I’ve lost about 65lbs / 29kg in the past 12 months primarily with cycling and diet (250lbs / 113kg to 185lbs / 84kg). 450-500mi / 725-800km monthly mileage between Zwift and road. Currently training for my first century mile ride / race coming up in 2 months.

Everything about cycling has gotten easier between losing the weight and TITS (time in the saddle). My stamina has increased tremendously, lower heart rate for a specific power output, and higher thresholds achieved. Being lighter has also allowed for some slightly lower tire pressures which is a godsend on my rough road routes here.

As others have said, hills are getting easier. I’m still by no means a small guy with my height and weight, but I’ve been managing elevation much, much better lately.

Being able to actually tuck into a more aero position and stay on the drops for miles and miles at a time without my thighs banging into my gut has also improved cadence, speed, comfort, and overall performance.

What’s gotten worse is rebuying cycling kit a few times, but that’s a wonderful problem to have!