Calves anyone?

[Technotart]

My calves are sore after riding as well - along with the hamstrings so they must be doing something!

It all depends on where you focus. A lot of the cylclists I see out there have very well defined calves - including my son - and I can say for a fact that he hasnt seen the inside of a gym or a weight training program since February.

Cycling DOES have some effect on your calves, maybe just not the effect you are looking for?

[bcipam]

There is a difference between muscle development and definition. The reduction of body fat will cause the calves and legs to look more defined. If you cycle alot, then you will lose body fat in your calves and thus they will be more defined. If calves are small, or the muscle underdeveloped, and you wish to create more bulk, than weight training is needed. You can also ride occasionally "under load" by standing on the bike and pushing a harder gear. This is equivolent to standing calve lifts in the gym.