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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-21, 05:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,611
Posted By Gerry221

Going up a very steep hill near me, i was puffing...

Going up a very steep hill near me, i was puffing away, when behind me i heard a guy say "On your right!"

A young guy, looked mid 20s - I am 55 and overweight!, on an ebike, smiling like a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-21, 03:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Gerry221

Awesome job!!! Well done, Buddy!

Awesome job!!!

Well done, Buddy!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-21, 03:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,069
Posted By Gerry221

I agree. Same with me. I always look to get to 7...

I agree. Same with me. I always look to get to 7 miles , then I feel that they begin to loosen off and work properly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,408
Posted By Gerry221

My new hybrid. Merida Crossway 20 ...

My new hybrid.

Merida Crossway 20

Blissfully comfortable to ride....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-21, 03:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,219
Posted By Gerry221

Cheers guys... It wasnt as bad as I had...

Cheers guys...

It wasnt as bad as I had anticipated. Only did few miles, 7 in total. But, felt OK. Went back out next doy on my own.

Was me letting my doubts take over. Fell better.

Onwards...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,081
Posted By Gerry221

Brilliant buddy. Enjoyed reading your post. ...

Brilliant buddy. Enjoyed reading your post.

I myself have struggled with weight. I currently weigh in at 310lbs. 4 years ago I took up cycling, on the road, not a MTB. I was around 290lbs at the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-20, 04:25 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,256
Posted By Gerry221

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My new Genesis CDA 10 2020 Great bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,654
Posted By Gerry221

My first bike was a Raleigh Chipper. The smaller...

My first bike was a Raleigh Chipper. The smaller version of their Chopper bike.

Loved it!!
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-17-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,256
Posted By Gerry221

It is a no name carbon frame from China. I bought...

It is a no name carbon frame from China. I bought it 2nd hand about a year and a half ago for £80. Added full 105 groupset to it and a set of Campag Vento wheels. Runs like a dream. Very, very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-13-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,256
Posted By Gerry221

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 791
Posted By Gerry221

Problem solved!! I am getting a Genesis...

Problem solved!!

I am getting a Genesis Gravel bike. Retails at £599.99. So I am happy and my daughter is delighted I am buying a "new" bike.

Thanks for the input.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-20-19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,377
Posted By Gerry221

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I am 290lbs and ride an older no name Chinese full...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-19, 05:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,409
Posted By Gerry221

I am 53, 290lbs. Took up cycling a couple of...

I am 53, 290lbs. Took up cycling a couple of years back. I did my metric century last year, managed it quite well. Before, I was doing 30 and 40 mile rides. If you can do that, you will do 62. Its...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,232
Posted By Gerry221

Thanks guys....means a lot to hear all the...

Thanks guys....means a lot to hear all the positives.

I started out about 3 years ago, doing 2 mil rides on a 2nd hand Giant hybrid - that was too small, but I had no idea it was. Built up slowly....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,499
Posted By Gerry221

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Giant TCR........
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,232
Posted By Gerry221

My first century!

Not bad for a 53 year old, 310lb guy.

Very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-19, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,499
Posted By Gerry221

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-19, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Posted By Gerry221

Latest bargain, what you think?

Picked this up for £50 last night.

It was in a bit of state. Thick with oil. Electrical tape instead of bar tape. Gear indexing all out. Wheels needing serviced and trued. 105 groupset. 105...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-19, 03:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,311
Posted By Gerry221

Shocking story. What kind of person leaves...

Shocking story. What kind of person leaves another human being at the side of the road? Especially after hitting them!


Unfortunately, this is symptomatic of "motorists" viewing cyclist as less...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 845,274
Posted By Gerry221

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By Gerry221

My 15 minutes of fame...

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/wishaw-man-hoping-inspire-pals-14462355

Looking forward to the run this year. hopefully be my first century!

I have done 100 km.....now want 100...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,286
Posted By Gerry221

Absolutely amazing!!!! Such an inspiration. ...

Absolutely amazing!!!! Such an inspiration.

Total admiration.....fabulous!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-18, 03:41 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,286
Posted By Gerry221

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this is me after 4 stone loss.....still another 4 stone to go.
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