Suitable lens for cyclists!

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I take photos of cyclists racing along at speed. Sometimes I FREEZE the action but I also PAN whenever I get the chance. I always use a prime lens, it's light and very good for what I do. The problem is this; when they are on the far side of the road, the 50mm falls a bit short on putting them in the frame to a decent size. The 105mm I have is too heavy for this, for me and I wondered if there is something suitable between the two. Don't want a zoom, even though it might be a good option (I'm awkward) and because it is set at 1/40th or 1/60th and ISO 100, it doesn't have to be a f1.8.
Any suggestions please. Don't SHOUT at me and tell me to get a zoom!!!!
 
As a prime I would be looking at something like a Nikon f2 200mm but that ain't cheap. And its heavy too. :(

So probably not suitable, but creates great bokeh and picks out your rider well.
 
Have you thought of trying a manual focus lens? Lots of affordable choices out there from 50mm to 200mm.
 
AF-C = 'Auto Focus Continuous' if I am not mistaken?

It can be switched off.

Manual Focus
There are times when manually focusing will be better than using AF. Switch the Focus Mode Selector switch from AF to M to select manual focus. Some lenses have switches too, you only need to change on the DSLR or lens – not both. If your lens has M/A and M markings then it has “full time manual focus” – which means you can manually override the AF any time – using the focus ring.

Situations where manual focus is better include for example; macro (depth of field is extremely narrow & focus point paramount), portraits (eyes must be in perfect focus), shooting through glass/wire, panning (best to pre-focus on the “shoot-point” to avoid focus lag), and low-light(when focusing is challenging & the camera may continually seek).

To enable manual focus, switch either the selector on the DSLR or the selector on the lens to M. You don’t need to put both into M.

To enable autofocus you need both switches to be set to A (or M/A if you have that).
 
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