Age: 36Occupation: Truck driverHometown: New JerseyTime Cycling: 5 yearsReason for cycling: To get stronger and healthier—and to race.When Kamil Kurylo first started considering cyclocross, his teammate told him that at 200 pounds, he was too big to race. But when he asked the New Jersey Cyclocross Cup Facebook Group if that was true, he was met with more than 60 responses—all positive. “Get out there and enjoy it, have fun, I’m sure you can throw down the watts!”“Your teammate is hilariously misinformed.”“I’m 230 and get roasted every time I’ve raced. I love the sport.”“I’ve seen some big boys who can race for sure. It’s power and technique.”Kurylo’s next question: “What bike should I get?”Here’s how this truck driver became a more serious rider, focusing on upping the power side of the power-to-weight ratio without stressing the weight. I started riding in 2015 to commute to work, and I enjoyed it so much that I started to… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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