How to Lose Weight Without Killing Your Cycling Performance

May 08, 2026 7:31 am

Most cyclists I speak to are stuck in the same loop…


They want to lose weight, ride stronger, and improve their watts per kilo, but the moment they try to diet, their performance drops off a cliff.


I’ve seen this over and over again coaching cyclists over 40.


And the mistake is almost always the same:


They underfuel their rides, thinking it’ll speed up fat loss.


The reality? It does the opposite.


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Have a great weekend


Neil


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