Originally Posted by
GaryInWI
I found several sources that say an "ideal bicycling weight" is 2 lb per inch of height.
Wow, that is very thin. I am 6' 3" and weigh 157.4 just now. I consider myself very thin. I don't know that there would be much to lose to get down to 150, though I guess I managed it when I was 18.
I think you should keep in mind that it will be normal to lose some weight on tour unless you eat out a lot. I wouldn't do anything to sacrifice muscle to match some theory about bicycle weight.
By the way, could that 2lbs per inch refer to racing weight?