Plus size bike shorts can be purchased at http://www.junonia.com/infocenter/Plus_size_bike_shorts_for_riding.htm. Junonia offers great plus size bike shorts for riding in style and comfort.
Yes, there are stores that makes plus size bike shorts. You can visit Fashion Bug, Burlington Coat Factory and there are some other stores that sells plus size bike shorts.
Yes it is definitely ok to wear regular shorts on a bike. If you are in a race you may want to get some lycra tights. It will late you bike faster.
Yes.
No way are you crazy
Sports shops are ideal.
Spandex is definitely a popular material for modern bike shorts. Polyester and wool have also been used, along with chamois leather for the crotch patch.
I wouldn't say that they run bigger, but they do fit different then jean shorts. They are less tight and less restricted and not as short as jean shorts.
You can get these at the sporting goods stores. Please try going to either Dick's Sporting Goods or Academy to get these shorts.
Cycling shorts prevent the rubbing of your inner thighs together while peddling (known as the chamois) and to be aerodynamic. http://cycling-review.com/clothing/bike-shorts/wearing-cycling-shorts/
No. More people run on the bike path by my house then ride their bike on it.
if you have a 4stroke dirt bike you run straight gas ,if you have a 2stroke dirt bike you run mixed gas