Body weight and body mass index (BMI) were studied in non professional cyclists. BMI increased from 22.2 ± 2.3 kg/m² (20 to 29 y) to 23.8 ± 1.7 kg/m² (55 to 77 y) (mean ± SD). The mean increase per decade was 0.5 kg/m², markedly less than in the general ...