Don't believe what they all say about "weight".

[gavroche]

So I agree with you to a point, but as soon as it gets steep it's a totally different ball game gav

And I couldn't agree more with you and that goes for every one. Only true climbers can substain prolonged effort over very steep gradients.

 

[Rob3rt]

Still not understanding this are you?

 

[gam001]

And I couldn't agree more with you and that goes for every one. Only true climbers can substain prolonged effort over very steep gradients.

When there's lots of hills involved gav, it's all about PWR - it just is pal - it's the laws of physics. EG I'm sure Cancellara could maintain more power on a sustained climb than Wiggo could, but he's a lot heavier and will therefore (and does) go slower on lumpy terrain (although he then has to descend like a demon to try to catch up!).

 

[gam001]

[quote="(although he then has to descend like a demon to try to catch up!).[/quote]
Watch this for descending...

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxXqQqAc2pA

 

[Sittingduck]

Never get sick of seeing that vid.

 

[Hip Priest]

I am a fat cyclist (6ft 2, 16.5st), but I also consider myself relatively fit, as I can do a flattish 20 mile TT in an hour, and I've got a resting HR of 41.

However, where my weight really hinders me is on climbs.

I suffer on anything from 10-15% and if it gets any steeper than that, it's the walk of shame, even with a 34-26t.

I should try to lose weight really, but I love bad food and booze too much!

 

[Hacienda71]

That has got me in the mood to go up in the hills this weekend.

 

[400bhp]

That has got me in the mood to go up in the hills this weekend.

Yes, you fat b'stard

 

[Banjo]

I think its completely pointless making assumptions about other riders you pass or get passed by on the road. The thin racer you overtook could be recovering from illness the fat guy that passes you could be an ex olympic champion . Or just a fat guy sprinting round a very short route.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I was 5' 10" about 20 years ago...and still am.....

 

[Bill-H]

I have lost a stone since Christmas hills are easier i find i can now do some in big ring i used to use granny ring on however i still use granny ring on others but my average speed is usually the same downhills are as slow as usual fear factor

 

[ComedyPilot]

I have lost a stone since Christmas hills are easier i find i can now do some in big ring i used to use granny ring on however i still use granny ring on others but my average speed is usually the same downhills are as slow as usual fear factor

Also lost the , and . buttons on the keyboard?

 

[Bill-H]

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Found them lol.

 

[Hip Priest]

I think its completely pointless making assumptions about other riders you pass or get passed by on the road. The thin racer you overtook could be recovering from illness the fat guy that passes you could be an ex olympic champion . Or just a fat guy sprinting round a very short route.

Talking about assumptions, I was in hospital recently and a nurse taking my blood pressure remarked that I had a low HR. I said "I know" and she asked "Did you used to be really fit or something?" Ha!

 

[ayceejay]

The OP's premise seems to be a logical fallacy. I am fat - I overtook a skinny guy - therefore fat cyclists are faster than skinny cyclists.