So, I’ve decided to take up cycling again. At first I was worried that I might be too heavy to get back on a road bike. You know the sort, skinny tyres, lightweight frame and everything else. Well, a couple of weeks back (mybad, I should’ve blogged it) I went to GB Cycles in Croydon (absolutely fantastic shop with very enthusiastic staff) to have a look around. After wandering around looking obviously confused by all this lovely looking kit around me, Peter T took me under his wing. He suggested that my weight shouldn’t be a problem and that very few frame manufacturers state weight limits in their specs.
I took a shine to an entry level Bianchi. I went out for a little test ride and although it was hard (not because of the bike, but my fitness level) I thought the bike was fantastic. So I’ve purchased it, along with gloves, shoes and a helmet! I collect it next Saturday and, weather permitting, will be going out for my first ride on Sunday 
I can’t wait, I’m so excited about the prospect.
Cycling is something I was very passionate about in my mid to late teens. This has totally rekindled that passion and it can only help me achieve my weight loss goals. I only hope the bike can withstand my weight in the meanwhile
Ohh, and while I’m here, I should give Guy at GB Cycles a shout-out for helping me choose a rather fetching pair of white Sidi Genius 5 shoes I’ll look just like a Stormtrooper as I ride along now 
January 30, 2007 at 4:53 pm
It’s great to have another cyclist taking on losing weight. Welcome to the club!!! With new triple chains on bikes, even big guys can climb mountains…
Phil
January 31, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Nice one, lovely bike. These modern aluminium road bikes a so much fun compared to the old rubish that I used to have, I can’t remember what make mine is (in an airport lounge just now) but I’ve had it a couple of years, and its terrific, bikes have come on in leaps and bounds in the last 15 years.
March 4, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Good on ya! I remember you were so keen before around Kirby Grindalythe, shame you stopped really. I still ride the old heavy frame Dawes tourer I’ve had since the age of about 14, I got a Claud Butler hybrid a couple of years ago but it doesn’t hold the road as well and has a lot of drag with those thicker tyres. I cycle to Rillington and Norton mostly, too weedy to do all those hills towards Scarborough (along Hackness etc)!