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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Hey, 45 bucks, you can't go wrong! ...

Hey, 45 bucks, you can't go wrong! Congratulations on the bike. I well remember those tough first rides. I remember my first five mile ride after a couple of months of fits and starts. A runner...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-11-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Sounds like rationalization of rudeness to me.

Sounds like rationalization of rudeness to me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-31-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Mirrors my experience exactly.

Mirrors my experience exactly.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Last winter I rode mostly long slow rides but...

Last winter I rode mostly long slow rides but would do intervals once or twice a week. It did improve my speed a bit, but not enough to get me to the point of being able to ride with my friends. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Yes, I understand it does no good. I have a...

Yes, I understand it does no good. I have a competitive streak that doesn't fit well with physical endeavors. :) But I really do deal with it just fine. My only real regret about it is that my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-12, 07:03 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

For sure he has to have a lot more muscle mass...

For sure he has to have a lot more muscle mass than I do. He is a big guy. It just was surprising more than anything that he could easily out sprint me despite his lack of fitness. On the other...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

My slow speed bugs me. Mostly because I wanted...

My slow speed bugs me. Mostly because I wanted to ride with a particular group and I can't. But what was really disturbing (kind of) is that my spouse outsprinted me on our first day here in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-09-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Five years with no weight gain and a weight loss...

Five years with no weight gain and a weight loss is very fine. The toughest battle is keeping it off.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

What a tough start! Do you have a safer place to...

What a tough start! Do you have a safer place to ride where you aren't going to get run off the road? If you get a mountain bike get one with a fork you can lock out and put slicks on it for riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

You can change. Look how we have changed...

You can change. Look how we have changed ourselves on this forum.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Sure, you don't need a jersey. But bike shorts...

Sure, you don't need a jersey. But bike shorts really make life easier and more comfortable especially when you are heavy. It is not ridiculous to wear the shorts. Today I road on a very busy MUP...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Go for a ride with her. Or have your son go for...

Go for a ride with her. Or have your son go for a ride with her.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Jaws, I think your post got lost in this long...

Jaws, I think your post got lost in this long thread. I suggest starting a new thread about your search for a bike. You should have better luck getting responses.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

Welcome Michelle. I love the t-shirt! Hope you...

Welcome Michelle. I love the t-shirt! Hope you stick around and visit with us here and share stories. We have several short Athenas here so you are in good company. The Navigator seems to be a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

I think you kick ass. You are big but are 90...

I think you kick ass. You are big but are 90 pounds down. You are losing more weight. You are tough. You are fast. I say inspiring, not ridiculous. I know what you mean about feeling normal for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

I know what you mean. I've never liked to...

I know what you mean. I've never liked to exercise. But somehow there is something different about being on a bike. It is so much more fluid than walking. I feel lighter than I do on foot.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

I have this thing about blame and fault. I truly...

I have this thing about blame and fault. I truly believe everyone does the best they can with the cards they are dealt. I don't blame myself for being overweight. It is a frequent condition of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

I have wonderfully violent fantasies in response...

I have wonderfully violent fantasies in response to rude drivers, no matter why they were rude. I have this vision of a band of fat and old and middle-aged ladies carrying automatic weapons and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 08:42 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,191
Posted By goldfinch

I can't seem to wear bike shorts yet, unless...

I can't seem to wear bike shorts yet, unless under my pants. I do get embarrassed for myself when all the little old ladies on the non-ergonomic comfort bikes pass me on the MUP. It is my nature to...
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