Plus-size here, too. Gravity is not our friend (uphill).

You could ride that same 6 mile loop over and over. Pretty soon, though, you'll want some other scenery. That's when you need to get creative.

You have some options on hills, you know. You could see how far you can get up one. Turn around and enjoy the gravity sled down. Tomorrow you'll go further. Really. Or you could just peddle as far as possible and walk the rest of the way. If someone tries to give you grief, look 'em straight in the eye and say "Cross training."

In any case, remember that you are working harder to get the greater mass up the hill. Those rail-thin types are cheating!

Whatever you do, enjoy the downhills, you've earned them.