My friend thanks you.

He couldn't ride last night due to chafing from the saddle. I don't know if that is a Clyde issue or it's due to the fact that he rides in regular baggy cotton shorts like I do instead of cycling shorts.
According to him, even when he reaches his weight loss goal he will still weigh about 250, so he has a natural Clyde build. Even so, I am convinced that he will be a halfway decent climber because he has strong legs.