Is weightloss possible from riding alone?

[OakLeaf]

For a slightly different viewpoint - cycling is the most weight-loss-friendly exercise I've ever done, for the simple fact that I can maintain a moderate intensity for long periods of time. Running is just too demanding for me (and most people, I think) to do for the same amounts of time that would be considered a medium-length ride (2-4 hours). I almost always drop a pound or two when I increase my mileage significantly. (... but maybe I'm kidding myself and that pound is coming from the upper body muscle I'm losing from less time in the gym - anyway my pants fit better -)

Plus, to me, terrestrial exercise really suppresses my appetite - I have to force myself to eat after a ride to replenish my muscle glycogen. (Swimming, OTOH, always makes me ravenous. )

[jayjay]

For a slightly different viewpoint - cycling is the most weight-loss-friendly exercise I've ever done...Plus, to me, terrestrial exercise really suppresses my appetite - I have to force myself to eat after a ride to replenish my muscle glycogen. (Swimming, OTOH, always makes me ravenous. )

WEll, this one is *very* encouraging ! Come to think about it, I recall the years I was riding lots (32 to 40) I really could eat, and I kept a moderate BMI. I also agree with you that the distance riding is an appetite suppressor, it seems one can hit the threshold of longer aerobic with cycling, which must wrench the stomach.