'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer

New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? We've got the answers...

Image shows a rider cycling.
(Image credit: Future)

"Do you have problems getting jeans?" If you've ever been seen in lycra, this is a question you've likely had to bat down at some point. The answer is often no - but it can be hard not to look down at your quads when asked to see if they'd grown to Hoy-esque proportions overnight.

The question is understandable. Whilst cycling performance is about so much more than appearance, and athletic ability is never determined by aesthetics - since all body types are unique - our society does host somewhat of a fixation with appearance. 

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1