Originally Posted by
seypat
Also, realize that the general population does not think the mantis look with no upper body development is sexy. Lean and toned is sexy, but not stickman/stickwoman. As my wife says, "there is nothing there to stir the loins."
So true. The fittest roadies are generally the most grotesque looking. Bony hips, no upper body, generally no shape. There's some shade being thrown on triathletes, but their bodies are generally much more "fit" looking than pure roadies. I actually get asked if I do tri, because I work out my upper body in the gym and have actual shape to my torso and arms, and have more of that body shape than pure roadie/climber.