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Mayday.JP 08-30-10 12:05 PM

Am i Considered a Clydesdale?
 
Saw that 200lb is the label for Clydes but my question is this: I'm 5'10" tall, 215 and 14% body fat. I'm just a bulky guy but not overweight or tall. Am i still in the clydesdale category?
Just curious that's all.

cyclist2000 08-30-10 12:11 PM

yes

Mr. Beanz 08-30-10 01:58 PM

If you're 200 + of soild muscle, low fat and big huge strong powerful legs, no.:D

Only if you are fat old and slow like the rest of us!:p

Daspydyr 08-30-10 02:04 PM

I have never seen a FAT Clydesdale Horse. Fat humans, yup, but wear the Clyde's label with pride. It means you can pull better than the rest of the little ponies.

CACycling 08-30-10 02:35 PM

You're a Clyde. You may not be dealing with some of the issues many here are (such as losing weight) but you will have to deal with other issues that a Clyde typically faces (equipment designed for lighter riders, larger sizes of cycling clothing, etc.) Welcome to the herd.

finelargeaxe 08-30-10 02:38 PM

Oh lovely...another one...

Just kidding, and as CACycling said, welcome to the herd!

Peter_C 08-30-10 07:10 PM

Look at the bright side, you're not an 'uber-clyde'...

Christobevii3 08-30-10 08:07 PM

I'm 6'3" 215lbs, clydes too?

finelargeaxe 08-31-10 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by Christobevii3 (Post 11384218)
I'm 6'3" 215lbs, clydes too?

Yes. On both counts. Glad to have you here.

mwchandler21 09-01-10 05:58 AM

If I remember correctly Clydesdale comes from triathlons where racers over 200 lbs or 6' tall are considered to be at a disadvantage and are thus allowed to race in a separate category.

professorbob 09-03-10 06:13 AM

A clydesdale is a large very strong magnificent animal capable of pulling very heavy loads all day long. Is that what you are? If so, then yes, you are.

donham1 09-03-10 06:58 AM

6' 3" , 190#- Am I a Clyde?

Mayday.JP 09-30-10 04:53 PM

Well thanks for the welcome guys! I was just unsure but now that i think of it, i feel i do have the advantage in alot of things. For example, if i were to get in a fight with a skinny, 5'10" and 150lb rider, i'd have AT LEAST 50 lbs on him. haha. And also, i'd rather look muscular than bulimic. lol


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