{"id":38588,"date":"2024-06-20T05:08:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38588"},"modified":"2024-07-24T12:13:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T19:13:08","slug":"complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide for Fat Cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post is for fat cyclists. We present plenty of useful tips on how to enjoy cycling, regardless of what your scale says. Have you been fat all or most of your life, like me? Well, the good news is that this may be healthier than frequent strict dieting and a weight that yo-yos up and down. This is especially true if we get regular exercise, such as cycling. Nonetheless, many fat cyclists experience discrimination, and that is just plain wrong.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Everyone has the right to ride a bike<\/strong>; and fat cyclists should not feel pressured to lose weight, or be made to feel that we don&#8217;t belong on the bike path. That said, there are some extra challenges for us plus-sized cyclists, such as finding an appropriate bike and comfortable clothing. This post is about how to deal with those challenges, so you can enjoy cycling, regardless of your weight.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_44178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44178\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cwiOQc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44178\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=750%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,634\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fat-cyclist-on-ebike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=750%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-44178 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg\" alt=\"Don't let extra weight stop you from jumping on a bike and having fun\" width=\"750\" height=\"634\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44178\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=750%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,634\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fat-cyclist-on-ebike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?fit=750%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-44178 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?resize=750%2C634&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Don't let extra weight stop you from jumping on a bike and having fun\" width=\"750\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fat-cyclist-on-ebike.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Don&#8217;t let extra weight stop you from jumping on a bike and having fun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-228\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-228 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Supplements that We Recommend for Cyclists Trying to Lose Weight <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44662\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45b7uGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Precision-Hydration-Energy-gel-table.jpg?resize=150%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precision Hydration Fuel Gel with 30 grams of carbs to fuel your long bike rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45b7uGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44819\" style=\"width: 112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRKgji\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nuun.jpg?resize=112%2C135&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets. Sugar-free and sweetened with Stevia. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRKgji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44668\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dymatize-whey-protein-isolate-protein-table.jpg?resize=150%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dymatize ISO 100 Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor. High protein with low carbs and fats. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44671\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Naked-Pea-Protein-Powder-table.jpg?resize=150%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naked Pea Vegan Pure Protein Powder. High protein with no carbs and fat. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_44813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44813\" style=\"width: 112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cqWFmL\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pure-protein-bars.jpg?resize=112%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"152\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pure protein bars. Great tasting with excellent macros (healthy balance of protein, carbs and fats), including 20 grams of protein. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cqWFmL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-228 from cache -->\r\n<h2>Contents of this Post at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-are-we-fat-cyclists-or-overweight-cyclists-or-plus-sized-cyclists\" data-level=\"3\">Are We Fat Cyclists or Overweight Cyclists or Plus-Sized Cyclists?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-exercise-is-more-important-for-health-than-the-number-on-your-bathroom-scale\" data-level=\"3\">Exercise is More Important for Health than the Number on Your Bathroom Scale<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-cycle-for-fun-not-to-lose-weight\" data-level=\"3\">Cycle for Fun, not to Lose Weight<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-discrimination-against-fat-cyclists\" data-level=\"3\">Discrimination against Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-bikes-for-fat-cyclists\" data-level=\"3\">Bikes for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-consider-getting-an-electric-bike\" data-level=\"3\">Consider Getting an Electric Bike<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-recommended-ebike-for-heavy-cyclists-the-yiilove-electric-bicycle-26-electric-mountain\" data-level=\"4\">Recommended Ebike for Heavy Cyclists: the Yiilove Electric Bicycle 26&#8221; Electric Mountain<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-the-right-kind-of-bike\" data-level=\"3\">Get the Right Kind of Bike<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-upgrade-the-components-on-your-bike\" data-level=\"3\">Upgrade the Components on Your Bike<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-strong-wheels-are-essential\" data-level=\"3\">Strong Wheels are Essential<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-the-right-cycling-clothes\" data-level=\"3\">Get the Right Cycling Clothes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-cycling-gear-for-plus-sized-cyclists\" data-level=\"3\">Cycling Gear for Plus Sized Cyclists<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-a-comfy-saddle\" data-level=\"3\">Get a Comfy Saddle<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-as-many-gears-as-possible\" data-level=\"3\">Get as Many Gears as Possible<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-out\" data-level=\"3\">Get Out!<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-read-more-about-how-to-get-fit-with-cycling-by-choosing-a-post-from-the-slide-show-below\" data-level=\"4\">Read more about how to get fit with cycling by choosing a post from the slide show below:<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>This does not cost you anything at all, but it does make it possible for us to keep blogging. Thank you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-we-fat-cyclists-or-overweight-cyclists-or-plus-sized-cyclists\">Are We Fat Cyclists or Overweight Cyclists or Plus-Sized Cyclists?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Please note that <strong>I do not use the term &#8220;fat cyclists&#8221; lightly<\/strong>. I put a lot of thought into this. I know that some people use terms like &#8220;overweight cyclists&#8221; or &#8220;plus-sized cyclists&#8221;. Those terms are just fine, but I have ended up going with the term &#8220;fat cyclists&#8221; after reading some theory. I agree with the theory that <strong>&#8220;fat&#8221; should be a descriptive term just like any other descriptive term<\/strong>, <em>not<\/em> an insult. We need to reclaim the word &#8220;fat&#8221; as simply an adjective, <em>not<\/em> as a term that makes us feel ashamed or less worthy than people who happen to be not-fat. And we definitely should not believe that being fat makes us unworthy to be cyclists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_26796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26796\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cwiOQc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26796\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26796\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C351&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"you don&#8217;t have to be skinny to enjoy cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I am not exactly your stereotypical cyclist with the body of a greyhound. However, I don\u2019t let my weight stop me from cycling. This was a 15-mile cross-country ride I did with my wife. We are pushing our bikes here because we were on loose gravel &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C351&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26796 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. I am not exactly your stereotypical cyclist with the body of a greyhound. However, I don\u2019t let my weight stop me from cycling. This was a 15-mile cross-country ride I did with my wife, Maggie. We are pushing our bikes here because we were on loose gravel\" width=\"749\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26796\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26796\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C351&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"you don&#8217;t have to be skinny to enjoy cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I am not exactly your stereotypical cyclist with the body of a greyhound. However, I don\u2019t let my weight stop me from cycling. This was a 15-mile cross-country ride I did with my wife. We are pushing our bikes here because we were on loose gravel &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C351&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26796 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?resize=749%2C351&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. I am not exactly your stereotypical cyclist with the body of a greyhound. However, I don\u2019t let my weight stop me from cycling. This was a 15-mile cross-country ride I did with my wife, Maggie. We are pushing our bikes here because we were on loose gravel\" width=\"749\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?w=749&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?resize=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?resize=250%2C117&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/you-dont-have-to-be-skinny-to-enjoy-cycling1.jpg?resize=320%2C150&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I am not exactly your stereotypical cyclist with the body of a greyhound. However, I don\u2019t let my weight stop me from cycling. This was a 15-mile cross-country ride I did with my wife, Maggie. We are pushing our bikes here because we were on loose gravel. These days I am older and less fat, but I will never look good in Lycra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-exercise-is-more-important-for-health-than-the-number-on-your-bathroom-scale\">Exercise is More Important for Health than the Number on Your Bathroom Scale<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Research has shown that it is not so much the number on the scale that matters, but <strong>whether or not you exercise<\/strong>. A fat person who gets a lot of exercise may be healthier than a thin person who gets no exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;<strong>What we&#8217;re learning is that a body that exercises regularly is generally a healthy body, whether that body is fat or thin,<\/strong>&#8221; says Glenn Gaesser, PhD, a professor of exercise and wellness at Arizona State. &#8220;The message should really be that if you are exercising regularly, you shouldn&#8217;t necessarily be looking at the scale to determine how healthy or fit you are.&#8221; (Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitnessmagazine.com\/health\/conditions\/obesity\/fat-but-fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can you be fat but fit?<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Another cycling blogger, who calls herself Fat Broad on a Bike, says:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;<strong>Being overweight and being a cyclist is not contradictory<\/strong>. I\u2019ve been both for 22 years. Too many women are psyched out by those lean bodies dancing on the pedals up the Gatineau Hills. Cycling does <em>not<\/em> require a skinny body, it helps if you want to go fast, but it\u2019s not necessary to enjoy cycling.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-align: center;\">(Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenscycling.ca\/blog\/get-motivated\/fat-broad-on-a-bike-dont-hide-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fat Broad On A Bike: Don\u2019t Hide \u2013 Ride!<\/a>&#8220;) This woman is extremely inspirational.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So if you are fat, don&#8217;t focus on the number on the scale, and think that you are too big to get out on a bike. <strong>Get out and cycle, and have fun.<\/strong> Whether you lose weight or not, you will still be getting healthier!<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-231\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-231\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Protein Powders for Cyclists that We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44668\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dymatize-whey-protein-isolate-protein-table.jpg?resize=150%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dymatize ISO 100 Whey Protein Isolate Powder. The best form of whey protein, with minimal fat and carbs. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zqjQyL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/casein-powder-1.jpg?resize=150%2C244&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><center><strong>Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder<\/strong> for overnight muscle building and repair. Great taste and value. Best Price Right Now on Amazon: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XSUzaA\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44895\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Collagen-peptides.jpg?resize=150%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Orgain Collagen Peptides.<\/strong> Almost no taste; this is the one we use. Best Price Right Now on Amazon: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zxKplP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cricket-powder.jpg?resize=150%2C232&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jovilly Cricket Protein Powder.<\/strong> Pure ground crickets, made in Utah. 2 tablespoons = 11 grams of protein. Best Price Right Now on Amazon: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44671\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Naked-Pea-Protein-Powder-table.jpg?resize=150%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naked Pea Vegan Pure Protein Powder. Excellent protein with no additives, bland taste. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-231 from cache -->\r\n<h2>My Life as a Fat Athlete and Fat Cyclist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I am speaking from personal experience. I have been overweight almost my entire life, with many fluctuations. As a kid I was <strong>always<\/strong> the last one chosen for any athletic team. I was subjected to repeated humiliations that I have never forgotten. I wasn&#8217;t the weakest athlete, but reality didn&#8217;t alter the other kids&#8217; perceptions that I must be useless because I was fat.<\/p>\r\n<p>People who knew me then are astonished when they find out I now write a cycling blog! If we are face-to-face when I mention this, I believe I can see them thinking: <strong>&#8220;Then WHY are you still fat?&#8221;<\/strong> Well, <em>I just am<\/em>. And sometimes I am fatter than other times. And sometimes thinner. The only things certain in my life are death, taxes &#8230; and fat. Oh, and cycling!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, I have also been cycling and hiking and swimming and lifting weights consistently for decades. As a result, I am strong and fit, despite my weight being higher than what the weight tables say it should be. I like to remind myself that, based on the BMI (Body Mass Index), Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been classified as &#8220;Obese&#8221; throughout the four years he was winning the Mr. Universe title. Although, to be honest, that title is incredibly safe from me!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-you-lose-weight-cycling\/\">How Cycling Can Help You to Lose Weight<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cycle-for-fun-not-to-lose-weight\">Cycle for Fun, Not to Lose Weight<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cycling is great for heavy people because it puts less impact stress on our joints and bones. Even more important, it is the perfect exercise because it is fun. I can easily enjoy cycling for two hours or more &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t even feel like exercise.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Think of cycling as fun, not as exercise<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t think of cycling as something that should be used to lose weight. Dr. Charlotte Cooper has written a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mobikefed.org\/2017\/08\/how-ride-bike-guide-plus-sized-cyclists-0205-dr-charlotte-cooper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/strong>, and she writes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;If you are fat it\u2019s likely that the only time cycling is presented to you in a positive light is as a means to lose weight. This has bound the act of getting on a bicycle with notions of duty, poor self-image, body anxiety and more \u2013 could there be a more depressing prospect? (Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/mobikefed.org\/2017\/08\/how-ride-bike-guide-plus-sized-cyclists-0205-dr-charlotte-cooper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Ride a Bike<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discrimination-against-fat-cyclists\">Discrimination against Fat Cyclists<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sadly, there is discrimination against fat people in cycling, just as everywhere else. Dr. Cooper resigned from the <a href=\"http:\/\/lcc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London Cycling Campaign<\/a> over their commitment to eradicate obesity, which she sees as a commitment to eradicate her, and people like her. She writes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;Some members of the cycling community can be very judgmental about weight and body size. Pay them no mind and remember that <strong>you have just as much of a right to ride as anyone<\/strong>. &#8230; Make cycling fun, go for a ride with a friend.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With all of that said, there are some extra challenges facing fat cyclists. These may include finding the right bike, and finding appropriate clothing that fits. The world is set up for thin people, not for fat people. Just as cars are designed for people who are 5 foot 10 inches, despite the fact that most people in the world are shorter than that.<\/p>\r\n<p>In any event, here are some ideas to help you find success and have fun as a fat cyclist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bikes-for-fat-cyclists\">Bikes for Fat Cyclists<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are planning to start cycling, bear in mind that most bikes are designed for people who weigh less than 220 pounds. The warranties on many bikes are actually voided if the rider is too heavy. If you are significantly heavier than 220 pounds, think about getting a bike designed for heavier people. If you have the money, speak to a bike shop about getting a <strong>custom built bike made out of chromoly<\/strong>, with thicker-walled, larger-diameter tubes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have that kind of money, at least buy a <strong>good quality bike<\/strong>, and check that there is <strong>no weight limit on the warranty<\/strong>. Your bike shop may have to call the manufacturer&#8217;s rep to check this.<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-consider-getting-an-electric-bike\">Consider Getting an Electric Bike<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_24281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24281\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/heavy-weight-senior-builds-his-own-ebike\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24281\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24281\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C933&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,933\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Related content: Heavy Weight Senior Builds His Own Ebike!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=241%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C933&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24281 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg\" alt=\"A guide for fat cyclists. This is my buddy Bob, who built himself an e-bike tough enough to handle his weight\" width=\"750\" height=\"933\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24281\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24281\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C933&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,933\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Related content: Heavy Weight Senior Builds His Own Ebike!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=241%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C933&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24281 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?resize=750%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A guide for fat cyclists. This is my buddy Bob, who built himself an e-bike tough enough to handle his weight\" width=\"750\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?resize=241%2C300&amp;ssl=1 241w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?resize=250%2C311&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-on-his-custom-made-bike.jpg?resize=320%2C398&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is my buddy Bob, who built himself an e-bike tough enough to handle his weight. Read about it here: <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/heavy-weight-senior-builds-his-own-ebike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heavy Weight Senior Builds His Own Ebike!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you live in a hilly area and the thought of cycling uphill is intimidating, consider getting an electric bike. This will turn an intimidating ride into a fun ride! An electric bike will make you feel like an Olympic athlete, and will flatten out hills. So consider starting out on an electric bike if you are just getting started cycling. Or if you live in an area where the hills are just plain impossible. It&#8217;s amazingly fun to feel like Superman when you bike!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_17765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17765\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cwiOQc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17765\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17765\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=750%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,702\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe riding Devinci Copenhagen with BionX 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s amazingly fun to feel like superman when you bike! This is me on my BionX bike, which I used to commute to work on every day &#8211; and I got super fit and had lots of fun!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=750%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17765 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. It's amazingly fun to feel like superman when you bike! This is me on my BionX bike, which I used to commute to work on every day - and I got super fit and had lots of fun! Read more about BionX electric bike kits here\" width=\"750\" height=\"702\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17765\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17765\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=750%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,702\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe riding Devinci Copenhagen with BionX 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s amazingly fun to feel like superman when you bike! This is me on my BionX bike, which I used to commute to work on every day &#8211; and I got super fit and had lots of fun!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?fit=750%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17765 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?resize=750%2C702&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. It's amazingly fun to feel like superman when you bike! This is me on my BionX bike, which I used to commute to work on every day - and I got super fit and had lots of fun! Read more about BionX electric bike kits here\" width=\"750\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?resize=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?resize=150%2C140&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?resize=250%2C234&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Joe-riding-Devinci-Copenhagen-with-BionX-750.jpg?resize=320%2C300&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> It&#8217;s amazingly fun to feel like superman when you bike! This is me on my BionX bike, which I used to commute to work on every day &#8211; and I got super fit and had lots of fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">Also, you can still get a whole <strong>lot of healthy exercise<\/strong> on an electric bike. This is proven by the fact that you can burn almost as many calories on an electric bike as a regular bike. If you are burning calories, clearly you are exercising. Read about how many calories you can <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/many-calories-can-burn-electric-bike\/\">burn on an electric bike here<\/a>. Also, research shows that most people who buy electric bikes end up cycling MUCH more than people who buy regular bikes. This is especially true for women. Read <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/research-shows-electric-bikes-make-people-cycle-longer-often-especially-women\/\">more about that research here<\/a>.<\/figure>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-199\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-199\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"7\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Prices of 7 of the Best Budget E-Bikes<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_37737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37737\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtR7zK\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/EBike-1-21.jpg?resize=190%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"165\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtR7zK\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of Ancheer Mountain Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_37740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37740\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38TDeUX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/EBike-21.jpg?resize=190%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38TDeUX\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Nakto Cruiser-Style Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_37746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37746\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eTnc0Z\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ebike-41.jpg?resize=190%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eTnc0Z\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Ecotric Fat Tire Mountain Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_40496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40496\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WRuAza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/totguard-electric-bike-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WRuAza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the TotGuard Electric Bike for Adults on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_31715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31715\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rEDZby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Table-2-smaller-Ecotric-folding-ebike.jpg?resize=150%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rEDZby\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Ecotric Folding Fat Tire Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><figure id=\"attachment_43397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43397\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T5y5B6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/table-Oraimo-Electric-Mountain-Bike-1.jpg?resize=150%2C118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"118\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T5y5B6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Oraimo Electric Mountain Bike, 26\", on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><figure id=\"attachment_37744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37744\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vI6o2T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ebike-31.jpg?resize=190%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vI6o2T\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Nakto City Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-199 from cache -->\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Right Kind of Bike<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bikes come in many different types. Some are better for fat cyclists than others. For example, race or road bikes require being hunched forward over a cross bar. These may be uncomfortable. Some cyclists find that <strong>upright bikes are more comfortable<\/strong>, as they allow for a more natural posture. If required, they also allow more space for a larger belly. So, a Dutch-stye, step-through, upright bike might be a good choice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-21983 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_21983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21983\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XAFbj4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=21983\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21983 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for fat cyclists. A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture. Guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=21983\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21983 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for fat cyclists. A step-through cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, natural posture. Guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C161&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C207&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A cruiser style bike lets you cycle in a comfortable, relaxed posture. These bikes are often very strong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_24778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24778\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xonl8r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24778\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24778\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=750%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,712\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Firmstrong Urban Lady(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Firmstrong Urban Lady is a comfy cruiser bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=300%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=750%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24778 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg\" alt=\"The Firmstrong Urban Lady is a comfy cruiser bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"712\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24778\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24778\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=750%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,712\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Firmstrong Urban Lady(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Firmstrong Urban Lady is a comfy cruiser bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=300%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?fit=750%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24778 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?resize=750%2C712&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Firmstrong Urban Lady is a comfy cruiser bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?resize=300%2C285&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?resize=150%2C142&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?resize=250%2C237&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Firmstrong-Urban-Lady1.jpg?resize=320%2C304&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Firmstrong Urban Lady is a comfy cruiser bike. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xonl8r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check current price on Amazon by clicking here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mountain Bikes for Plus Sized Cyclists<\/h3>\r\n<p>Another alternative is to choose a mountain bike. Mountain bikes are usually stronger than other bikes, because they are designed for rough use. And for more inspiration, you might want to take a look at the <a href=\"http:\/\/clydesdalecyclist.com\/bikes\/beefier-bikes-on-a-budget-for-large-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clydesdale Cyclist&#8217;s Blog<\/a> &#8211; he writes a blog with cycling tips, including many tips for heavier cyclists. He describes himself as not just bigger than the average cyclist, but bigger than the average person.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-226\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-226 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Supplements for Cyclists that We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44662\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XA3e0N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Precision-Hydration-Energy-gel-table.jpg?resize=150%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precision Hydration Fuel Gel with 30 grams of carbs. Precisely formulated to meet your carb needs on long bike rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XA3e0N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44664\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XzVcFj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Electrolytes-table.jpg?resize=150%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Key Nutrients Electrolytes packets. Sugar free and pleasant tasting. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XzVcFj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44668\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dymatize-whey-protein-isolate-protein-table.jpg?resize=150%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dymatize ISO 100 Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor. The best form of whey protein, with minimal fat and carbs. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44671\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Naked-Pea-Protein-Powder-table.jpg?resize=150%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naked Pea Vegan Pure Protein Powder. An excellent form of protein with no additives and a bland taste. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_44701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44701\" style=\"width: 112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45g4JE0\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sports-Nutrition-Omega-3-Fish-oil-table-smaller-1.jpg?resize=112%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sports Nutrition Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil, from Wild Alaska Pollock. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45g4JE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-226 from cache -->\r\n<h2 id=\"h-upgrade-the-components-on-your-bike\">Upgrade the Components on Your Bike<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t just take your new bike home off the shelf. Talk to the bike shop salesman about <strong>beefing up the parts.<\/strong> For example, most bikes come with poor quality pedals. They may even be plastic. Switch them out for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3487bhN\">good quality pedals<\/a>. I have had a pedal break on me while standing up in the pedals, and it is NOT an experience you ever want to have &#8211; trust me on that one! Also, a broken pedal can leave you stranded, because it is pretty much impossible to pedal with one pedal &#8211; trust me on that one, too, because I have tried.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have the technical skills, think about upgrading your bike yourself. Denver&#8217;s Bob Seible did this. He started with a heavy duty bike he bought on eBay, and then upgraded many of the components. He also added a motor to help him with the hills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_24282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24282\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/heavy-weight-senior-builds-his-own-ebike\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24282\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24282\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24282 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. Bob Seible started with a heavy duty bike he bought on eBay, and then upgraded many of the components. You can read about how he built his own dream bike here\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24282\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24282\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24282 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. Bob Seible started with a heavy duty bike he bought on eBay, and then upgraded many of the components. You can read about how he built his own dream bike here\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bob-Seible-making-a-bike-750.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Bob Seible started with a heavy duty bike he bought on eBay, and then upgraded many of the components<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strong-wheels-are-essential\">Strong Wheels are Essential<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most important thing to do is make sure that your <strong>wheels<\/strong> <strong>are strong enough<\/strong>. These are the weakest point for heavier cyclists. Almost any good bike shop can build you a couple of <strong>custom wheels<\/strong> with good quality rims and plenty of strong spokes, preferably double-butted, stainless steel. Make sure that they use a good quality hub, such as Shimano or Campagnolo.<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After writing about strong bikes-here is something about what makes a stronger set of wheels<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZoAQJehfYp\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZoAQJehfYp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RS6T7J2QHw\">pic.twitter.com\/RS6T7J2QHw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; clydesdalecyclist (@ClydesdaleCyc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClydesdaleCyc\/status\/663341194307465216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2015<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Breaking a wheel while riding can be very dangerous. So, whatever bike you get, keep an eye on the wheels. If you see any cracks, if there are loose or broken spokes, or if the wheel seems to be out of true or wobbling &#8211; replace it or have it repaired right away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Also make sure your tires are robust and have a high thread count.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-the-right-cycling-clothes\">Get the Right Cycling Clothes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is a big move towards wearing <strong>regular clothing<\/strong> while cycling. If you have some regular clothes that you feel comfortable cycling in, then just go ahead and wear those. Although bear in mind that if you cycle for more than half an hour without <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39yV3X0\">padded shorts<\/a><\/strong>, your body will probably <strong>not<\/strong> thank you.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_33268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33268\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/womens-cycling-shorts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,309\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Womens cycling shorts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33268 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg\" alt=\"An excellent pair of padded bike shorts will ensure that your bike rides are enjoyable, and that you are not suffering the next day\" width=\"750\" height=\"309\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/womens-cycling-shorts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,309\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Womens cycling shorts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33268 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=750%2C309&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An excellent pair of padded bike shorts will ensure that your bike rides are enjoyable, and that you are not suffering the next day\" width=\"750\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=250%2C103&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=320%2C132&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> An excellent pair of padded bike shorts will ensure that your bike rides are enjoyable, and that you are not suffering the next day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to wear <strong>dedicated cycling clothes<\/strong>, that can be more challenging. Although I carry many extra pounds, I can easily buy <strong>regular clothes<\/strong> off-the-peg from any store. But at times I have had difficulty finding <strong>cycling clothes that fit<\/strong>. They just seem to all be sized <strong>tiny<\/strong>. I would try on cycling pants size XL and find I couldn&#8217;t pull them past my knees! Also, you have to be in almost perfect physical shape to look good in most of them. I really hate looking like sausage meat stuffed into Lycra!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cycling-gear-for-plus-sized-cyclists\">Cycling Gear for Plus Sized Cyclists<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Happily, there are now some manufacturers catering to plus-sized athletes. For a start, a search on the term <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LSAbQQ\"><strong>Plus Sized Athletic Wear on Amazon brings up a wide range of results.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-comfy-saddle\">Get a Comfy Saddle<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Of course, make sure you have a <strong>comfy bike saddle<\/strong>. I splashed out on a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ieSG4V\">Selle Anatomica saddle<\/a> after experiencing a lot of discomfort. It was expensive, but I am glad I bought it. It wears in a whole lot faster than <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2iFhXBF\">Brooks saddles<\/a>, and is more forgiving as well. Saddle sores can completely stop you from cycling, while you heal up. It is now on its fifth bike!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_20162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20162\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ieSG4V\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginners-bike-training-plan\/selle-anatomica1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,454\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selle-anatomica1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20162 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. I splashed out on a Selle Anatomica saddle after experiencing a lot of discomfort. A guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"454\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginners-bike-training-plan\/selle-anatomica1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,454\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selle-anatomica1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20162 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=750%2C454&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. I splashed out on a Selle Anatomica saddle after experiencing a lot of discomfort. A guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=250%2C151&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=320%2C194&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ieSG4V\">I splashed out on a Selle Anatomica saddle after experiencing a lot of discomfort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If that is more than you want to spend, you might want to ensure a softer ride with an inexpensive <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nnqtIU\">comfort saddle<\/a>. Although I personally have never had any success with these. The table below features two saddles that we recommend for cycling comfort.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224 from cache -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p id=\"h-related-post\"><strong>Related Post:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"moSm2OGZsB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/\">How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/embed\/#?secret=KUAsYTqZ8h#?secret=moSm2OGZsB\" data-secret=\"moSm2OGZsB\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-as-many-gears-as-possible\">Get as Many Gears as Possible<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some bikes have 3 chain rings on the front derailleur (instead of 2). This extra chain ring is sometimes called a &#8220;granny ring&#8221; because it makes cycling easier. Nothing wrong with that! I always choose a bike with as many gears as possible. I want to make cycling easier, not harder, so I can have fun with it.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16380 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_16380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16380\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_three-rings\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_three rings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! You can read a review of this sturdy bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16380 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. The Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! Guide for Fat Cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_three-rings\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Tricross_three rings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! You can read a review of this sturdy bike here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16380 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=750%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Guide for Fat Cyclists. The Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! Guide for Fat Cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=250%2C195&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-Tricross_three-rings.jpg?resize=320%2C250&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My Specialized Tricross has three rings on the front derailleur, which is always my preference. Sometimes I just need that grandpa gear! <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\">You can read a review of this sturdy bike here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-223\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-223 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Men's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44630\" style=\"width: 178px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Przewalski-Mens-Bib-Shorts-table-2-1.jpg?resize=178%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Przewalski Men\u2019s Bib Shorts, with padding. Very highly rated for comfort. Around $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44628\" style=\"width: 170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yG7VMU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sponeed-Mens-Padded-Cycling-Shorts-table-1.jpg?resize=170%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sponeed Men's Padded Cycling Shorts. Around $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yG7VMU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-223 from cache -->\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-out\">Get Out!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get out there and ride! Don&#8217;t let your size stop you, no matter what it is. Start off on quiet off-road tracks if you need time to build your confidence. Stay there if you find you like it. Or go out cycling on the roads, and <strong>don&#8217;t ever let anyone make you feel you have any less right to be there than they do<\/strong>. And whether you cycle for five minutes or five hours, the point is to <strong>have fun<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t feel you have to cycle to meet any else&#8217;s standards. Remember that even five minutes of exercise is good for you. Oh, and I have always maintained that there is <strong>no shame<\/strong> in pushing a bike up a hill. Seriously, none.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Finally, to quote Dr. Cooper one more time:<br \/><strong>&#8220;If you see another fat cyclist, be sure to ring your bell in solidarity!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"h-read-more-about-how-to-get-fit-with-cycling-by-choosing-a-post-from-the-slide-show-below\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Read more about how to get fit with cycling by choosing a post from the slide show below:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-27392\" style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-27392 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Fitness\" data-width=\"750\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_27392\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_27392\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27795 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-01-11 11:38:37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-locks\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"How to choose the best bike lock. Always lock the FRAME of your bike to something solid. Locking the front wheel as well is a good bonus\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27795 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">How to Choose the Best Bike Lock<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-31 19:27:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-bike-trainers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-420.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 of the best indoor bike trainers. The rear wheel of your bike is suspended in an A-frame and the tire rests on a roller in a resistance unit.\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27535 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27451 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-28 15:39:24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Cycling is a low-impact form of exercise that is safe and fun for most people\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27451 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 Steps to Lose Weight by Cycling<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27393 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 13:52:31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/interval-training-fights-aging\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stationary-bikes-750.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"stationary bikes - get fit fast\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27393 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">How to Use Interval Training on a Bike to Fight Aging<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-27394 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-12-27 13:57:49\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-1\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/plantar-fasciitis-saddle-position.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-27392 slide-27394 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 1<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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