Originally Posted by
downtube42
t-6 weeks before PBP, so I've sworn off beer, donuts, and my beloved cheetos in a last ditch effort to drop a few pounds. Too lazy to do the math, but every pound I drop must translate to a few minutes, given the 33,000 feet of climbing. So, I guess no more lurking in the pub for me.
You can feel every 5lb drop. I've had 4 such drops so far and can say it feels like you are getting stronger on the hills and avg speeds when actually is more a factor of losing "rolling resistance". Cut all you can.