Hey guys; I didn't realize this was a catagory! I started riding in April of '07 because of a D.U.I. and at the time weighed between 255-260 (depending on the number of beers the night before) and rode a pawn shop mountain bike 30 miles a day, 6 days a week commuting to work until it was stolen 2 months ago. I'm now down to 190ish (I'm 5' 10", by the way) and now have an older Schwinn LeTour and can't believe how much farther and faster I can ride! If you're in this to get in shape, just stick with it. I went to my folks' place for Thanksgiving and they couldn't believe how much more fit I was.

Good luck everybody!