Addiction I
07-02-10 | 06:09 PM
#8001
Has coddling tendencies.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,360
Likes: 59
From: Topanga Canyon
Bikes: 2008 Blue RC8 w/ '09 Rival
I was 198 at my heaviest. That kind of snuck up on me, I had been about 185 for ever. When I saw 198, I said no way will I let myself get to 200. My wife had started to get into shape a few years earlier, and I really liked the results. I figured I owed the same to her. So, I started to eat more of what she ate and got on my bike. Dropped down to 180 the first year, 175 the next, and am now at 168. I'm ok with where I am at, but will shoot for 165 max at any given time. It's not really hard, just takes dedication. I also have stones, so I have to drink a lot. That has helped as much as anything. That and seriously reducing processed carbs. I'm lucky that I don't have a sweet tooth, made it a lot easier.
07-02-10 | 06:10 PM
#8002
Has coddling tendencies.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,360
Likes: 59
From: Topanga Canyon
Bikes: 2008 Blue RC8 w/ '09 Rival
Countdown to when Pcad will interject that we're all too fat...
07-02-10 | 06:11 PM
#8003
Junk Mile Junkie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,465
Likes: 2
From: Webster, NY
That's what I like about the Garmin, I can go back an look stuff up. The fastest I found was 1:12. It's 20.20 miles, an out and back that retraces, and came out to an average of 16.7 mph. Hills are not my friend.
07-02-10 | 06:11 PM
#8004
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,621
Likes: 0
From: Texas
I'm 6'4" and between 205 and 210 most days as of late.
The last time I got into cycling I got down to 167lbs and my mom didn't recognize me when I came home for spring break... (about 20 years ago). I'm thinking I'll do this to her again for Christmas.
... and yes, you will all be effed.
The last time I got into cycling I got down to 167lbs and my mom didn't recognize me when I came home for spring break... (about 20 years ago). I'm thinking I'll do this to her again for Christmas.
... and yes, you will all be effed.
07-02-10 | 06:13 PM
#8005
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,653
Likes: 1
From: Washington, DC
Between work, laziness, and closure of my normal after work ride roads, that was the first time I've been on the bike in a week and a half. Hill repeats, which hurt, which now feels good.
07-02-10 | 06:22 PM
#8006
Junk Mile Junkie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,465
Likes: 2
From: Webster, NY
I'm actually kind of lucky in that the kind I have are calcium stones. They are not that bad to pass, and actually, it only ever hurts me when they move around in the kidneys, not the exiting part. Some people get stones that have spikes or odd shapes, and they can be nasty. Calcium stones are one of the kind that are easy to regulate, it's mostly a salt issue, and some calcium rich foods. All of which I love.
07-02-10 | 06:58 PM
#8008
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
07-02-10 | 07:00 PM
#8009
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
07-02-10 | 07:00 PM
#8010
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
07-02-10 | 07:15 PM
#8011
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,653
Likes: 1
From: Washington, DC
100* with "blazing sunshine" does not sound good.
07-02-10 | 07:15 PM
#8012
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
My mistake, I haven't been keeping up to date with what shoes you wear.
07-02-10 | 07:18 PM
#8014
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
07-02-10 | 07:25 PM
#8016
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
I have to figure out how to get two big suitcases, my bike, and a spare wheelset in the back of a Honda CR-V for our trip.. I think I'll lay down the suitcases, and then take out the front wheel and put the bike on top of them laying down. Wheels.. don't know yet.
07-02-10 | 07:25 PM
#8017
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,148
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
07-02-10 | 07:28 PM
#8018
So it is
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 22,878
Likes: 6,382
From: Westminster, CO
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
I am keeping up with this weight deal. Up in Washington State with huge amounts of oxygen compared to where I am from. Riding a lot each day, and eating little.
07-02-10 | 07:31 PM
#8019
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
The fascinating thing to me is that the pros I've met and ridden with, male and female, are considerably less full of themselves than half of the idiots in the 33. I mean, it really is rather astonishing at times. It does make you wonder if they will ever get over themselves and realize that the rest of the world thinks they are a bunch of silly looking bike weenies who would make perfectly good roadkill.
Anyway, steer clear of that place. Whatever Fred stupidity one may encounter over here is really far less aggravating than the rampant arrogance and hubris of the Road Nazi boys. Ooofaaaa.
Anyway, steer clear of that place. Whatever Fred stupidity one may encounter over here is really far less aggravating than the rampant arrogance and hubris of the Road Nazi boys. Ooofaaaa.
07-02-10 | 07:37 PM
#8021
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,148
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
07-02-10 | 07:42 PM
#8022
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,148
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Speaking of idiocy, $529.99 for shoes.
07-02-10 | 07:49 PM
#8023
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
From: Madison, WI
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD9, Trek 4300
07-02-10 | 08:01 PM
#8024
JR^2
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: Rochester,Ny
Bikes: 2004 giant ocr1
Someone should make a "show your shoes thread!"
07-02-10 | 08:12 PM
#8025
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 0
From: South Jersey
Pcad I have 3 crits a RR and an XC mtb race in the next 3 weekends. How awesome is that.