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August 2, 2021 by Average Joe Cyclist

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Here are some great tips for success to lose weight cycling, gathered from real human beings who have succeeded in their quest to lose weight cycling! Don’t believe those who tell you it is not possible to lose weight through exercise alone. I know it is, because I have done it myself, more than once. And so has Maggie. A big increase in exercise will help most people to lose weight. And cycling is a fun way to get more exercise.

Contents of this Post

  • Tip #1 to Lose Weight Cycling: Commit to devoting some of your time for cycling
  • Tip #2: Think about what you are eating to fuel your bike riding
    • Related Post: 5 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers
  • Tip #3 to Lose Weight Cycling: Don’t be intimidated if other cyclists are thinner than you are
  • Tip #4: Get the right bike
    • Related Post: Average Joe Cyclist’s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan, Phase 1
  • Tip #5 to Lose Weight Cycling: Start small and work your way up
    • Related Post: How Many Calories do You Burn Cycling?
  • Tip #6 for Cycling Weight Loss: Record your rides
    • Related Post: How to Get Bike Fit: Complete Bike Training Plan
  • Tip #7 to Lose Weight Cycling: Get a heart rate monitor so that you can train smart
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    • Related Post: A Guide for Fat Cyclists
  • Tip #8 for Cycling Weight Loss: Mix it up
  • Tip #9: Be prepared to spend some money
    • Related Post: Health Benefits of Cycling: Research Shows that Exercise is a Miracle Cure
  • Tip #10 to Lose Weight Cycling: Plan some rewards for yourself along the way

Tip #1 to Lose Weight Cycling: Commit to devoting some of your time for cycling

Give up an hour of TV or computer time, as little as three days a week, to get a bike ride in. It WILL be worth it! Mycomplete bike fit training planis really simple to follow. In clear, easy-to-follow steps, it shows you how you can start to get cycling fit with just three bike rides per week. It also explains the myth of the fat burning zone, and tells you how to really burn calories efficiently.

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Tip #2: Think about what you are eating to fuel your bike riding

Weight loss depends partly on what you eat, as well as on how much you exercise. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that because you are exercising, you can eat whatever you like. On the other hand, it is true that some people can lose weight merely by exercising more. The point is, don’t think that a long bike ride is a license to eat non-stop!

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Tip #3 to Lose Weight Cycling: Don’t be intimidated if other cyclists are thinner than you are

There is sometimes anti-fat discrimination in cycling circles, but ignore it! You have every right to ride a bike, regardless of of your size or shape! Check out our Complete Guide for Fat Cyclists for more encouragement, and guidance on picking the right bike for your size.

10 Tips to Lose Weight Cycling. You don't need to be a greyhound to cycle. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists
You don’t need to be a greyhound to cycle. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists

Tip #4: Get the Right Bike

If you are starting out as a very heavy person, make sure you get a bike that is robust enough for you. A light-weight racer would not be the best bike to start out on. A mountain bike or a hybrid would be a better choice.

Click here for a post that includes a guide to choosing the right bike if you are a heavier cyclist. Also, make sure you get the right size bike, so it is comfortable and safe for you. Here’s a guide to getting the bike frame size right, which includes an explanation of how your ape index fits into the picture.

Related Post: Complete Bike Frame Size Guide

Tip #5 to Lose Weight Cycling: Start Small and Work Your Way Up

As the saying goes, a long journey starts with a single step. I would add to that and say that a long journey consists of many, many small steps. The point is, take it slow and steady. Don’t go out and cycle two hours the first day, then find that you are too tired (and too sore!) to cycle again for a week.

Build up slowly and minimize the pain. No-pain-no-gain is just not true! See my Complete Bike Fit Bike Training post, which shows you how to start slowly and step-by-step, build up to great things.

Related Post: How Many Calories do You Burn Cycling?

Tip #6 for Cycling Weight Loss: Record Your Rides

Recording your rides enables you to track your progress. It will also motivate you to ride more. It’s a way of challenging yourself by competing with yourself! You can use Garmin Connect, if you have a Garmin bike computer. Here’s a post that compares the most popular Garmin bike computers.

Related Post: All Garmin Edge Premium Bike Computers Compared

Or, just use a great smart watch or activity tracker. This is my personal choice for easily recording all of my activities. Pair it up with a great app, and you have a permanent record of all your exercise, plus lots of motivation.

Use an App

Also, there are a host of apps you can download to your smart phone to track your rides for FREE. Good ones include Strava, Map my Ride, Google Maps, Cyclemeter, and Wahoo Fitness. Strava is my favorite, and it’s good for the global cycling community as well!

Or Just Use a Small and Simple Bike Computer

You can also buy the excellent and simple-to-use Garmin 130 Plus. It’s small, it’s easy,  and it is affordable. Nothing is more motivating than looking back and feeling great about how many miles you have ridden, and how far you have come!  You can compete against yourself, and also against other cyclists, if you follow each other.

Related Post: How to Get Bike Fit: Complete Bike Training Plan

Tip #7 to Lose Weight Cycling: Get a Heart Rate Monitor to Help You to Train Smart

See this post on how to use a heart rate monitor to get fit. Don’t think that monitoring the intensity of your exercise is only for very serious athletes. It is in fact very useful to monitor your cycling intensity, so that you can make sure you maximize your fitness gains for the time you put in. Otherwise, it is just too easy to under- or overestimate how hard you are training. Both are self-defeating.

With under-estimation, you risk burning yourself out through over-training and exhaustion; with over-estimation of intensity, you won’t get much fitter. A heart rate monitor helps you to ensure that you are always in the correct zone for maximum fitness gains and calorie burn.

Chart of Perceived Exertion to Monitor How Hard You Are Training

If you don’t want to buy a heart rate monitor, use this chart of perceived exertion. Most of your training should be done in Zones 2 through 4. Find more details in our training posts!

Zone
RPE Level (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
Level of Exertion
How it Feels
What it Does
Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate
Zone 1 (Low intensity)1 to 2LightI'm so comfortable I could do this all day!Strengthens your heart. Contributes to reducing body fat, cholesterol, and blood pressure.50% to 60% of maximum heart rate
Zone 2 (Weight Control)3 to 4ModerateI can feel that I am exercising, but I feel good and can easily carry on a conversationStrengthens your heart and your mitochondria (the powerhouses of your cells). Contributes to reducing body fat, cholesterol, and blood pressure. 65% of calories burned in this zone are calories from fat.60% to 70% of maximum heart rate
Zone 3 (Aerobic)5 to 6Intense, but not exhaustingI am a bit breathless now, and I don't want to talkGreat zone for weight loss, strengthening muscle, and general fitness. Burns 50% carbs and 50% fat.70% to 80% of maximum heart rate
Zone 4 (Anaerobic)6 to 8Intense and exhaustingBreathing is labored, and talking is not an option unless in cases of emergency. Most people should only do this in short spurts, 2 to 3 days per weekImproves both endurance and fitness. Cannot be sustained for long enough to be significant for weight loss.80% to 90% of maximum heart rate
Zone 5 (Maximum)9 to 10As Intense as is Physically Possible for YouIn this zone, you can only focus on the activity, such as cycling or running as fast as possible. Talking is out of the question. Loud grunts might be possible (think power lifting competitions).Can only be done in short bursts, around 1 to 2 minutes. It is used to improve athletic performance, but comes with a high risk for injury. Mainly used as a training tool only by competitive athletes.90% to 100% of maximum heart rate

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Or Just Use a Fitness Tracker to Do it All

Alternatively, just get a fitness tracker, so that you have got both Tip #6 (record your rides) and Tip #7 (record your heart rate) covered in just one gadget! These also have the advantage that you don’t have to wear a sweaty chest band. The best one for cyclists is the Garmin Forerunner 745. Alternatively, the Garmin Forerunner 935 is a lot cheaper these days.

Related Post: 7 of the Best Fitness Trackers for Cyclists

If you prefer something a little more feminine, and a lot less clunky, consider the Fitbit Charge 5.

Tip #8 for Cycling Weight Loss: Mix it up

When it comes to succeeding in fitness plans, variety is key. So, find ways to mix it up. Ride different routes to keep it interesting. If you can, ride different bikes too. For example, a racer will give you a good commute and a nice speed high, but mountain biking will give you more of a full body workout. Also, when mountain biking you can explore nature, which can be a whole lot of fun. Maggie and I have spent endless hours on mountain trails, burning calories without even thinking about it.

10 Tips to Lose Weight Cycling. Maggie and I love getting out into nature on mountain bikes. It's a really fun way to exercise
Maggie and I love getting out into nature on mountain bikes. It’s a really fun way to exercise

Tip #9: Be prepared to spend some money

You can’t spend a lot of time on a bike if you are uncomfortable, cold, and wet. Invest in the items you need, such as a comfortable saddle, a waterproof cycling jacket, decent cycling shoes, and padded undershorts. Once you’ve spent all that money, you’ll feel obligated to get out there and bike! (That psychology works for me, anyway.) Here’s a post all about how to dress for cycling.

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Tip #10 to Lose Weight Cycling: Plan some rewards for yourself along the way

To stay motivated, set goals and link them up to rewards. For example, give yourself a reward when you have ridden your first 100 miles. And the first 200 … and so on. Pick a reward you like that will not actively sabotage your goals! for example, reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles! That way, you will start doing some walking as well.

10 Tips to Lose Weight Cycling. Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!
Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!

Good luck on your quest for fitness, fun, and weight loss!

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