360lb Cyclist
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awfulquiet
Well-Known Member
Hi Mark!
Great to hear you're cycling!
I'm in a similar situation, I found Bib shorts with a chamois to be a big help in the beginning. Prendas.co.uk do some in size 6XL (Italian size) which might fit you?
Could also recommend this book to read as you start out: Ride Your Way Lean by Selene Yeager (aka Fit Chick from Bicycling.com).
Cheers,
Awfers
Great to hear you're cycling!
I'm in a similar situation, I found Bib shorts with a chamois to be a big help in the beginning. Prendas.co.uk do some in size 6XL (Italian size) which might fit you?
Could also recommend this book to read as you start out: Ride Your Way Lean by Selene Yeager (aka Fit Chick from Bicycling.com).
Cheers,
Awfers
Misusawa
Senior Member
- Location
- North Shields
Just remember the small goals all along, never focus on the big ones, they'll take care of themselves if you keep on the small stuff....
Oh and welcome
Oh and welcome
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
Are we at the point of discussing N+1 yet? A few more stone, and you'll be looking to go farther, faster. Well done, and a good start. Best remedy for the sore bum is the padded cycling shorts, as well as more saddle time. Some stretching exercises for cycling may help as well.
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/eight-stretching-exercises-for-cyclists-26074/
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/eight-stretching-exercises-for-cyclists-26074/
Mickthemove
Über Member
- Location
- Tatton Park, Rostherne
Well done mark, it is the only excercise us big units seem to enjoy and the weight will fall off! Don't worry about how far you go it's just about time in the saddle and turning the pedals,
Keep it up
Keep it up
Nigelnaturist
Guru
- Location
- Pontefract
all the above, but do keep at it
Glenn
Veteran
- Location
- Newport, shropshire
You made the hardest step Mark, doing something about your weight, have fun in the gym and on the bike, hopefully you can make your target.
I find keeping a food and exercise diary helps, just a simple one like http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
I find keeping a food and exercise diary helps, just a simple one like http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Easytigers
Guru
Well done for getting out and about. You'll soon be dropping the pounds and well on your way to your goal. Good luck!
OP
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Baggies Man
Active Member
- Location
- Donisthorpe
Thanks for the responses everyone, i really appreciate the feedback from you all and the positive comments.
Its really encouraging to know that some of you have been heavy riders at some stage and i'm not the only big guy on a bike. Thanks guys for the info and link to gb155 - the 39stonecyclist, i watched the vid and had a read of his blog, trully inspirational and it just goes to show, one can get great weight loss results from cycling whatever the starting weight.
Several of you have mentioned investing in a pair or two of padded shorts, or even changing to a different saddle. I had intended getting some shorts but couldn't find any my size so thanks for the links MrJamie & Awfulquiet, thats a great help.
@Gravity Aided - thanks for the link to stretching exercises, i don't know if i'd be able to get in some of those positions lol, but will certainly have a go at some of the easier ones.
@Tyke - Thanks for the advice about the suspension lock, i didn't realise it locked, but will certainly try it next time im on the road.
@philinmerthyr - Well done on completing the RideLondon 100 mile ride, its really inspiring that you completed it especially after riding less than a year and starting at a similar weight to myself. Maybe i could set myself the same goal for the 2014 RideLondon event?
Anyway, thanks again everyone for the positive comments and advice, its much appreciated.
Cheers, Mark.
Its really encouraging to know that some of you have been heavy riders at some stage and i'm not the only big guy on a bike. Thanks guys for the info and link to gb155 - the 39stonecyclist, i watched the vid and had a read of his blog, trully inspirational and it just goes to show, one can get great weight loss results from cycling whatever the starting weight.
Several of you have mentioned investing in a pair or two of padded shorts, or even changing to a different saddle. I had intended getting some shorts but couldn't find any my size so thanks for the links MrJamie & Awfulquiet, thats a great help.
@Gravity Aided - thanks for the link to stretching exercises, i don't know if i'd be able to get in some of those positions lol, but will certainly have a go at some of the easier ones.
@Tyke - Thanks for the advice about the suspension lock, i didn't realise it locked, but will certainly try it next time im on the road.
@philinmerthyr - Well done on completing the RideLondon 100 mile ride, its really inspiring that you completed it especially after riding less than a year and starting at a similar weight to myself. Maybe i could set myself the same goal for the 2014 RideLondon event?
Anyway, thanks again everyone for the positive comments and advice, its much appreciated.
Cheers, Mark.
[quote="philinmerthyr, post: 2591761, member: 22151"
I started riding last October after signing up for the RideLondon 100 mie ride. I used this as motivation to train. I was 23 stone. Since then I have ridden around 3,000 miles and last week I completed the 100 miles in 7 hrs 48 mins.
It's been life changing and I've lost nearly 3 stone.
Having lost 2 and a half stone since starting riding agen I am 11 and a half. i am hoping to do my first 100 in a few weeks time however there's no way I could do it with a 8 and a half stone pack on my back . You have my upmost respect very well done and a good time to boot
I started riding last October after signing up for the RideLondon 100 mie ride. I used this as motivation to train. I was 23 stone. Since then I have ridden around 3,000 miles and last week I completed the 100 miles in 7 hrs 48 mins.
It's been life changing and I've lost nearly 3 stone.
Having lost 2 and a half stone since starting riding agen I am 11 and a half. i am hoping to do my first 100 in a few weeks time however there's no way I could do it with a 8 and a half stone pack on my back . You have my upmost respect very well done and a good time to boot
Mattonsea
Über Member
- Location
- New Forest
Well done , you are most defiantly hooked now .
matthat
Über Member
- Location
- South Liverpool
As everyone above and and keep on 
!
and keep on ! 
- Location
- Glasgow
and good luck with your efforts, keep us posted on your progress!
Smotyn
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Holbeach Lincs
[quote="Tommy2, post: 2592280, member: 26857"well done, soon you'll be flying up hills, losing weight is free speed!!!
Anybody know where to get larger sizes in ladies cycle clothing?[/quote]
I am a larger lady and I have endura padded leggings they are an xl and I am a size 24 so they stretch a lot! I have mountain warehouse running tops in xxl good luck x
Anybody know where to get larger sizes in ladies cycle clothing?[/quote]
I am a larger lady and I have endura padded leggings they are an xl and I am a size 24 so they stretch a lot! I have mountain warehouse running tops in xxl good luck x