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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By statelax3

Back Again!

After not riding for the last year, in which we relocated to my old home town, I have decided after my doctors visit to start riding again. I did not mention I am back to 287lbs. I was down to 236 in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,701
Posted By statelax3

i live in the low country where it is pretty much...

i live in the low country where it is pretty much flat. no real grade over 2%. solo i have been averaging 18-19 on my 20 mile loop. on the weekend group ride we usually end up 21-22 for the 40 mile...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,461
Posted By statelax3

mine involved my bike, my car, me and my big ego....

mine involved my bike, my car, me and my big ego. i was driving to class and pulling into the parking deck when four smoking hot girls started waving at me like crazy. i figured they thought i was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 535
Posted By statelax3

so i just got done riding and it was terrible. it...

so i just got done riding and it was terrible. it felt like i had a head wind no matter what direction i went. 21 miles avg 17.1 and i am spent. i really should have taken a snack. i was all good and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 535
Posted By statelax3

small mile stone tonight

tonight i rode a flat road that is 5 miles out and 5 miles back. i did it twice for 20 miles and did it in 61:05 minutes. there is no grade bigger than 2%. for a 270 lb guy i am pretty proud. i got...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 13,170
Posted By statelax3

i own my own millwork company. we manufacture...

i own my own millwork company. we manufacture interior and exterior trim as well do turn key installation. pretty much i ride in my truck all day and chase my employees all over.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,043
Posted By statelax3

i typically listen when i ride. i leave the right...

i typically listen when i ride. i leave the right ear in and left out. but there is a 12 mile section of road that virtually will only have 3-4 cars on it for the whole stretch and that is when i jam...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 592
Posted By statelax3

way to go. i look forward to such success.

way to go. i look forward to such success.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By statelax3

just got done doing our loop for the second day...

just got done doing our loop for the second day in a row. she loves to see all the people and dogs out walking. i will say i am beat! pulling her is a lot of work!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By statelax3

New Riding Partner

http://img716.imageshack.us/f/img0686eu.jpg/http://img716.imageshack.us/f/img0686eu.jpg/http://img716.imageshack.us/i/img0686eu.jpg/Today we did out first ride together. I am amazed at how much more...
Forum: Charity Events
02-07-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By statelax3

we were 3 gorillas deep last year and should have...

we were 3 gorillas deep last year and should have more in the gorilla group this year. good ride. liked it better than charlotte.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,784
Posted By statelax3

it was made know to me that i am a "silly f@gget"...

it was made know to me that i am a "silly f@gget" by a guy who was apparently pissed i chose to ride on the road he was driving on. i got the last laugh when he went by me he had a rainbow sticker on...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,485
Posted By statelax3

has turned into my favorite cyclist. this guy has...

has turned into my favorite cyclist. this guy has balls and may never win the tour but he does not give up.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,676
Posted By statelax3

i ride a 2009 oxygen 50ac also. i love it. i only...

i ride a 2009 oxygen 50ac also. i love it. i only ride about 4-5k miles per year. i bought mine based on price point and still getting 105's and not sora for the same money on a specialized. so far i...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-10, 05:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,133
Posted By statelax3

start knocking out pushups 4 nights a week and...

start knocking out pushups 4 nights a week and you will be amazed at how much that will add to your good problem. they are great for your core and chest. i got to where i was gaining weight and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By statelax3

i may be a little younger and have a little more...

i may be a little younger and have a little more spring in my step. i also had 67 day fresh legs.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By statelax3

67 days with no riding

Holy cow I am surprised how good the legs felt tonight, but pretty disappointed in the heart rate. I was able to sustain 27mph for 1 minute on flat ground but the heart rate hit 194. I felt pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,984
Posted By statelax3

BA- History

BA- History
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 677
Posted By statelax3

knocked out an hour on the trainer, sounds like...

knocked out an hour on the trainer, sounds like you all had a lot more fun.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-22-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,659
Posted By statelax3

when i started in august i started on a mountain...

when i started in august i started on a mountain bike. the fat tires and leaning forward actually made me feel very stable. my road bike took about a week to feel very comfortable on. now when i get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,398
Posted By statelax3

do not drive into a parking deck with it on top....

do not drive into a parking deck with it on top. i remember this day like it was yesterday. i transferred colleges and it was the first day of class. i had my bike on the roof and forgot. i headed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,643
Posted By statelax3

i am going to see how a week of running works out...

i am going to see how a week of running works out for me. then next week i am going to alternate between running and riding. i forgot to put i am doing a lot of push ups every day. i started...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,643
Posted By statelax3

ran for 34 minutes today. well let me say i ran 2...

ran for 34 minutes today. well let me say i ran 2 minutes and walked one minute, the did it all over again. my legs were shot after that. i will say cardiovascularly i could have gone longer running....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,643
Posted By statelax3

Only Cycling?

I began cycling in August of this year to lose weight. To date I am down 30lbs. My diet has been very consistent over the time and my riding has been consistent each week. I have been better than I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 718
Posted By statelax3

in sunny charleston sc the sun came out about...

in sunny charleston sc the sun came out about noon and i got in 1.5 hour ride in the low 50 degree sunshine. i even put on the show covers to keep the cool wind off my feet and wore a long sleeve...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-17-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,739
Posted By statelax3

6'2" and 258 right now. was 264 10 days ago and...

6'2" and 258 right now. was 264 10 days ago and 300 about a year ago. i am doing is biggest loser contest until jan 30th and expect to be 235 by then.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

clipless, i ride within arms reach of the wall in...

clipless, i ride within arms reach of the wall in my garage. that way i can hold on when i start and stop. these rollers really help you learn to ride straight!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-06-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i knocked out 45 minutes on the rollers tonight....

i knocked out 45 minutes on the rollers tonight. that was about all i could take of boring. it is in the 40-50's here at night and its too cold. i am used to my 100 degree beach weather!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

long time no post. got slower on riding because i...

long time no post. got slower on riding because i took a new job and it is getting cold. i am doing a biggest loser contest with some friends and my goal is 125 miles per week. some miles will be on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

got my 100 in this week with my ride this...

got my 100 in this week with my ride this morning. 47 this am put me at 103 for this week. next week should be around 120 since i am going to do a metric charity ride next saturday. man it feels good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

you guys sound like you are doing awesome. i got...

you guys sound like you are doing awesome. i got in a good ride on the 9th. i did 45 minutes and it felt good. but last night i did 1 hour and it felt better. i am thinking i enjoy solo riding more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

you guys rock! i love the posts, keep the updated...

you guys rock! i love the posts, keep the updated going.

Tonight i rode for the first time since the 22nd. My wife just went back to work after having our first baby and the time off gave me a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

ok update time. i took all of last week off after...

ok update time. i took all of last week off after last weekends bonk. i think i was over training and hope the week off will give me fresh legs. i am going to ride the tuesday night ride tomorrow and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

today was hell on wheels. i cracked at mile 29 of...

today was hell on wheels. i cracked at mile 29 of this mornings ride. the group was riding 21-24 and only dropping below to turn on other roads. i really felt fine until it was time for my 4th pull....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-09, 05:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,468
Posted By statelax3

good luck bro. i think i now have a new goal!

good luck bro. i think i now have a new goal!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i am glad some of you like this thread. i will...

i am glad some of you like this thread. i will keep updating.

tuesday and thursday i rode a 21 mile loop with 3 others and on flat ground i can hang on at 21-22mph and faster on the down hill. i...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By statelax3

5 years here and it is awesome! i sleep great and...

5 years here and it is awesome! i sleep great and feel great every day!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

good ride today. i was able to hang onto the...

good ride today. i was able to hang onto the back of the 21-23mph group for 15 miles before dropping back to the 18-19 group for the last 17 miles. i am finally able to pull 1 mile at a time in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

ok guys i have a new milestone as of yesterday....

ok guys i have a new milestone as of yesterday. Yesterday was the 4th full week of riding. I weighed myself for the first time. I started at 278 and weighed in yesterday at 265 1/2 lb. I am very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i think i am on track for my goals. i did 26 this...

i think i am on track for my goals. i did 26 this morning and it was a lot more work than yesterday as we still averaged 18.8 and there was only 2 of us. i really learned alot about pulling today, my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

142 in last 7 days. also have a new one day...

142 in last 7 days. also have a new one day milestone of 46 miles. i am going to try for 25-30 tomorrow. this cycling thing is alot of fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By statelax3

i just bought this exact bike 2 weeks ago and i...

i just bought this exact bike 2 weeks ago and i am very very happy. it has carbon fork and rear stay. i would not be happier. i have 200 miles on it so far and would do it again. for the money i...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i am from charlotte and know what you mean. in...

i am from charlotte and know what you mean. in fact my inlaws live in concord and i took my bike up there 2 weeks ago and was surprised how many hills there were compared to living here at the coast....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i ride in the evening. i am on the east coast and...

i ride in the evening. i am on the east coast and start at 7 and get home by 830 to run upstairs and help the wife give our newborn a bath and put her down. then the group rides are on the weekends...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

i took pictures last night. in fact my wife took...

i took pictures last night. in fact my wife took them and i was embarrassed to have her take them. at some point when better ones come along i will post the old ones with a new one. i think at 6...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,983
Posted By statelax3

100 miles per week

so my goal is to do 100 miles per week. so far i have ridden the last 4 days for a total of 95 miles. i am so pumped. i am not going to weigh myself for a month. but i started at 278lbs. i hope in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 6,649
Posted By statelax3

construction sales.... lots of time to ride...

construction sales.... lots of time to ride currently
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By statelax3

so i rode in the slow group today. we averaged 15...

so i rode in the slow group today. we averaged 15 mph. it seemed very slow to me. we rode 31 miles which was good for me to get used to being in the saddle for 2 hours. i feel like i could go ride it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,823
Posted By statelax3

new to all this and i am thinking september will...

new to all this and i am thinking september will be my month. it is still blazing hot down here. i have only done 187 so far for July. that is the first three weeks of my riding career. tomorrow my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By statelax3

thanks shooter for the advice about getting...

thanks shooter for the advice about getting dropped. is it reasonable to think that in 3-4 months 50 miles is attainable? I figure anyone can do 15 miles. At some point they have to get a lot harder...
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