Comments on: Fat Broad On A Bike: Don’t Hide – Ride! http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/ Welcome to Women’s Cycling.ca, your cycling resource for: cycling news, training tips, fitness facts, sports nutrition, cycling skills and techniques, bike maintenance and more. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Emily Lepage http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2719 Emily Lepage Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:23:51 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-2719 Enjoyed your post Ally. Yes, finding clothing for us "healthy" women (while not having to use "long" men's sizes) is difficult. I have had some luck with Brooks and I have a nice jersey from Sheebest that is not fitted and one from Specialized that is fitted but roomy enough. Terry's seem to run small especially through the bust. Since my last post, I have successfully managed to overcome my fear of riding on the road and this past summer rode in 5 road events as well as I took my first bike tour for 7 days which was wonderful. I am doing indoor cycling - Spinning - 3 times a week this winter in order to improve for next season's cycling. Enjoyed your post Ally. Yes, finding clothing for us “healthy” women (while not having to use “long” men’s sizes) is difficult. I have had some luck with Brooks and I have a nice jersey from Sheebest that is not fitted and one from Specialized that is fitted but roomy enough. Terry’s seem to run small especially through the bust.
Since my last post, I have successfully managed to overcome my fear of riding on the road and this past summer rode in 5 road events as well as I took my first bike tour for 7 days which was wonderful. I am doing indoor cycling – Spinning – 3 times a week this winter in order to improve for next season’s cycling.

]]> By: Ally http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2714 Ally Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:37:43 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-2714 Love Love Love the name of this site! I am 5'10 and weigh 235 lbs.(although I have been eating because of the holidays I may be a TEENIE TINY bit more) I loved reading over your site. I have been a cyclist for 10 years now and just got my first Madone. I never thought that a bike that was expensive would be any different to ride than a cheaper one and BOY was I wrong!! I climb hills easier and ride smoother and the long rides are so much more comfortable. I also could only get a mens bike 10 years ago because of my size and now I was able to get a Women's specific. It made All the difference. People see us bike riders as odd or strange because we enjoy to ride 15,20,30..etc but there is such a peace and self gratification when you're riding along and then finish that 15 miler or longer ride and you say to yourself, "I DID IT!!!" Don't let size stop you! Also, Has anyone out there found a site that makes cute jerseys or t shirts for cyclist that are a little "healthier"? We like to look cute too! : ) Thanks for your site and Have a Merry Christmas!! Love Love Love the name of this site! I am 5’10 and weigh 235 lbs.(although I have been eating because of the holidays I may be a TEENIE TINY bit more) I loved reading over your site. I have been a cyclist for 10 years now and just got my first Madone. I never thought that a bike that was expensive would be any different to ride than a cheaper one and BOY was I wrong!! I climb hills easier and ride smoother and the long rides are so much more comfortable. I also could only get a mens bike 10 years ago because of my size and now I was able to get a Women’s specific. It made All the difference. People see us bike riders as odd or strange because we enjoy to ride 15,20,30..etc but there is such a peace and self gratification when you’re riding along and then finish that 15 miler or longer ride and you say to yourself, “I DID IT!!!” Don’t let size stop you! Also, Has anyone out there found a site that makes cute jerseys or t shirts for cyclist that are a little “healthier”? We like to look cute too! : ) Thanks for your site and Have a Merry Christmas!!

]]> By: Feeling Good: Biking and Self-Image | Bike Style Spokane http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2512 Feeling Good: Biking and Self-Image | Bike Style Spokane Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:35:34 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-2512 [...] Fat Broad on a Bike: Don’t Hide–Ride! (on Women’s Cycling, Canada) [...] [...] Fat Broad on a Bike: Don’t Hide–Ride! (on Women’s Cycling, Canada) [...]

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 Suzanne Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:30:28 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-1844 Great article, being a new cyclist and usually the biggest girl in the group this was all great advice and encouragement! Great article, being a new cyclist and usually the biggest girl in the group this was all great advice and encouragement!

]]> By: Moni http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 Moni Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:38:07 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-1836 The Seat!!! It's the best seat ever: http://www.thecomfortseat.com/ I'm a big lady and love it. My boyfriend is a regular sized guy who's been biking for years and worked in a bike shop when younger and he loves it too. I got used to it right away, my boyfriend said it took him a couple of weeks because he had to change the way he balanced on the bike. It may not look cool to those who care, but that won't matter at all after trying it. The Seat!!! It’s the best seat ever: http://www.thecomfortseat.com/

I’m a big lady and love it. My boyfriend is a regular sized guy who’s been biking for years and worked in a bike shop when younger and he loves it too.

I got used to it right away, my boyfriend said it took him a couple of weeks because he had to change the way he balanced on the bike.

It may not look cool to those who care, but that won’t matter at all after trying it.

]]> By: Emily Lepage http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-1742 Emily Lepage Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:53:04 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-1742 So nice to read cycling comments from older riders. I am 66, started riding 6 years ago. (trail riding) Now that I am retired, I am trying to get over my fear of road riding so I can eventually participate in tours and group rides. There is not a lot of encouragement available to new older female riders. I have enjoyed the comments on this site! So nice to read cycling comments from older riders. I am 66, started riding 6 years ago. (trail riding) Now that I am retired, I am trying to get over my fear of road riding so I can eventually participate in tours and group rides. There is not a lot of encouragement available to new older female riders.
I have enjoyed the comments on this site!

]]> By: Theresa http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/get-motivated/fat-broad-on-a-bike-don%e2%80%99t-hide-%e2%80%93-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Theresa Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:56:30 +0000 http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=82#comment-1474 Thank you. I have just started (again) after 20 yrs of not cycling! Doing it for the exercise, to lose weight, and to enjoy the outdoors. Keep up the good work. Thank you. I have just started (again) after 20 yrs of not cycling! Doing it for the exercise, to lose weight, and to enjoy the outdoors.
Keep up the good work.

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