He was/is 6'2", unusually tall for a cyclist. That's my height, so I know. Most cyclists are as you indicate, little guys. Climbing is hard for a big guy.

 

I don't know the answer. Why is the Canadian football field biggerer/biggest that ours in the US?

 

I'm 6'1" so I was surprised when I wiki'ed after my guess.
It depends on if your a torso or leg guy.
I have a long torso and not so much leg. And the hills around here are brutal although nothing compared to Colorado.
I was even more impressed my his lung capacity.
8 Liters

that's a big displacement motor in anybody's book.
makes you wonder how his heart keeps up.

 

Because you guys changed your size

CFL originated from Rugby I believe.

If anyone ever has a chance to watch a CFL game you may just like it. It is very exciting and a lot faster than NFL.

 

Nah -- not enough time for endless replays and analysis.

And it takes the longer field to contain those moving backfield guys and receivers. I like to think of it as outdoors arena football. [flame suit on] HPH