Weight / Fat loss

My weight is creeping up- and it's muscle bulk, which is just weight I have to carry.

This is annoying, I'd like to lose a bit of weight but keep getting stronger.

Fenella mentioned muscle fiber activation percentages as an area where you can develop strength without adding additional bulk?

Low reps, big weight. Increase the neuromuscular response.

Lots of sets, lots of reps to failure give that puffy damaged, fluid-filled muscle look that bodybuilders wants before the diuretics kick in to dehydrate them again.

Do you actually want to be "strong"? It's as vague as saying "I want to be fitter". Strong enough to lift something? Once? Lots of times?

Or do you actually want to generate more power for a longer time whilst riding a bicycle?