I got down to 175 pretty quick. Bought an elliptical right after Christmas. All I have done is eat better, and spend some time on either the elliptical, whatever machine is in the hotel fitness room, or my bike every day. The last 5 pounds were harder than the first 25.
Regular Cannondale Touring Bike, the T800. Got a "new" 2006 at a good price since the 07's were already out.