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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,142
Posted By Poolagoo

Yes, my apologies, I don't usually leave this...

Yes, my apologies, I don't usually leave this section so I just posted here...sorry if it bothered you.
I'm looking forward to moving South but feel the need to defend my hometown a little bit here...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-10, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,142
Posted By Poolagoo

Thanks Nash, I shoudl have been more specific...

Thanks Nash, I shoudl have been more specific though. We haven't actually settled into Hendersonville yet we were just 95% sure that's what we preferred. I have friends in Chapel Hill and I've heard...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,142
Posted By Poolagoo

Thanks guys, sounds promising. I won't be moving...

Thanks guys, sounds promising. I won't be moving down until late June/early July so I'll miss the ride in May but I'll look you upi again when I get settled in down there. Would you say...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,142
Posted By Poolagoo

Nashville Cycling scene

Just curious if anybody on the board is from the Nashville area and if so how is the riding down there? We're moving from the Detroit area to Hendersonville, TN this summer. I have heard the area is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By Poolagoo

I'm in the south end as well, usually take Pelham...

I'm in the south end as well, usually take Pelham to Outer to Monroe to Michigan to get to the Rouge gateway trail to Hines, I ride a Giant Boulder not a Trek - same difference some would say. I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 841
Posted By Poolagoo

I've been slacking myself a bit lately as well,...

I've been slacking myself a bit lately as well, mostly due to the weather. I was reading this around 6 am this morning and it inspired me to quit being a sissy hanging on the computer and throw some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By Poolagoo

Where are ya in the Metro Detroit area? I'm in...

Where are ya in the Metro Detroit area? I'm in Dearborn Heights myself, there are tons of nice bike paths that are well maintained. I'm fortunate enough to live 5 miles from Hines Drive .. 5 feet of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,152
Posted By Poolagoo

You could always just leave this forum page up on...

You could always just leave this forum page up on your monitor.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By Poolagoo

2 outta 3 ain't bad, I'm 34 and overweight ,...

2 outta 3 ain't bad, I'm 34 and overweight , never suffered any depression though. I played World of Warcrack for about 3 years and probably gained about 30 lbs when I was playing, I think it was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,947
Posted By Poolagoo

Dude, you look 10 years younger in the after pic....

Dude, you look 10 years younger in the after pic. Great job !!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,947
Posted By Poolagoo

I never posted a before pic so heres a recent...

I never posted a before pic so heres a recent one....

I started riding again about 3 months ago . I had chest pains and after Hospital visit the Dr. said I weighed around 306 lbs and my blood...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-09, 06:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,208
Posted By Poolagoo

The other night I went on a ride around the local...

The other night I went on a ride around the local park around 10pm and there was a gaggle of homies who felt they needed to loiter in the middle of the track to smoke some herb. Now, I've got no...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,871
Posted By Poolagoo

I like to ride early during the week, usually...

I like to ride early during the week, usually getting in 10-20 miles per day while stretching it out to 40-50 one day a week. My Wife works 12 hour shifts on the weekend so I hang with the kids and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By Poolagoo

Biggest winner

Just thought I'd like to share, I didn't ride today...rained all day in metro detroit area...I had at least 7 beers and am cutrrently eating a volcano nacho from Taco Bell . Last night I went to a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Poolagoo

Congrats, I started of at 5 miles every time out...

Congrats, I started of at 5 miles every time out and am now up to 20 ... pace yourself and you'll be better in the long run imo. I 've been riding for nearly 2 months now and was dead set on avoiding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By Poolagoo

Thanks, my goal is a century by the end of the...

Thanks, my goal is a century by the end of the summer but I'm thinking after 40 today on that mountain bike I may want a different bike before I try that. Those roadies were cruising by me like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By Poolagoo

New Milestone

Just thought I'd share since you guys inspire me all the time..I hit the 40 mile mark for the first time today!!
Only been riding again for about a month and half/2 months. I hit 27 miles last week...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By Poolagoo

Football

I don't know if any of you are into this or not but I started a Fantasy football league up and thought it would be cool to have a league full of people who enjoy riding. If you are interested shoot...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,577
Posted By Poolagoo

In the time you took to write that post you could...

In the time you took to write that post you could have been getting ready and on your bike.. get out and ride Clyde!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-09, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By Poolagoo

I'm on Edgewood, between Eton and Powers, anytime...

I'm on Edgewood, between Eton and Powers, anytime you want company let me know I'll ride with you, just keep in mind I'm not that fast and I'm on a mountain bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Poolagoo

Congrats! That's the exact bike I was looking at...

Congrats! That's the exact bike I was looking at getting, I'm going to wait 'til I get my weight down to 225 and then reward myself with a road bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By Poolagoo

I'd come out for that Tom.

I'd come out for that Tom.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By Poolagoo

South, I love the Hines as well. I'm 3 miles from...

South, I love the Hines as well. I'm 3 miles from the rouge river trail that leads to Hines. Furthest I've made it so far was up to Inkster rd. from Dearborn and a buddy wanted to turn back. Would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By Poolagoo

Hello, from just south of Detroit. I'm a beginner...

Hello, from just south of Detroit. I'm a beginner but always happy to have company out there. One guy I ride with weighs 165 lbs, virtually no chance of keeping up with him when he wants to push it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,670
Posted By Poolagoo

Finally got my new bike on Friday. I was going to...

Finally got my new bike on Friday. I was going to buy the Trek Navigator but when I went in to pay off the bike I decided I wanted to test ride a few mountain bikes first. Having only gotten back...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-09, 10:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,709
Posted By Poolagoo

Mmmmmm, makes me thirsty reading this. A couple...

Mmmmmm, makes me thirsty reading this. A couple of my current favs:

IPA Hop Grenade ( found at Detroit Brew)
Schlenkerla Marzen ( german smokebeer, goes great with a pulled pork sandwich)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By Poolagoo

Thats hilarious Tom, I haven't wiped out bad yet...

Thats hilarious Tom, I haven't wiped out bad yet but I'm betting the first time I do will be because of those foxy mamas on the paths. I did get my shoelaces caught up in the pedal the other day on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Poolagoo

Thanks for the replies, just to be clear .. I...

Thanks for the replies, just to be clear .. I mean no offense to the older guys that bike at all. I do enjoy riding for the pleasure of it but one goal I have set for myself is to be able to ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Poolagoo

The right bike?

OK, I picked out a Trek Navigator 2.0 and HOPE to get it out of layaway this week. I test rode a bunch of bikes and this is the one I actually felt most comfortable with. Riding mostly paved roads...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,098
Posted By Poolagoo

Very cool of you Mike ,thank you! I'd like to...

Very cool of you Mike ,thank you! I'd like to condition myself a little better before I do something like this because, sad to say, I was feeling it a bit tonight . I will bookmark your site though...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,098
Posted By Poolagoo

Dearborn Heights, MI about 15 miles out of...

Dearborn Heights, MI about 15 miles out of Detroit. Weighing in at about 6' and a svelte 305 lbs. I've played Basketball 3 times a week or more for about 17 years now and the knees are having a hard...
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