Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Is Athena Starting Point the Same As a Clyde's?

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JumboRider
06-09-07, 09:48 AM
I am just curious. Clydesdale is a class of bicyclist created for racing events. Does Athena exist as a class of bicyclist created for racing events also, or invented here to accommodate our lovely ladies here? If Athena is a class, does that class start the same as the Clyde?

Siu Blue Wind
06-09-07, 09:49 AM
*curiously waiting for answers....*
CardiacKid
06-09-07, 10:21 AM
The USAT, the governing body for triathlons, recognizes an Athena class as women over 150#. I am not sure about any other organizations, but it wasn't invented here.

JumboRider
06-09-07, 10:47 AM
I know this may sound strange, but I am happy that my wife makes the Athena rank. I always did love the goddess of wisdom and war.
Siu Blue Wind
06-09-07, 10:51 AM
The USAT, the governing body for triathlons, recognizes an Athena class as women over 150#. I am not sure about any other organizations, but it wasn't invented here.


I thought so. So I guess I'm in.
Tom Stormcrowe
06-09-07, 01:11 PM
I thought so. So I guess I'm in.
Welcome to the gang, Daughter!:D
FarHorizon
06-09-07, 02:00 PM
I really don't think there should be an absolute weight-gate that allows one to be an Athena or a Clyde. A weight that would be anorexic for Shaq O'Neal would be "Jabba-the-Hut" size for a shorter person. If you have to question whether you qualify as a Clyde or Athena, you are one! Note that tall folks can be Clydes or Athenas without being overweight at all! Welcome to the gang, indeed!