[QUOTE=bikerchick68]
when my bro began road riding he was still 380lbs... road his first century at 320lbs... as we rode people along the way offered words of encouragement with no condescension at all... it was very, very cool... my bro is (as of this AM) now down to 238lbs!!! He has lost 220lbs from his original weight and wants to possibly write a book about how cycling changed his life...

bikerchick68 - give your brother the thumbs up from me . That is a great story and yes he should write a book it would be inspirational for all.

Im pleased to know that he has been offered heaps of encouragement by other cyclists. I always feel bad when I hear that its not the case because its a rather catch 22 situation for larger people. Everyone likes to have a go and say why are they not out doing something to loose weight but then when they do people feel its their right to ridicule. It cant always be easy so I admire these riders immensely.