat percentage than any of the pros mentioned.
    I know I have. :oops:

    Sorry for being a spoil sport.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    I'm the height and weight of a strong club rider...
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