Developed for people with type 2 diabetes and those living with obesity, nearly 12% of US adults have used weight loss injections according to a 2025 study, with another report claiming that 3.3 million UK adults are expected to use them in 2026.
Cycling has a longstanding and uneasy relationship with body image and weight, forged by a culture that's trickled down from the pro ranks, where every kilogram matters and diet is continuously under the microscope.
