when i weighed 250 my doctor cautioned me against riding a regular outdoor bike because of my size. he suggested an indoor bike. he said that outdoor biking at a larger size is different than what we expect. we are expecting it to be what it was when we were a wee little thing and it quite different and sometimes dangerous to maneuver a bike at a larger size. so maybe ask his physician and see what he says or if he agrees. and the helmet thing.... well you know me an head injuries since my son nearly died of one!!! send that husband of yours my way and i will teach him a thing or two about wearing a helmet!! i will tell him the perfect helmet is the coma helmet...one size fits all and he won't feel a thing!! well at least i can have some humor about it now

[ March 18, 2003, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: nillawafer ]