Originally Posted by
rubiksoval
Zero reason to wait until you're at a certain weight or hr to do a ride. Do hill repeats now. Do a 30 mph loop as fast as you can once in a while. Change things up. Have fun with it all. Doing the same thing repeatedly while waiting for results is really boring and not conducive to long-term improvement.
Also, weight loss happens in the kitchen, not on the bike, so I wouldn't worry about trying to do "fat-burning" rides. Those don't really exist. You burn calories, you consume calories. Make the latter slightly less than the former.
Good luck, have fun! Maybe find a group ride to join, too.
This.
Adherence is the key, both on the bike and in the kitchen. It's good to have certain goals and targets, but also make sure to keep it fun. Group rides are often a great way to meet people and to stay motivated.