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01-04-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,962
Posted By rthomse

When I lost a boat load of weight ,78 lbs , in...

When I lost a boat load of weight ,78 lbs , in 2005 I needed a suit for a funeral and didn't have the cash so I went to a thrift store and got a very nice suit for 40.00. I buy work shirts there as...
12-31-12, 09:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,806
Posted By rthomse

Goals for 2013 Don't die Ride my age (55) on...

Goals for 2013
Don't die
Ride my age (55) on my birthday!
Complete a century
Increase mileage from lifetime high of 1950 to 3000
lose 2-2.5 pounds a week until I'm below 200 pounds. All time...
10-10-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By rthomse

Don't feel like your the only one. I stop and...

Don't feel like your the only one. I stop and start too much! In 2005 I was 224 down from 302.4! Biking like crazy 40 -65 mile rides an MS 150 thrown in for good measure! Had some health issues and...
09-27-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By rthomse

I just started using crank brothers egg beaters....

I just started using crank brothers egg beaters. So far so good! I also need a 13 cycling shoe;)
09-26-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,741
Posted By rthomse

Truely an inspiration to everyone who struggles !

Truely an inspiration to everyone who struggles !
09-25-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By rthomse

Day of the trifids.Getting old I remember that...

Day of the trifids.Getting old I remember that movie.
09-08-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By rthomse

I don't celebrate but congrats on your success!

I don't celebrate but congrats on your success!
08-31-12, 06:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,788
Posted By rthomse

Welcome "home". You'll find that this forum is...

Welcome "home". You'll find that this forum is the most friendly on the net. You'll get more opinions than you know what to do with which can be goood and bad. One word of caution,I'd recomend a...
08-26-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By rthomse

Just changed my Speclized Nimbus 700x28 to...

Just changed my Speclized Nimbus 700x28 to Schwalb Marathon Plus. Can't really tell the difference in ride but they do appear to be a better quality
08-24-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,753
Posted By rthomse

As for the water issue ,I learned a trick when I...

As for the water issue ,I learned a trick when I was in Arizona. Lemon slices. Arizona has a high alkali content in the "soil' called caleechi (i think that how you spell it) The only way they serve...
08-22-12, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,413
Posted By rthomse

Trek is a great choice you cant go wrong with any...

Trek is a great choice you cant go wrong with any of the recomended one's.I just purchased a Specialized Sirrus elite ,because I couldn't go the extra cash for a Cannondale Quick which was 2 levels...
08-22-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,326
Posted By rthomse

Just tested mine a few weeks ago! Them new...

Just tested mine a few weeks ago! Them new fangled things do work.
08-22-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By rthomse

I just got back on a bike after a 2 month lay...

I just got back on a bike after a 2 month lay off.I just did 12 miles today. 35 miles the past 3 days. Legs feel like lead tonight, but I live in the hills. Every route I take has steep short climbs...
08-22-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 603
Posted By rthomse

You give everyone hope!

You give everyone hope!
08-22-12, 05:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,624
Posted By rthomse

After being diagnosed ith COPD and Sleep Apnea...

After being diagnosed ith COPD and Sleep Apnea lets see.......... EVERYTHING !
08-14-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

Crash update.I got a call from the bike shop who...

Crash update.I got a call from the bike shop who told me the crank was bent and the part would be 60.00 plus labor. So I called Specialized and let them know about the trip to the ER plus drugs, the...
08-12-12, 09:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

I would rather read about other peoples crashes ;)

I would rather read about other peoples crashes ;)
08-12-12, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

The Doc's say it's all soft tissue injury.Today...

The Doc's say it's all soft tissue injury.Today I'm walking better and ankle doesn't hurt as bad .That was a wakeup call!!!!!!!! New tires enroute from bike tires direct
08-11-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

dude I hurt NOW!!!

dude I hurt NOW!!!
08-11-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

266888266889 Went to ER>Knee started to swell....

266888266889
Went to ER>Knee started to swell. Crutches and vicodin what more could anyone want?
08-11-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By rthomse

First Crash!

Just had my first crash. Weird how it happened. I was on my usual 10 mile loop when the front wheel locked up and I did an endo. With the help of a passing cyclist I assessed the damage to me cut on...
07-31-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,802
Posted By rthomse

I JUST got diagnosed. with copd .Ouch ! That's...

I JUST got diagnosed. with copd .Ouch ! That's bad news.the good. .is. that with quitting. and inhaler
I can stop further damage and improve lung function.I feel better today than. I have. In a...
07-22-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,802
Posted By rthomse

Smokers ?

Who also smoke's or quit smoking after they started bike riding? I for one did!
06-01-12, 04:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,011
Posted By rthomse

In 12 days I'll be 54.Where the hell did life go?

In 12 days I'll be 54.Where the hell did life go?
05-19-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,043
Posted By rthomse

Plus one for Terry saddles .I have a Terry fly...

Plus one for Terry saddles .I have a Terry fly and its very comfy on long rides,You also may want to ditch the liner and get a good quality bike short and wear the gym short for modesty . Most liner...
04-20-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 13,133
Posted By rthomse

Police Officer

Police Officer
04-13-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By rthomse

New Bke

I've been a member for several years and have had ups and downs weight wise. I decided instead of rewarding myself with a new bike after I achieve my goal why not start now?:) I just purchased a 2012...
04-08-12, 06:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,671
Posted By rthomse

Wow ,hate to tell you you're half the woman you...

Wow ,hate to tell you you're half the woman you use to be. : ))))
03-22-12, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,061
Posted By rthomse

Also try Boure' which is Ned Overend. Great stuff...

Also try Boure' which is Ned Overend. Great stuff . Sizes up to 3x.
03-17-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By rthomse

I had a 720 Trek I'd say early 1990's.

I had a 720 Trek I'd say early 1990's.
02-28-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,163
Posted By rthomse

I've stayed away from group rides as well. I...

I've stayed away from group rides as well. I found that the ride catagory and the pace are very different .My experience was not with BCP. A C ride should be a C ride . The time I went out we were ...
02-04-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By rthomse

+2

+2
02-04-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,714
Posted By rthomse

I've had very good luck with Terry saddles.No...

I've had very good luck with Terry saddles.No numb nut's after adjusted correctly.
12-31-10, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,024
Posted By rthomse

Down 1 lb 272.0 this week 9.5 total since...

Down 1 lb 272.0 this week 9.5 total since 11/30/10.
12-13-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,166
Posted By rthomse

You could try the Weight Watchers program. I've...

You could try the Weight Watchers program. I've lost a ton ,84 pounds on it.Stopped it and gained most of it back.
12-12-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,412
Posted By rthomse

Weight watchers weigh in 12/10/10 273.1 dropped...

Weight watchers weigh in 12/10/10 273.1 dropped 7.5 for the first week
12-11-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,612
Posted By rthomse

Funny you should post this.I lost 84 lbs in 2005....

Funny you should post this.I lost 84 lbs in 2005. The hardest thing wasn't losing the hardest thing was the praise I got. It was hard for me to handle. Been working on that aspect for the past 5...
12-07-10, 07:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,412
Posted By rthomse

I rejoined Weight Watchers 12/3. 280.6 will be my...

I rejoined Weight Watchers 12/3. 280.6 will be my starting weight. Highest weight was 7/05 302.4 .
11-10-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By rthomse

weight watchers is a balanced diet program. It's...

weight watchers is a balanced diet program. It's being revamped and a newer points program is being introduced 12/10. That being said it works if you follow it.
09-24-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,051
Posted By rthomse

Down 2.6 this week. 268.8. 5% goal at Weight...

Down 2.6 this week. 268.8. 5% goal at Weight Watchers
09-07-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,138
Posted By rthomse

Down one this week.Trying to find time to get out...

Down one this week.Trying to find time to get out on the bike again!
09-04-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By rthomse

Down 1 lb this week. No riding."Other" physical...

Down 1 lb this week. No riding."Other" physical activity.
08-22-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,128
Posted By rthomse

I could meet you at Oaks or Valley Forge,If I'm...

I could meet you at Oaks or Valley Forge,If I'm up to it!
08-20-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By rthomse

Back again after a long absence. Started back to...

Back again after a long absence. Started back to Weight Watchers last week. Losts 6 lbs this week.Yay me. Numbers are high 272.6.
05-05-10, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,314
Posted By rthomse

Try these , great quality and...

Try these , great quality and prices.http://www.boure.com/
04-19-10, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By rthomse

stayed the same this week.

stayed the same this week.
04-10-10, 05:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,719
Posted By rthomse

God speed Tom. You've already done the hardest...

God speed Tom. You've already done the hardest thing in life. This should be easy.
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