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skinny
Its nonsense
Years ago, I went from 73kg to 68kg (I'm 6 foot / 183cm) over three weeks cycling in the Himalayas, while getting stronger. Came back and won a 3/4 race at Hog Hill a week or so later. I didnt look "fat" at 73kg and I dropped 5kg without effort
Likely very linked to body type and metabolism, but if I can do that as a middling club rider, I dont see it as a stretch for a pro to drop 6kg and add power over a longer period