Originally Posted by
fncll
So, I'm a hair over 6 feet and 307lbs as of a week or so ago. I just started biking (bought a GF Montare) and just the 7 mile round trip commute with hardly any elevation is proving to be pretty painful. Any others starting out way at the bottom?
Yup, as replied many of us know what you're speaking of.
I started 2 years ago at 327 lbs on a comfort bike and my first rides were in a very hilly neighborhood. I still remember thinking that I would never be able to get through a ride. It didn't take long before I was seeking out hills to conquer. I love hills.
To date I've lost over 50 lbs and now I (still) searching for a nice road bike.
Keep it up. You'll soon look back at your first rides and realize how far you've come.
Ride safe,
Brian