Cycling for Obese Beginners: How I Lost 80 Pounds and Found Freedom on Two Wheels
Cycling for Obese Beginners: How I Lost 80 Pounds and Found Freedom on Two Wheels Let me start by saying this: you don’t have to be skinny, fast, or fit to ride a bike . When I began cycling, I weighed 275 pounds. I was obese, out of shape, and winded just making it around the block. Today, I weigh 194 pounds. I can ride for hours, tackle big hills, and even take on multi-day bike tours. But that transformation didn’t happen overnight—and it didn’t happen by accident. It happened one ride and one small change at a time. That First Ride: A Humble Beginning I still remember the first time I got back on a bike. I thought it would be easy—after all, you never forget how to ride, right? But my body had a different plan. I struggled. My legs ached. My lungs burned. I was embarrassed at how hard it was. But I went out again the next day. And then again the next week. Each time, I made it just a little farther. I wasn’t fast, but I was moving. And that’s all that mattered. Cycling as an Obese ...
