Originally Posted by
John_V
Welcome to the forum. I wouldn't worry about sticking out like a sore thumb as long as you are riding; that is what counts. Besides, pulling all that weight every day, you're probably in better shape than most of us. Keep on riding.
Well, I haven't had a drivers license since 1999 and have been riding since then. People often ask how can I do that. Well, you simply learn to adapt, give yourself more time to get places, and, if necessary, I can always use public transportation.
As you can probably tell by the photo I am FAR from a "gram counter". I own absolutely NO spandex whatsoever, and I wear what's comfortable.
I would like to think that I stay in relatively decent shape. After an accident at work and a major surgery, I was out of the riding arena for almost a year. I did put on a few pounds bit I have been back slowly rebuilding my tolerance and stamina back to previous levels where I was riding almost 30 miles a day minimum.