Originally Posted by
SquatchBiker
I just bought my bike last week. I plan on commuting but I'm a big dude and woefully out of shape. My commute will be anywhere from 9 to 13 miles each way depending on which route I take. Plus there are a couple of pretty good sustained climbs. It will take me a while to get to the point where I can commute to work, but hopefully I'll have fun riding my fat-ass into some sort of shape (other than round).
FWIW, a little encouragement for you. I weighed 266 lbs this time last year. Started cycle commuting first Monday in June, and am now 225 lbs (without really changing anything else in the diet department). My commute is just under 14 miles each way, and about 1000' of total ascent going to work, and about 1300' coming home.
Cycle commuting is a great way to lose weight! Good luck!