I just registered on the Forum and read with great interest about your Weight Watcher's points. I had to reply. I started cycling last year thinking the weight would fall off. Wrong! I actually gained. I joined WW this year with 3 other coworkers who do not cycle and don't even exercise. I've managed to loose only 16 pounds since March. I have 3 more to go to reach my goal. In the meantime, I've watched my coworkers drop pounds like crazy. It's been very frustrating to say the least. I get 20 points a day and the activity points aren't sufficient enough to support the calorie needs required for a 16-17 mph 50 mile ride. Not to mention satisfying the hunger you have the next day. What I have found and what I have done is this: I stay within the 20 points a day. On the days I ride, I allow myself 4 extra points for every hour of cycling. On the weekends when I do a long ride, I ignore the points and eat and drink what I need without going crazy. Instead of eating a cheeseburger and fries afterward, I stick with something wholesome but healthy and make smarter choices. I weigh myself before and after I ride to insure I stay hydrated. I will always weigh 2-3 pounds more after a long ride (60+ mi) but that comes off with a couple more within a few days. Unfortunately, I have to weigh in early in the week. I think the long rides are what is getting the weight off and you also have to consider how much muscle weight you have gained. It weighs more than fat but will rev your calorie burning engine. Stick with it and hang in there!