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Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

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Old 06-29-12, 02:24 PM
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This guy got back into riding at 500 lbs!


https://velonews.competitor.com/2012/...r-world_226368
https://travlete.com/2012/01/22/ernes...k-in-progress/
https://bostonbiker.org/2012/05/24/er...-awesome-dude/
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Awesome.
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I saw a link to the velonews.com article on LinkedIn.com

I teared up reading it.

Simply amazing!
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Thats incredible. Every once in a while someone breaks the mold. I work in a hospital and often see people his pre-cycling weight. When people reach that size, they often quit life as we know it due to all the secondary health problems. I wish i had his drive. Thanks for sharing!
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