Originally Posted by
pathofwrath
After a week of being a bike owner, I finally actually rode it! I rode from the front part of my parking lot to the back of it a couple of times. I didn't fall. My wife was super happy about it. As am I. At some point I'll brave practicing in daylight, but I'm not there quite yet. Wife took a couple pictures of me with the bike: one on, one not.
Fantastic that you've begun. I dropped from 400 to 250 some years ago. In my view, it's important to start small and to be realistic. Begin with 3-5 mile rides (or even shorter). It may not sound like much, but by easing into things, you will suffer fewer annoying injuries. It's tough to get on the bike when a long ride has made your backside sore. And don't worry about what people think, because after a while, they'll think, "That guy's getting' it done!" You will feel such a sense if pride as the pounds drop away. Of course, you'll have to make lifestyle changes. For me, that meant no booze, no ice-cream, and one burger instead of three.
All success to you!