Originally Posted by Grudey1

Hi Grizzly and welcome. You will be just fine on a road bike. I am 290 and ride a Trek Domane with 32c tires. No issues. I was 310 when I bought the bike and had to get stronger wheels but have had the same tires all along. Trek's factory wheels are the greatest.

I used to have a Specialized Diverge which is a "gravel" road bike. I road it (on and off) for a few years just as it came from the factory and it held up without issue. If you are nervous, take a look at the gravel bikes. They are still very-much a road bike but a little beefier.