Larry, this is what works for me. I'm 5'9.5" and 168 pounds. I still have probably 5 pounds to go before I'm at my ideal college wrestling weight. You might already be doing this, but if not, here are some ideas to consider.
Lose 0.5 to 1 pound per week max. Weigh in every day and average your weight for 5 or 7 days on a spreadsheet graph to smooth it out so you can see the trend and eat more if necessary. Don't starve so much that you get burning hunger - that can cause a whole season of intestinal distress on long or hard rides. Ride 12 to 20 hours per week. That's so many calories that you can eat a lot, gain power, and still burn off fat. Eat a protein shake and a banana for breakfast. Eat a big superfood lunch smoothie of skim milk, protein powder, walnuts, cranberries, blueberries, sunflower seeds, yogurt, spinach, kale, tangerine, and any other fruit you want. The greens are good for increasing your nitric oxide. Eat a dinner of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean meats. Stay away from processed food as much as possible. Never eat fried foods. Lay off the saturated fats. Drink strong, decaf coffee to help with rehydration in addition to getting health benefits. This diet is also good for optimal health, not just dropping bodyweight and increasing power output. But since you are already so powerful, you should optimize your nutrient intake to push your power output higher. Just some ideas for consideration.
