Originally Posted by
PhotoJoe
Do you see a common sentiment in EVERY single post above. Here it is - YOU CAN DO THIS!
You didn't get to 280 overnight, you won't get the mileage overnight. However, if you search this forum, you'll find countless stories just like yours. "I'm XXX pounds and could barely ride X miles." Now, almost every one of those members is doing 10, 20, 50 or 100 miles at a time. Yes, clydes/athenas can do centuries, it just takes time. I'd bet by the end of this weekend you post that you were able to get up to a 10+ mile ride.
Congrats on getting serious. Please post your progress. We want to hear it. Also, it will help encourage others in the future who follow in your footsteps.
What he said. We've all been there and done it.
I know one on this forum now that lives in California won't go for a ride unless it's > 10 miles. Not worth the effort to get changed he said in a post.