Re: RC: "Weighty issue"

[Kirsten Foruria <kirsten@vermilion.reno.nv.us>]

When I first started riding seriously again after a long
absence, I weighed approximately 35# to 40# more than I do
now.  I lost quite a bit of weight over several years.  I am
clearly a much better rider now than I was then. Obviously I
have quite a few more riding miles on me, but dropping
weight also made a *huge* difference.  However, I'll go out
on a limb and say that for me, it wasn't the weight as much
as it was the improved balance. It's easier for me to ride
balanced when I don't have as much weight to keep track of. 
Just for reference, depending on the saddle I use, I'd be
either a lightweight or a heavyweight... I'm right on the
edge.

So, while weight may make a slight difference, the rider's
ability and fitness certainly must *far* outweigh (like the
pun?) the effect of the actual pounds. I'd vote for getting
rid of weight divisions too.

-- 
Kirsten (Price) Foruria
Vermilion Desert Ranch
Reno, Nevada


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