Cycling... should i do it?

Question

ok ive been lifting weights for 1 month now, and have grew pretty big around the arms (considering what i was before i started weight lifting)... but ive grew sick of it... i want to take up another hobby, and cycling is one of the possible hobbies. but i just need to know from cyclists what they think of it. and if they have like big arms... AND MOST IMPORTANTLY .. ALL BECUASE I HAVE GOT MUSCLEY ARMS DOESNT MEAN I CRNT RIDE DOES IT?? BECOS EVERY CYCLIST I SEE HAS SKINNY ARMS.

Answer 1

there are many types of cycling and cyclists.  i dont believe being muscular and being a rider have to conflict.  some of the most fit athletes i know are triathletes.  because of the swimming and running they are quite often very defined and muscular, and yet the best of them can ride times that are very respectable even for a pure cyclist.

weight control is very important in cycling, but it isnt all about being thin.  it is about strength to weight ratios. as long as what mass you have is strong and productive, it will help you in your riding.  your build may not make the best climber, but it doesnt mean you will not be a good rider.  you just have to find your strengths.

i am a big guy for a rider.  no, i am not a climber.  i love to climb and challenge myself, but i will never be a climber.  now give me a time trial, and i can hurt you.  i earned a place on delmonte because i could time trial.  cycling has many facets.

Answer 2

every cyclist u see on tv are professional cyclists...they cant have big arms bcos it hinders their sport..

u do it for fitness, so it should not affect you much...so carry on and do ur bit for the environment

Answer 3

Its always good to cross-train.   Anyone gets tired of doing the same thing day after day.  I like to mix in mountain biking, road biking, xc skiing, weights, golf, hiking, etc. in my workout routines.

If you look close, you'll see lots of us riders with 'big' arms ... not to mention one doesnt have to have 'big' arms to be strong .......

Answer 4

Cycling is a great form of exercise. It's low impact, so it's easy on the knees and ankles (provided you get properly fitted for your bike.) Muscular arms won't hurt you. In fact, they may help during climbing; you can pull back on the handlebars to help you get up the hill.  The pros you see on TV are not typical of the average rider. They are unusually lightweight, but still strong. A 6 foot tall pro might only weigh 140-150 pounds.

Answer 5

it is the best sport. you will be in shappe and you will make good friends. muscle wise it depends on your body type, if you grew muscles in just one month, you have the genetics of arnold. so i do not think you will loose your muscles

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