Otherwise you never would have been able to lose 110 lbs! I am so glad you found this forum and posted here. These gals are wonderful for encouragement and also information. And as long as you keep coming here, THEY won't let you quit!

ARE you clipping your feet in? I hope not, I still haven't gone to clips, and I have been an off and on rider thoughout my adult life. Of course that is partially due to just plain laziness, and not practicing, but only riding my bike when I want to get somewhere.

I don't have anything to add to what had already been suggested. You've got your homework, now go ride your bike so you can tell us how you did!


Besides the lower gear, perhaps look for a place with a very GRADUAL slope, and start off going downhill. That way gravity can be yoour freind, by allowing you some momentum.


Best wishes,
Mary