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03-21-07, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by obelix67
Good one Denverfox, I am not using the same amount of space
03-23-07, 12:20 PM
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New around here. I'm 6' 6" 280, down from 315 a year ago. I used to ride a lot when I was younger and started up again about 2 years ago. Riding my first century in May (Lodi Sunrise). I ride an Allez Elite.
03-23-07, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul L.
201 and 6'1"
Here is me and my ride. Was down below 190 for awhile there until I took a month off to nurse my back and the weight shot above 200 again and hasn't come back down yet.
https://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2...00/Paul_01.jpg
Here is me and my ride. Was down below 190 for awhile there until I took a month off to nurse my back and the weight shot above 200 again and hasn't come back down yet.
https://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2...00/Paul_01.jpg
was 200 for the last 18 years but just dropped under for a race..
Paul, that looks a lot like Tucson..
03-24-07, 12:52 PM
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Well, do to a leg injury last year I never got out on the road. So now I'm 20 lbs. heavier than last year and feel sick about my health situation. I will start out slow but Monday is Day One of a new me. I have everything I need and it's time to get riding!
Wish me luck,
Don
Wish me luck,
Don
03-25-07, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by capecodcowboy
5' 10 1/2 228 pounds (I was 335 at my heaviest) Now I live to ride and ride to live!
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03-26-07, 05:20 PM
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Hey guys, I've just started riding again this season. It's difficult to get back on after over three years off the bike. The guys I used to ride with are way past my ability. I'm tryin to get down to 180 from 230, hopefully before I have to face my family back in the states. Living in Italy is great except for the food is too good and the beer is even better. I'm back to eating healthier and drinking red wine everyday. I bought a new RockShox fork for my trek as a little motivation to get on and ride. I also invested in a new bike rack for my wagon (yes, I drive a wagon)... It's cool that you guys/we have support and are in the same boat. I look foreward to reading your mileage gains and your weight losses, I also hope to join you in celebrating your success. I'm a young guy and have no business being so outa shape, I turn 32 in a couple of months. Seems the pain is almost always worth the gain. Talk to you all soon I hope.
Ciao,
-Dale
Ciao,
-Dale
03-26-07, 07:18 PM
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Welcome aboard, Dale, or should I say Beinvenutti (did I spell that right? My Italian is RUSTY!)
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"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-26-07, 07:37 PM
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Hey dale! Don't feel bad! By todays definition, your driving a 2wd SUV! Look forward to hearing from you.
03-28-07, 11:30 AM
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I just joined this forum today and found this clydsedale bit and in reading the statisitics you all must be yearlings. i am a team of clydesdales by comparison but im working on getting down. i am 6' - 1" and 375 pounds. the wife and just bought recumbent three wheelers for exercise and togetherness. its been great. ill keep ya young ones updated... thanks peabob
03-28-07, 02:13 PM
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Peabob, 2 years ago, I was 581 pounds and on Oxygen.
Here's now
Welcome to Clyde's!
Here's now
Welcome to Clyde's!
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"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-29-07, 09:03 AM
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WOW!!!!!! Tom thanks for the inspiration..
Tom, thanks for the inspiration. you look like half a man you use to was. i hope to also have successful weight loss for my health. I am diabetic and overweight with bad knees and balance issues. My wife and i just purchased the three wheeler recumbents and have taken them for a ride every day but one due to the rain. i just dont enjoy getting wet. !!!!!! I will have to post a pic of me and my wife with our rides and then do a regular posting to show how we are doing. i need the motivation to do it. I already have the best support network with my lovely bride of 32 years. She is the best. well thanks again Tom hope to hear from you again.. your friend Peabob.
03-29-07, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PEABOB
Tom, thanks for the inspiration. you look like half a man you use to was. i hope to also have successful weight loss for my health. I am diabetic and overweight with bad knees and balance issues. My wife and i just purchased the three wheeler recumbents and have taken them for a ride every day but one due to the rain. i just dont enjoy getting wet. !!!!!! I will have to post a pic of me and my wife with our rides and then do a regular posting to show how we are doing. i need the motivation to do it. I already have the best support network with my lovely bride of 32 years. She is the best. well thanks again Tom hope to hear from you again.. your friend Peabob.
What kind of recumbent trikes you two have? My wife is also a 'bent trike rider and rides the Sun EZ3! We're taking off in May to do a 660 mile tour!
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"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-29-07, 10:15 AM
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Tom Stormcrowe: You are the man! You lost 300+ pounds! 
I'm 80 pounds over weight, and just starting out. Heart disease runs in my family, and I have horrible cholesterol so I'm riding to live too. But what you've done floors me! You rock!
By the way, here is my into thread with pictures of my ride: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=282447
I'm 80 pounds over weight, and just starting out. Heart disease runs in my family, and I have horrible cholesterol so I'm riding to live too. But what you've done floors me! You rock!By the way, here is my into thread with pictures of my ride: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=282447
03-30-07, 01:17 AM
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I second that. Tom you are the man. I'm proud of you. Well done. If I can lose a fraction of what you lost I will be satisfied. I too have heart disease in my family and being top heavy I am a heart attack waiting to happen. I look forward to the day when I can say I am no longer a Clydesdale. No disrespect to this group!
03-30-07, 11:16 AM
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Tom congrads on the weight loss. That is so amazing. When I started riding a little while back, I was 235 and I am now down to 212. I am hoping to be down to 200 by the time my wedding comes on July 14th. Cycling is the cure to alot of health problems. Good job Tom!!
03-30-07, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PEABOB
I just joined this forum today and found this clydsedale bit and in reading the statisitics you all must be yearlings. i am a team of clydesdales by comparison but im working on getting down. i am 6' - 1" and 375 pounds. the wife and just bought recumbent three wheelers for exercise and togetherness. its been great. ill keep ya young ones updated... thanks peabob
03-31-07, 06:32 AM
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Hey Tom got room for one more? I started at 277 and have numbers for previous months if you want to enter them oct-253 nov-250 dec-248 jan-240 feb-245
mar-225 Thanks for all you do, Pat
mar-225 Thanks for all you do, Pat
03-31-07, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by airbrake
Hey Tom got room for one more? I started at 277 and have numbers for previous months if you want to enter them oct-253 nov-250 dec-248 jan-240 feb-245 mar-225 Thanks for all you do, Pat
mar-225 Thanks for all you do, Pat
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"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-31-07, 12:54 PM
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new here.......used to ride 300+ miles per week uh.....22 yrs ago. Am 6ft, 280lbs, am sick of thinking that I could body double for Peter Griffin! Just got a Trek Madone 5.0, and am eager to burn off the fat. I work just up from the rose Bowl in Pasadena, so I have no excuses now!
03-31-07, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mars_nerd
new here.......used to ride 300+ miles per week uh.....22 yrs ago. Am 6ft, 280lbs, am sick of thinking that I could body double for Peter Griffin! Just got a Trek Madone 5.0, and am eager to burn off the fat. I work just up from the rose Bowl in Pasadena, so I have no excuses now!
RE: Your user name.....there isn't the oddest chance you work at JPL? You can PM me the answer if you prefer, or ignore the question entirely........at your leisure!
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-31-07, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
Welcome mars_nerd!
RE: Your user name.....there isn't the oddest chance you work at JPL? You can PM me the answer if you prefer, or ignore the question entirely........at your leisure!
RE: Your user name.....there isn't the oddest chance you work at JPL? You can PM me the answer if you prefer, or ignore the question entirely........at your leisure!
04-02-07, 05:16 PM
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hi
Hey guys, thanks for the warm welcome. I look foreward to talking with you.
Ciao,
-Dale
Ciao,
-Dale