November 1, 2007

As some of you know, I have had the pleasure of dropping nearly 150 pounds in the last year (story in a future post). The thing I had the hardest time dealing with was finding cycling apparel that fit my round body (for years my doctor asked me to get in shape and I would tell her, “round is a shape”). A ‘Clydesdale’ is defined as any male rider that tops 200 pounds. I am still a Clyde at 200 pounds. Women have their own category as no one in the cycling community think it appropriate naming a segment of women riders after a horse. Women cyclist over 150 pounds are referred to as ‘Athena’, the Greek goddess, one of the most benevolent goddesses, strong, fair, and merciful. Here are some links to manufacturers that have clothes that fit ‘normal’ people, not racer-types. You racer-types know who you are…