Originally Posted by buzzman
if you're 411 lbs and your target weight is 220 then you are carrying an extra 191 lbs. on your ride. I consider myself a pretty strong cyclist. If I rode my 11 mile commute in tomorrow with an extra 191 lbs. on my bike and was able to average anything near 10 mph I'd be thrilled. I think I'm Hercules when I ride the 1 mile back from the grocery store with 40-50 lbs of groceries on the bike.
You are one strong, determined bike rider. Hang in there and don't wear yourself out. Make sure you're getting lots of rest and water.
My thoughts exactly. I carry 1.7 pounds (less than a kilo) of tools and spare tubes in my bike and I scuff at weight weenies.
It might be useful for other people in your weight range if you plot your "hour" record while you drop weight, lets say in a 20 pound progression.
Congratulations! ... by the way ... how much faster is biking vs. walking to you? That is where the gain is at!