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Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-27-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,234
Posted By mrtuttle04

I am a diabetic so I have gone low-carb in an...

I am a diabetic so I have gone low-carb in an effort to control my blood sugar. However, becasue of my bike riding, I do need some carbs to maintain my performance. I have found the beast way to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,429
Posted By mrtuttle04

Sounds like fun. Schedule permitting I plan on...

Sounds like fun. Schedule permitting I plan on being there.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-26-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 43,863
Posted By mrtuttle04

At 6' 2" I topped out at 311 pounds. This...

At 6' 2" I topped out at 311 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 190.5. The difference was fundamentally changing the way I ate and taking up bike riding.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-26-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,845
Posted By mrtuttle04

Yes I am still happy with my Verve and I am not...

Yes I am still happy with my Verve and I am not the one who is selling it.
However, one thing I have noticed is that while it still suites me when I ride the rail-trails, it does not do as well...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,839
Posted By mrtuttle04

The two things I do is moved to foods that have...

The two things I do is moved to foods that have high bulk and low calories (e.g. vegtables). For awhile celary was the only snack I would eat. Also everytime I got hungry, I drank a large glass of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By mrtuttle04

Are bike share prgrams responsible for more Head INjuries?

Rise in brain injuries may be linked to bike-sharing programs - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG (http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/25902944/rise-in-brain-injuries-may-be-linked-to-bike-sharing-programs)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-14, 01:27 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,336
Posted By mrtuttle04

I have seen one of these in action up close in...

I have seen one of these in action up close in Munich. I was the clueless American pedestrian that almost got hit. It did not take me long to figure out why half the sidewalk was packed full and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By mrtuttle04

Glad to hear you had a great ride. About a...

Glad to hear you had a great ride. About a month ago I rode as a red rider in the Pittsburgh Tour de Cure. I rode 50 miles of hilly terrain. Even though I was an old guy on a comfort hybrid, I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,483
Posted By mrtuttle04

I used to be in the same boat as you. Just keep...

I used to be in the same boat as you. Just keep pushing yourself and eventually you will break through.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,350
Posted By mrtuttle04

We don't require you to show your AARP card to...

We don't require you to show your AARP card to post here, but if you dont show it you will have to pay full price.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,343
Posted By mrtuttle04

Unfortunately I just started a new job and I am...

Unfortunately I just started a new job and I am unable to go out there. I should be able to go next year. If I go in July maybe I can see the Tour de France. Last year the Tour went right by were...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,343
Posted By mrtuttle04

Congratulations in advance. I highly recommend...

Congratulations in advance. I highly recommend being a grandfather, although I am not so sure about being married to a grandmother.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,343
Posted By mrtuttle04

I thought when you become an old man, you get a...

I thought when you become an old man, you get a senior discount for everything...just show your AARPP card. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,387
Posted By mrtuttle04

So far the most I have done is 80 miles...

So far the most I have done is 80 miles (Ohio-Pyle to the Point in Pittsburgh). I hope to do a century this year. My thoughts are to do a 50 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage (starting in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,269
Posted By mrtuttle04

When in the Navy on a submarine, I learned the...

When in the Navy on a submarine, I learned the accidents can be avoided or minimized when they happen. Having said that, I still hate wearing helmets and only wear them to minimize social pressure. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,343
Posted By mrtuttle04

Do I have to get and old man's bike now?

My first Grandchild, Ava Caroline Cordesses, was recently born in Versailles France.

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Does this mean I have to get an old man's bike like the one pictured below?

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,269
Posted By mrtuttle04

You mean a helmet doesn't make you invincible? ...

You mean a helmet doesn't make you invincible? :roflmao2:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,496
Posted By mrtuttle04

I pulled off the pads from my helmet and started...

I pulled off the pads from my helmet and started wearing sweat bands instead. I find them to be more comfortable and do a better job of diverting the sweat that tends to get in my eyes. They get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,241
Posted By mrtuttle04

If youe divorce only cost $70k, you got off cheap.

If youe divorce only cost $70k, you got off cheap.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,762
Posted By mrtuttle04

When I ride, I only replace half the estimated...

When I ride, I only replace half the estimated calories I burn. I have lost 70 pounds using this formula. I may have been aboe to loose this wieght without bike riding, but I am convinced that my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,769
Posted By mrtuttle04

When I ws riding in gym shorts, I found them to...

When I ws riding in gym shorts, I found them to be helpful. Since I have bought biking pants they are no longer necessary.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,482
Posted By mrtuttle04

I had a clicking sound. A friend of mine found...

I had a clicking sound. A friend of mine found the problem was a bent rear derailer.

Marl
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,241
Posted By mrtuttle04

If you can aford it , GO FOR IT! Mid-life crisis...

If you can aford it , GO FOR IT! Mid-life crisis or not, no appologizes necessary.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,551
Posted By mrtuttle04

I find that there is a delicate balance between...

I find that there is a delicate balance between uping perfornce and loosing weight. I also find that MFP over estimates calories burned when riding. If in wieght loss mode, I only replace about...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By mrtuttle04

I ride down into the hallow and back up the other...

I ride down into the hallow and back up the other side.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By mrtuttle04

I ride both those trails. If you give me a trail...

I ride both those trails. If you give me a trail head and time maybe we can meet up.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By mrtuttle04

I dont have a specific ride set up for tomorrow...

I dont have a specific ride set up for tomorrow but if ou e-mail me at mark@tuttle.net maybe we can meet up a ride together. I am a frequent rider on the Butler-Freeport trail.

Mark
Forum: Commuting
06-05-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By mrtuttle04

New commuter

I just got hired for a new job and plan on commuting to and from work for the first time in over 25 years. The commute is about 8 1/2 miles with 840 feet of climbing to work and 700 feet of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,984
Posted By mrtuttle04

When I talk about milage I talk about how many...

When I talk about milage I talk about how many miles I ride in one day. Having said that, I consider a single ride a contiuous ride not including stops for short rests and meals. Usually my meals...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By mrtuttle04

I ended up going kayaking from Leechburg PA to...

I ended up going kayaking from Leechburg PA to Freeport PA on the Kiskminetas and Allegheny rivers. It was a great trip. Saw several red-tail and turkey vultures and one bald eagle. Tomorow is a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 9,466
Posted By mrtuttle04

I love to see those of you who are setting goals...

I love to see those of you who are setting goals of <100 miles. That was me a fews years ago. Keep up the good work and you will be setting goals of 100 miles a week before long.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By mrtuttle04

We had a great rain last night and the rivers are...

We had a great rain last night and the rivers are up so I am picking kayaking. I will just have to ride extra long tomorrow.

I have a friend that lives right next to river. What he does...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 799
Posted By mrtuttle04

+1. I passed the 50 mark 2 years and 3 days ago...

+1. I passed the 50 mark 2 years and 3 days ago I celebrated my 52nd with a 70 mile ride. Like you I was in the 300 pound range at 40. I am now an empty nester, a new grand papi (as of last...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By mrtuttle04

For me that is a definate yes! I nw look forward...

For me that is a definate yes! I nw look forward to my breakfast that has more vegtibles than eggs, my salad for lunch and my dinner of a lean meat and vegtibles. I no longer want to stop at every...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By mrtuttle04

Biking or Kayaking?

One friend invited me biking and another friend invited me kayaking at the same time. Which invitation should I accept?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 9,466
Posted By mrtuttle04

Last month I did 500 with the longest being 56...

Last month I did 500 with the longest being 56 miles. This month I will shoot for 600 with the longest being 100. On June 2, I did a 70 which is my second longest ride ever.

I start a new job on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,742
Posted By mrtuttle04

Thanks everyone for your response. Most of the...

Thanks everyone for your response. Most of the Pittsburgh Hertage Trail (40 miles of MUP) have adjacent two and four lane roads. I do make my decision on which to ride on a day-to-day basis. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-14, 04:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,484
Posted By mrtuttle04

The variety of bikes have grown. In addition to...

The variety of bikes have grown. In addition to the road and mountain bijes there are many different varieties of hybrids. All bike come without accessories, they are hanging on the walls or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,742
Posted By mrtuttle04

MUP or 4-Lane

Which would you rather ride on a busy MUP or a busy 4-lane road. This is a choice I face on one of the routes I ride regularly.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,331
Posted By mrtuttle04

In the Navy we had a saying: "You have to be...

In the Navy we had a saying: "You have to be smarter than the equipment you are operating." :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By mrtuttle04

Looks like a great ride. You will be going right...

Looks like a great ride. You will be going right by my daughter and son-in-law's house. I plan on saving the link and doing the ride when I go out this fall to see my soon to be born frist...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,279
Posted By mrtuttle04

Last week I replaced my back tire with a...

Last week I replaced my back tire with a Gatorskin. However, I went from a 35 to a 28. So far I have put 130 miles on it and I am very happy with it. My average speed has jumped about 1 mph but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By mrtuttle04

Because of recent wieght loss my baggy bike...

Because of recent wieght loss my baggy bike shorts are too large but I coninue to ride with them without a problem, including a couple of 50+ mile trips.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,675
Posted By mrtuttle04

I was using Map My Ride but I just switched over...

I was using Map My Ride but I just switched over to Ride with GPS. Works well my Droid.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-19-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,249
Posted By mrtuttle04

I bought a "comfort hybrid" with an upright...

I bought a "comfort hybrid" with an upright riding position to remove extra pressure from my back. On long rides, I will sit up straigh and ride with no hands for a few minutes each hour to give my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,250
Posted By mrtuttle04

Thanks everyone great to hear the stories. ...

Thanks everyone great to hear the stories. Clearly bike riding is a key component of controling diabetes.

For myself, thanks to changing my diet and riding my bike many miles, my blood sugar is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 937
Posted By mrtuttle04

Welcome to the boards and keep on riding it...

Welcome to the boards and keep on riding it works. I am 6' 2" and used to weigh 311#. I am still 6' 2" but now I weigh 193#. Biking is a big part of that wieght loss.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 06:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,054
Posted By mrtuttle04

YOu can do what I did when I went under 200...

YOu can do what I did when I went under 200 pounds...ride even more and continue posting on these boards. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 06:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,250
Posted By mrtuttle04

Completed the Tour de Cure

Yestrerday I complete the Pittsburgh Tour de Cure. I am a Red Rider (I have type-2 diabetes). I rode the 50-mile route which included 3000 feet of climbing. I completed it in 4 hours and 15 minutes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-14, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,601
Posted By mrtuttle04

I had to detour my ride today. The bike trail I...

I had to detour my ride today. The bike trail I usually ride along the Allegheny River was flooded.
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