Originally Posted by
Bunyanderman
You don't really see body builders that pick up road cycling, heck you don't see huge track cyclists on the road or winning a tour de france stage. This is an endurance sport, very similar to distance running and open water swimming. There really aren't any huge endurance athletes that are extremely successful. Now sprinting, is a race won in the weight room.
+1. If you're convinced that your ability to pick up heavy objects makes you a good cyclist, or in any way superior to anyone else (save for comparisons of those picking up heavy objects) then fine, enjoy your meathead life. The fact is that body type matters for this sport, and you are in fact held up by it at a certain point. Accept it, and adapt yourself accordingly based on goals. I don't have time for this, there are bikes to build.