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…
If there are others that you know about, please list them here …
Tags: Athena, clothing, Clydesdale
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Hi
I have just started cycling again after a 25 year lapse in the hope of losing some weight. I notice you said you have lost 150 pounds wow. if i could lose half that i would be very happy.
Could you recommend a comfortable well padded saddle for the more rotund lady as one of those racing saddles nearly did me a permant injury and stopped me in my tracks forever. -
Sue,
Run down to your nearest Specialized dealer and have them put you on their saddle measuring device. I call it the “Ass-O-Meter” but they have a technical name for it, I just never remember what it is. That way you can be fitted for a saddle of the proper width, which is much more important for comfort and to prevent injury than how much padding a saddle has.
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we often need leg warmers during the cold winter months in our place. we prefer cotton or wool.;”
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when i travel in Alaska, i always use leg warmers to get more comfortable-;,
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i often use leg warmers during the cold months and specially this DEcember “~”
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