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06-28-12, 08:19 PM
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Cool
This story is just friggin cool.
This is what rescues road cycling from its inherent stupidity. Because underneath all the posing, fredliness, road nazi dbaggery and skullfarkery, most of us realize why we do this. It's a lifestyle, a philosophy, a life affirming and enriching pursuit, and sometimes it saves people's lives.
This is what rescues road cycling from its inherent stupidity. Because underneath all the posing, fredliness, road nazi dbaggery and skullfarkery, most of us realize why we do this. It's a lifestyle, a philosophy, a life affirming and enriching pursuit, and sometimes it saves people's lives.
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06-28-12, 08:21 PM
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By far the best part is all the Cross racers taking this guy under their wing. Most racers are actually not complete aholes and dbags, any impressions left you by any detours into the 33 notwithstanding.
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06-28-12, 08:29 PM
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That is a great story. Most overweight people are just lazy. There are many ways to help them lose weight. This guy is a perfect example.
06-28-12, 08:35 PM
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I can't help but feel that this snide remark is directed @ myself.
I'm getting skinnier you know.
I'm getting skinnier you know.
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06-28-12, 08:37 PM
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A worthy and inspiring read. Thank you PCAD.
06-28-12, 08:40 PM
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Very inspiring. Cycling did what the surgery could not, make him part of a community and develop friendships. The benefits go way beyond weight loss.
06-28-12, 09:10 PM
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Great story! I love it!
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"So no matter who you are, what you look like, or how far you think you are from your goal — kit up and get started. Your friends are out there, waiting for you."
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Wow, I remember when the guy started following me on Strava , I have ridden with the other guys from MIT and GLV (Zipcar kit guy). I know it sounds stupid but I never followed him back since I tend to make it a point to only follow guys I have had some previous contact/ chats with.
I give him kudos for his fight, and his triumph.
And yeah: Zach is one cool guy. But he totally needs to learn how to budget his power on the Marathon Ride.
I give him kudos for his fight, and his triumph.
And yeah: Zach is one cool guy. But he totally needs to learn how to budget his power on the Marathon Ride.
06-28-12, 10:35 PM
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Oh yeah, most skinny folks are dbags, and then some are just a-holes. Guess I'm not like what you think most are like; I put in more miles than most cyclists and don't hide indoors all winter long. I'm working on losing my extra weight. Hey that said what a great story proving how wrong over generalizations are. Thankfully there seems to be no shortage of big hearted people in the cyclocross community. Hats off to them for looking past outward appearances.
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Oh yeah, most skinny folks are dbags, and then some are just a-holes. Guess I'm not like what you think most are like; I put in more miles than most cyclists and don't hide indoors all winter long. I'm working on losing my extra weight. Hey that said what a great story proving how wrong over generalizations are. Thankfully there seems to be no shortage of big hearted people in the cyclocross community. Hats off to them for looking past outward appearances.
edit: but im not dbag, im just a young punk according to the men in da 33
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