Quote Originally Posted by Shaula View Post
Hi guys! I am sure this subject has been addressed before but I am an overweight cyclist. I am about 85 pounds overweight but love to cycle and obviously, LOVE to eat! I have recently started a plan to lose the weight to make my cycling even better than it is now!!!! However, I have had people comment "If I rode my bike as much as you, I would be a rail" or "You ride your bike?????" My question is: Is there anyone out there that is significantly overweight and have had to deal with rude comments about your weight relating to cycling?
I like your attitude - losing weight to make cycling better, not for some arbitrary reason.

I think most days, those comments can roll off your back. Some days, it's just hard to let that stuff go. Remember that you're doing it for you, not for them. Everyone's different. And hey, so you like food. Whatever.

I remember reading a story that Running Mommy had about going to a sprint triathlon and being asked if it was her first time, even though she had completed Ironman-distance triathlons. They didn't believe her. What gives someone else the right to judge your capabilities? Nothing!

Just wanted to add my applause from the peanut gallery to stick with it. You are not a cycling impostor just because you're overweight