Well , I was going to ask what defines a Clyde. But now , after browsing the threads , I realize I'm not . Or am I ? I see a lot of line backers and power fowards here. I ride with guys at 145. 155. Hell , my brother is 6' 140.
Im 190 in race season shape. All Xc mtn. SS and geared. Numerous 200 mile road and mixed surface events. I'm surprised I beat em at times. I find being heavier has some advantages.
Would really like to see more "Super Clyde" category (Obviously 260 or better) races. It might get me racing some and thus riding more and maybe get me below the "SuperClyde" threshold. Screwing up in reverse. Anyone know of "SuperClyde" cat races?
I think there should be a formula for determining Clyde eligibility (Clydility?) that takes into account height and weight.
On another note, my climbing ability dropped off when I lost the flab. I used to stand up on the pedals and set down with all my heft and bulk and power up the hills. Now I park my chicken bones on the skinny saddle and spin like a demented hamster in a wheel.....I'm sure I was quicker before..!
All I know is that at 6'3" and 285lbs, racing dudes who are 60-70lbs lighter than me just doesn't seem right. At my most fit (abs showing) I can get to about 255, but that's it. Even at my most fit, a middling 200-pounder would smoke me up any substantial climb....unless maybe he strapped a 50 pound weight to his back.
I gave up on trying to hang with skinny guys at any point. Goal is just to minimize their wait time for me (and any others back with me) to catch up.
But when it comes to weight class, bmi needs to be used cause 200-210 is just bogus lol. Tall and skinny guys aren't clydes, look at the horse, a Clyde, that thing is just huge all around.
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