How To Deal With Fat Haters

How To Deal With Fat Haters
One of the big reasons why some people are a little a little nervous about cycling out on the road is because they are worried about what other people may think of them, especially if they don't quite have the form of a chiselled Adonis.
They mistakenly think that people are judging them for not being super slim, partularly if they are wearing skin tight lycra cycling kit.
The good news is that most times 'other people' have better things to do than worry about seeing a less than slim cyclist whizz past them for about half a second.
However, not everyone has this attitide. There is a very small minority of people that might look down on us cyclists because we don't look like a skinny whippet. The truth about these people is that it doesn't really matter what you look like, they just want to make people feel bad and they will use anything at their disposal to do it. If they aren't making someone feel bad about their weight, they would be doing it about something else.
These fat haters are pretty sad people and us cyclists need to respond to them in a mature, classy way.
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[@freetofly7017]

This guy is not just a fat hater- he hates everything, most of all, himself. Leonard, you are winner in my eyes.

[@jollygoodvelo]

He probably has a very miserable life.

[@nemonemo9407]

yep, just why do people shout this stuff at us? what compels them to do it? Sooo sad...

[@w0rdup1978]

If you're out riding a bike, you've already won. Ride on! 🚴👍🍻

[@paulclark9968]

I,m 6' 4" and weigh 100kgs and was insulted in Derby , but funny he do,nt want to talk or chat when i caught him up at the traffic lights, sad man.....

[@pavlovzdog]

20 stone cyclists, 75 miles last Saturday in horrendous weather for the last 30 miles, pleased about completing the route. From Warrington to Conway via Chester. If you get a numb skull shouting, I just think it's probably 70 miles more than they would achieve 👍👍🚴🚴🚴, top show Leonard

[@Robutube1]

Any one else at the stage where you "thumbs up" Leonard's videos before even watching them? :-)

[@jollygoodvelo]

Glad you are liking the channel.

[@5x9withQSB]

Yep

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Pretty much yes...😁

[@luannedimaggio7025]

He is always worth a thumbs up. Join his patron page and support him.

[@taffy7404]

Spot on Leonard..😁🇦🇺

[@timstendel4900]

I’m 6 ft, 220 lbs, & 60 yrs old. I completely understand.

[@jollygoodvelo]

I think we’ve all had something like this at some point.

[@denismacfarlane255]

6’2 260 56. But am somewhat above average in strength for my age. I know im fat and the first one to say it in a group. People cant respond because ive broken the ice about it

[@Kbo513]

Ignore that noise. Keep riding and enjoy Leonard. I love your videos and helps me keep on riding my bike.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Exactly.

[@Criscross292]

I’m a 150lb male cyclist. When I see a heavy person on a bike, I just see another cyclist. Nothing more... nothing less. Those haters are essentially just miserable people. There’s a reason they say that ‘misery loves company’.

[@frsknsld]

C Ross I always like seeming bigger people biking. I went with my 350 pound friend today. We did some big climbs in the mud and rain. Sometimes I forget he’s heavier and I get away on him too much but it pushes him.

[@duckmanduckfairy8010]

Great vid and at 46 and over 250 when i started I took the leap into lycra a few months back and actually over time have noticed the riding helping with my shape lol but people i ride with see the progress and are super supportive! The haters can bugger off!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Exactly.

[@MrRideBikesFastDownHills]

I may get dropped on the uphills but with my added "heft" there are very few who can keep up with me on the way back down.

[@alvinmorris5404]

Down hill mountain biking is a gravity driven sport and every extra pound is like a booster rocket but when you crash...it's EPIC!😱 they'll remember it long after they've forgotten the other ones 😆

[@sirces9]

Bravo Leonard..... I ride with a group of cyclists and I’m the heavyweight champion. I ride because I love cycling and I don’t care if I get dropped or that I’m always the last one on the climb. Please keep riding and making wonderful videos.

[@cc6364]

Mr. Cee well sais

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

I have noticed this much more when biking with motorists. Can’t recall it ever happening on a bike path.

[@buddywheels]

Considered and dignified as always. You’ll do for me Leonard 👍

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks. You’ll do for me, too!

[@maxheadroom7687]

Mate I hold you in awe for trying to keep fit and making your videos whilst also struggling with weight. Some people are so pig ignorant. On my morning walks here in WA I see any different sizes and shapes of cyclists and walkers/runners and always feel more admiration for the ones who are more weight challenged. I got abused the other day by some lout in a car shouting out “get off the f.....g road”! And all I was doing was cycling with my son on a quiet side road leading down to our local estuary. So the pricks are everywhere Leonard!👍😎🇦🇺Still loving the channel.

[@michaelanderson3294]

When i get derogatory remarks (older cyclist) i smile at them and give a thumbs up, it usually shuts them up.

[@jollygoodvelo]

And confuses the hell out of them!

[@JoelSzymczyk]

I generally give a different type of finger up....

[@michaelanderson3294]

@@jollygoodvelo Yep thats the idea behind it Leonard.

[@angustroutman3494]

He was just trying to project on to you his own sad miserable life... Keep up the good work!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Exactly, and I wasn’t going to give him the satisfaction.

[@kenparnel]

large 107kg lycra bound and proud .nailed it yet again leonard

[@cyclingbrothers7362]

Yep, had the same thing. I was 110kg when I started cycling, now I'm 85/86... when I was heavy people laughed at me and making fun of me when I was climbing, I once heard during climbing: "Come on fatty..." Now I lost weight I'm not that slow anymore... not even uphill. One guy said to me last saturday after I dropped him: "It's not fun to cycle with you" I know it's not good to do this for others, it's important for yourself... but shutting people down or receive these kind of comments remembers me how hard training is paying off. Leonard, you're a hero! Keep up the good work, cycle if you want... it's your life and you must be happy. F*ck them.

[@JamesF908]

Thats interesting im about to hit 110kg (110.2kg weighed today), down from 116kg from start of year, just started cycling again a few weeks ago and my goal is pretty much what you are. Well done to you and wish me luck!

[@twowheelsperth8240]

Beautifully put! Love your videos btw! Whenever I see men and women cyclist or gym goers of your build, it always put a smile on my face and think to myself "Good on ya". I would ride pass them and say words of encouragement or support.

[@PKownzthem]

I‘ve just started roadbike cycling and came across your channel some weeks ago when trying to install my first cleats. I got a great amount of advice from you by now. Even though I‘m 25 and have a rather thin to athletic figure, I‘m pretty sure you‘re putting out way more power and endurance than I will for years. Besides that, overweight people in a sports environment deserve the greatest amount of respect anyways. Thanks for your videos.

[@sameoldcircus]

Thank you for this video. This has been something I've been dealing with as a fat cyclist. Down a bit of weight since I first started but still got some extra. I'm sure I've been had things yelled at me as I biked past. These days if someone does call something out to me I'm towing my daughter or acting as a support rider. In both cases, I've got better things on my mind than someone who can't see how much I'm working and how much fun I'm having. Again thank you and keep it up!

[@TheSeaVenture]

Very well said, I was told the other day to literally get off the road and go find a park, after we had a discussion about him running a stop sign and I almost hit his door. His window was down and he was able to hear my comments. Here in the US they just dislike cyclist for whatever reason and in your case they just wanted to add that extra sarcasm.

[@Dash199t]

When I See a heavier person on a bike or especially a roadbike working hard, I always think "wow, he wants to change and works for it" and I wont ever put them off negative. Everybody starts somewhere, so why haiting them when you can support them and Ride with them. We are a community, so we should hold together tide! Great video!

[@ChrisW444]

Superbly put. Haters have no boundaries as to what they hate, they just hate. Like you say it is to make their sad lives seem better, in their eyes! No one should stop doing what they love due to these saddles. I used to let them stop me but having that knowledge that they are the ones who have issues helps with me riding off into the sunset or rather up the next excruciating hill. Nice one Leonard.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Shame that have no boundaries.

[@existedname7809]

You are a role model !!! I'm 44 , 174 cm tall , 95kg ( was 103.5 ) . You keep me on the bike mate .... Keep up the good work ! Aways give me strength when I see your videos ! Thank you

[@explorewithgeoff]

As with other videos from you, this has encouraged me more to take the leap into cycling. Thank you.

[@leroyyoder3494]

Well played. Haters only hate because they can’t do. And like you said, you are on your bike and they aren’t. Cheers!

[@riokeanabrooks]

You've earned yourself a subscriber for this. Awesome attitude to have about the rude remark, good on you :)

[@celestesulliman3140]

Thanks for articulating this perspective so well.

[@JC-tz9nk]

You are right again. I have been on the receiving end of comments, from utes in Australia. I was astonished, just didn't see what the problem was. Love the music by the way. keep on keeping on :-)

[@asimmirza7060]

Fabulous video as always Leonard. Your content is so inspiring. Thank you

[@dps2333]

The world needs more Leonards

[@kronos2611]

I'm somewhat overweight and whilst I've never had someone shout out at me, I have had the "you're a lot fitter than you look" comment from a fellow cyclist who was struggling to keep up with me while I was just meandering home on my commute. I also especially enjoy stopping at lights, having a "fit" cyclist pull up in front of me clearly assuming I'm a slow fat guy then intentionally breezing past them :)

[@EirikArnesen]

Thx for film and thougts. I dig your perspektive. Keep riding, be safe. Cheers from Oslo, Norway

[@speedsweets67]

Some people have issues, and have the need to "express"themselves no matter what the occassion. I love your channel, and the way you adress things. Keep it up, for all the not so perfect people.

[@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND]

Im glad to see you riding man, keep doing what you love.

[@LisaHerger]

I love your sense of humor! And you are absolutely right! ❤

[@painhour]

I have issues with weight loss and gain, always going between the two. From the point of a heavier cyclist I have nothing but respect for big riders, that stuff is not easy.

[@briandineen7857]

Leonard, excellent video again. The message has alot to say about more than just fat haters, but road rage in general. I believe that fat hater can count the true friends he has on one hand. Where you probably have more people that care about you than he can even count.

[@samskisamsonof]

People can’t see what they don’t have Courage, commitment and the joy of doing something for fun Keep going homi

[@tonycrabtree3416]

Ha! This is one of your best videos. The irony is that you could out cycle the yelling hater.

[@connieback7577]

Someone said something like that to me in a very crowded public place when I was 13. As a result I spent several decades of my life obsessing over my weight. It hasn’t been easy figuring it out, and I can’t tell you conclusively that what worked for me would work for anyone else. I’ve always exercised a lot and still do, but that made me fit, not thin. When I finally hit on the right eating plan, I lost weight and have kept it off for over 10 years. I’m not going to go into the details of the diet here, but would be happy to share that if asked. It is easy, natural, and safe, and I’m not selling anything. And, what works for me may not work for you. I ride my bike to stay strong and fit. And I love sharing my love of cycling. You do too. That’s why you run a KZbin channel. That’s why we watch. Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Well done Connie. It’s a shame that these idiots had such an effect on you but, luckily you are fit and strong now. Good for you.

[@Malledeus86]

I’ve been yelled at and called names by people in cars before but the last time I rode on the road I was going down a hill about 40mph quite fast paying close attention to what I was doing when a truck pulled up next to me. I just heard shouting, all the sudden I was hit in the chest with a bag of McDonald’s food and I almost lost control of the bike. I have been made fun of my entire life, bullied in school for years, ect. I really haven’t been affected by someone calling me names in a very long time but that incident I felt scared, emotional, and just kind of freaked out. I was scared to ride the road after that, for almost a year my bike sat. Finally I found a town nearby had built a bike path on an old rail line and now others are popping up all over as well so I’ve been back at it the last few years and all has been good. Thanks for your inspiring videos.

[@jollygoodvelo]

That’s a horrible thing to do to someone. The people that did that to you are just scum. Bullying is unacceptable but kudos to you for rising above it.

[@alexgray6082]

Thanks for all the great videos Leonard! I am a larger rider myself and have been on the receiving end of a few comments from the peanut brained. I just laugh it off and keep riding.

[@markg.4246]

A “full on chiseled adonis”. Well done sir! I love your sense of humor! 😀🚴🏻‍♂️👍

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks for watching.

[@superstrada6847]

Well said. Leonard, your self confidence is reassuring to those of us with less. Your friend, Chiseled Adonis.

[@rajaazahar7192]

I've been in your shoe. Just ignore them and do what you know best. I've learn a lot from your channel. Thanks leonardmlee. Keep up the good work and god bless you.

[@jollygoodvelo]

That’s probably the best thing to do.

[@3970paulmason]

Picked my bike up today . I didn't cycle far but I did it. Great video. From Batley.

[@johnparsons3454]

I've been following you on strava lately. You're a serious rider my friend

[@dave136]

Unfortunately there are many "Haters" in this world we live in..😤..but as you say we ignore them and carry on with life..and rightly so😀

[@jollygoodvelo]

Far too many haters.

[@burntkat]

As always, sir, excellent video, and better points. I wish you were local- I'd ride along any day.

[@bikelanez7376]

Thank you for sharing this I really appreciate the advice

[@trevawhitmoyer682]

Zen and the Art of dealing with Bicycle Haters! Good Job, Leonard! They DO deserve our compassion.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Compassion....Emmerdale Farm.

[@XLBikingInternational]

Excellent video! I often get a whole lot of hate here in Sweden, looks, remarks, and some shops treated me harsh. But, on the other hand it is as you said: a minority trying to feel good making me feel bad! Since that's not gonna happen they will be even more frustrated!

[@Marmattron]

Good on ya mate, the joy in your heart is yours and only you can give it away. Keep it up

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thats a great way of looking at it, Mario. There are more than enough people out there willing us to give it away. We should not help them.

[@luannedimaggio7025]

Agree, I know people think that about me. But I am out there, and they are mostly in cars. I ALWAYS give a" good for you" to anyone riding, walking, or running. No matter what they looked like. Thanks Leonard!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Best way, Luanne.

[@jamesb1717]

I'm slightly on the large side and bike miles. I know alot of thinner people who are unfit. They couldn't do what you do biking up those climbs. Good work!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Exactly. They don’t realise that fat doesn’t mean unfit.

[@brianstevenson4529]

Good on you Leonard best approach ,this does happen a lot as just a cyclist on a bike , I hear a lot of verbal abuse and it’s just directed at bike riders in general , keep the videos coming great content as always 👍👍😀

[@mattbalajadia]

Haters are living a very miserable life. Ignore them. You are an awesome person! Love your videos, keep them coming! Watching from London🙂

[@dorianmorelli4085]

Great episode mate....keep riding and enjoy!

[@artperez1097]

Leo just be yourself and ignore the haters just 😃 back at them. Keep up the good work.

[@jollygoodvelo]

That’s the plan.

[@rickmorrow993]

Happened to me on the first ride after I got a new bike after years of not riding. I thought to myself, "Yeah, but I'm doing something about it." Almost 3 years later I am still doing something about it. A 4-5 hour ride will burn off a pound of calories. My leg muscles have more definition than they ever did. I get compliments about them all of the time. And the reduction in appetite that accompanies a long ride is miraculous. And the continued calorie burn at rest is the icing on the cake.

[@tomasjay1005]

I can understand Leonard. I'm FINALLY losing weight and recovering after two years of statin drug injuries. I'm still heavy but two more months until springtime here in Northern Utah will see my wieght down and me road bicycling very hard. At 65 years old, I've never been this excited !

[@randysonkin1776]

Leonard. I just love your videos. You provide so much inspiration. Keep riding🚴🏼

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

Well done my friend 🙂... I made it a point to watch this video again with my two children. I’ve always tried to let them know that by reacting to ignorant negativity it empowers the insensitive fool who projected it. Unless one is threatened with imminent physical danger, simply ride on... you’ll be stronger for it and the offender will remain weak!!! 👍

[@lswr53]

I took up cycling 6 years ago at 52 as part of a fitness regime, which has resulted in a loss of something like 6 stone. My point is that when I first put lycra on I was very self conscious however the encouragement I got from family, friends, other cyclists and my local cycle store far outweighed any comments that anybody directed at me. My favourite quote was from one of my sons who said he had more admiration for the fat bloke in the gym than the fit bloke for having the courage to do it and doing something that is so welcoming of everybody else.

[@BluefirephoenixJen]

We have not run into any problems but we try to stick to mostly gravel and tough trails. They're friendlier and very few vehicles. Last week we did a " road' which was MTB territory. Took 2 hours to do 11K. It was steep and treacherous in places. We ran into 2 jeeps and an excavator who we have met several times as he is working up there. We stopped and had a pleasant chat. Our legs were like jello at the end of it but it was a really fun afternoon. It was a challenging ride but not an overwhelming one.

[@PoliticusRex632]

A frame pump to the temple still does the trick. Who'd have thunk it?

[@dcmsr5141]

Your words to me are sincere and very impactful. I also find haters are usually frustrated in many ways and are easily triggered. For guys like us life is too short to respond. But as a healthcare worker and a human being there is the fleeing thought of just stopping and give them a hug...on 2nd thought naahhh!!!!! Safety 1st. 🤓

[@jollygoodvelo]

Wanting to give them a hug is very generous of spirit.

[@dondonner1095]

Inspiration from yet another angle, good words sir.

[@monrezee]

I like the jaunty wave back to make them question whether they were heard correctly. Screw them, you are on the bike-you're winning.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Screw them indeed!

[@TheFlatdog7]

Great topic for a vid, I get a lot of hate even from other cyclists when I ride. It makes it that much harder until you realise how little they really matter.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Very true.

[@u.e.u.e.]

I have terrible overweight , too and started inline skating in april 2019 at the age of 49. I do not wear a skin suit, but I keep on doing sports and will probably start with road cycling this or next year. I got just 1 comment about my weight, probably even an honest one by a retired nurse married with an MD. My reply was just a smile and: "Thanks for your remark and concern, that's why I go on with skating. I've lost already 37 kg (over the last 2 years) and will go ahead!" You can imagine that finally her chin dropped, not mine (although it hurts inside, bit I didn't let her see it). 😉

[@jollygoodvelo]

Good luck with it.

[@fancifulrat]

I am 50 soon just started cycling a year ago but still haven't got the nerve to wear lycra . And I don't have your compassionate nature , I find the middle finger my best response . And unless they are driving have no chance of catching up to me . F--k the begrudgers . Keep up the good work .

[@glennoc8585]

Wear what you want who cares as long as you're on the bike. I prefer lycra but i never think about what others wear.

[@cxze12]

@Sir Scofferoff just go full lycra. Why do you put others opinions above your own? You only have one life and so live at your own terms.

[@tonytheantony]

Excellent advice as usual Leonard, and sorry you had to experience such an utter twonk. Highly relevant advice to any type of abuse received whilst cycling too I think, best to always pedal on...and if required mutter quietly to oneself about the twonkish nature of others!😊👍 Over here in West Sussex I once had a milk carton lobbed at me, i stopped, ranted and raved, ended up being late for work....so they won...bloomin' gits..😊🚲👍

[@jollygoodvelo]

Muttering to oneself does wonders. I ride in West Sussex quite a lot myself.

[@nextridemtb489]

Just because one is skinning does not make them healthy. Keep doing what you do. Love your channel.

[@andrewstachowski3375]

Thats true but when you are over weight you are never healthy.

[@CyclingLabs]

Wholeheartedly agree with the ‘ignore’ approach, if I get chance to say something I actually start agreeing with them which really winds them up. All my gear is pretty much exclusively Fat Lad at The Back as well so I’m already sticking my fingers up at the haters before they start. Strangely I get more abuse when I’m not wearing my FLAB gear than when I do.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Agreeing with the probably really confuses them.

[@StarEssences]

I am a female at 5'8" and currently weigh in at 231. I often get reminded and teased of my weight issue from my father. I am and have been his caregiver and therefore my exercise privilege has been placed on hold. My dad has made it difficult for me for a lot of years of my life due to his rude commentary, but I look forward to my future as I personally know it will be way better than it is now.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Sometimes the ones closest to us can say some pretty harsh things. I feel for you.

[@christianarvelo3330]

Love your humor man.

[@justincooper6340]

Good video. Ive actually been avoiding the bike as I have put on weight through my medication. People are ignorant.

[@leerobinson8709]

Im 380 pounds (27stone ish) Im 6ft2 and large framed. I move well for a wide fat guy but i have had this walking my dog. But no one has EVER said it to my face. Only shouting fat 'so and so' out of a car window as they disappear up the road. Im not an aggressive person and not suggesting i would physically harm anybody, but really, i believe they are children in the playground that just forgot to grow up and just bully people to show off... If i were to listen, not only would i suffer, but so would my dog. BTW im about to start my cycling journey, but on a trike. I did try a bicycle buy my balance is awful and actually a tricycle has its advantages, i can run most of my errands without using my car. Im looking for a total lifestyle change here. Thanks for all the vids, a very down to earth channel with very interesting topics. 👍

[@jollygoodvelo]

A trike sounds like a great idea if your balance isn’t great. Good luck with it.

[@madeinuk68]

You are showing your age,saying emerdale farm,as I think it became just Emerdale in the 1990's . I love your videos mate,as a very keen cyclist for the past 40 years, I love what you are doing for the simple and very gratifying thing that is riding a bicycle. Albert Einstein apparently said that seeing a grown man on a bicycle gave him hope for mankind's future.

[@malathj2043]

i love how beautiful these roads on the video and the groups of people are having a good time i hope :) i can save some mony to bay bike like this and ship it to iraq, enjoy your time sir

[@phantomracer1050]

Very well said Leonard. I never see someone as a fat cyclist or a thin cyclist, all I see is simply a cyclist :-) Completely ignoring these type of people is by far the best response.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Just see people. Very wise.

[@theresab.2566]

Hi! I love your videos. Thank you so much it's great to see more diversity in cycling. I have a question. I'm currently looking for a wheelset that allows me to run smaller tires (nothing crazy, just sth like a 28 or even 32). The wheelset needs to be somewhat affordable and very robust. The weight is secondary (I think 32 spokes would be sufficient/appropriate). Do you have any recommendations? Or just generally anyone in the comments? Thanks!

[@jollygoodvelo]

Hi Theresa, unfortunately I’m not really a wheel expert but hopefully someone on here might be able to help. For what it’s worth, I use hand built 32 spike wheels in my Soecialized and they work great.

[@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK]

Hi Mr. Lee, I actually have this very problem from the waist up. A riding buddy saw me putting sunblock on my legs a week or so back and told me "Good lord, those are GI Joe legs. (GI Don, actually.. I did serve twice) but that's where the similarity ends. I've got quite the bubble hanging off the front. I sure wish our personality got the attention, not our tummies. Mine looks like I'm just short of 7 months pregnant or so. Ride on, my friend. Haters be darned. I am not riding for him.. or her.. or them. I'm riding for me. And you. And all of us. Thanks, very inspirational. And as always, very well said

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Don, great attitude. Pedal on!

[@lipsterman1]

50 pounds overweight but since getting back on the bike, my cardio is so much better. Losing some of the weight is harder than expected but I thoroughly enjoy riding.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Even though it doesn’t sound like you have lost too much weight, it does sound like you have increased your fitness.

[@martinandrew4227]

For me, the most important thing is to not let them spoil your enjoyment. It is them with the problem and the bitterness will remain with them. I like to focus on the positives.

[@statusdisarray9598]

I literally had to pull myself off the floor from dying of laughter ! I did feel bad! And honestly it was hard but I dealt with “fat haters” was by loosing 40lbs . People suck! But a lot of my aches and pains as well as my hypertension resolved so maybe it took abuse for me to just stop eating too much for Lycra . Thanks for the video you are the best!

[@donjagoe]

Right you are. Reasoned and thoughtful as always.

[@jollygoodvelo]

I do try to be!

[@mjs924]

Always get something from your vids, good stuff

[@jollygoodvelo]

Good to hear!

[@jackj3917]

Very thoughtful and well said. Great video.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Bill.

[@lvtiguy226]

I am sorry you experienced such rude comments, but your response is right on! Ride the bike, enjoy the wind in your face, and rest afterward knowing you did something good for yourself. Keep on inspiring us to get out and ride.

[@jollygoodvelo]

No amount of abuse will take the good aspects of the ride away.

[@joannelouiserodriguez5966]

Thanks m8 very worthy video as always but I been in that situation do agree you gotta keep going and careless in am most happy on the bike then off it and true sometimes you can fear what others say kudos

[@jollygoodvelo]

We all have to just live as best we can.

[@CarlosSanchez-cq1lf]

love your videos mate

[@cynthiaclubbe6350]

Just keep on riding Len, these people are Just sad I reckon more to be pitied. Your doing a great job.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Cynthia.

[@RevoltingRudi]

i respect everyone that is on a bike. even the +150kg guys.

[@outbackwack368]

HATERS will always HATE. Period. I commend you for even being out there riding! I'm watching this and I've always been thin (59 years old, 5'8", 140 pounds). And on the contrary, I ADMIRE overweight people that I see doing anything fitness-related. They are the folks that are doing something about their situation rather than just continuing on with their lives status quo. I just hope [the overweight] don't go home after exercising and feel the need to "reward" themselves with a 3000 calorie meal. That is tragic. To the assholes, just wave and say Thank You...that pisses them off even more! Be safe out there!

[@cypriano8763]

kudos for video and channel. shows everyone that a few extra pounds isent a big deal and should not stop them from cycling. theres always gonna be assholes no matter how you look

[@denstone111]

Personally I don't get offended when people call me a fat so and so. I was 20 stones (125 kg), I am now 17 stones. I only want to lose Weight to get up those hills faster and easier! I'm trying to get to about 15 stone. A very relatablel channel Leonard, keep it up!

[@jollygoodvelo]

That’s an excellent reason to lose weight.

[@adjusted-bunny]

I like cooking and food and wine but I recognized that we eat a lot out of habit, boredom or just without thinking. I have been eating only once a day for about 3 years and I am not suffering, at all. The body and mind get completely used to it. And the stomach shrinks naturally so you feel full very quickly. I use vitamin pills as a supplement. Just my 2 cents.