The three golden rules of calves

[CheckMyPecs]

Wanna get some massive calves? Follow these three golden rules:

1.- Push big gears
2.- Stand up on your bike
3.- Choose explosive training (e.g. hill sprints) over endurance training

[Winnats]

How do you get rid of them? I've been blessed / cursed with huge ones naturally (high foot arches contribute to this I think) but since I re-started cycling in my adulthood I feel like I'm dragging two lumps of ballast around.

Ironically, I'm quite good at those three things you mention.