18th June ‘25: weight

I asked chatGPT what the optimal weight for a 5’9” cyclist should be. Inevitably there are lots of variables at play, and much will depend on what discipline (eg climbing vs time trialling vs sprinting will look quite different).

But when I pushed for an answer, I’m told ‘between 64kg and 70kg’. Hmmm… achieving that lower end is a long way out of reach – but 70kg? That feels achievable.

I’m going to start tracking my weight and making some initial small adjustments to my diet; nothing radical but some nudges towards better.

So the weigh in this morning? 75.5kg. Let’s say losing 1kg is the aim – so around the first week of August I should be close to that elusive 70kg.. I’ll keep you posted.