Andrew Coggan wrote:
That said, these numbers remind me of the comments of somebody "in the know", who said that the average cycling fan doesn't really understand what is truly possible (partially as a result of
weight loss).
This isn't for Andy, he just mentioned weight. For weight loss, I'm a believer.
I feel for clubbie riders and folks like me just farting around, getting your weight to an athletic place can be the "x factor" lots of folks are missing out on having a little more fun and capability on the bike. I bet a lot of A-group ride riders can do 20min in the 225 to 275w range. But, if you weigh 180 to 200lb and I weigh 150 or even 145 in race weight...have fun.
We work together but regroup on hills. I wouldn't be able to "get away" by any distance worth it on the flat. But on the hills, I can usually put 1min on the group per 3min of hill.