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D!!!!! You are the sweetest person I could of ever met!!!! Thank you~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, we got in a little over 10 miles this morning after my test. The 2 girls wemt, and we got about 5 miles in the ride and she noticed her handelbars were crooked....BAD So, we deverted over to the bike shop and waited for him to open so he could fix them. Got them fixed, and they were done...they wanted to stop riding...I was not happy.....we did finish and that was a ok warm up ride for tommorow..... kind of dissapointed to tell you the truth n

IF you are getting closer to J in age, you are getting close to me. I turned 40 in Jan. Yes, we are planning on 50 miles at least each day. I think I can do it. It is so different than it use to be you know...you could take a break and let me catch up....JUST SAYN!!!!!:0

YES YES WE DO. WELL IT IS AFTER 11 AND i NEED TO GET IN BED SO I CAN GET READY FOR MY TEST....YUCKKKKK HOPE IT DONT HURT TO BAD

Me Too!!!! I am so proud of us!!!! My daughter did the entire route with me and she is also going in the morning....WOOOHOOOOO We didnt get started until 630 but it was great It is amazing how much having a friend does for someone.... OHHHH And isnt your birthday coming up

Well...It is amazing how good it is to get out on the road and know you have someone back here on the board cheering you on and challenging you to go the extra mile....Thanks D!!!!! You are awesome So, decided that after my Mammogram that my daughter and I are going to ride in town. I took the rest of the day off to have to myself...so...I am choosing to RIDE!!!! We have a 45-50 mile ride scheduled on Sat, and another one for Sunday....WOOHOOOO Oh, and D...love the new avatar

longtobethin That is odd....I am having my first mammogram tomorrow....scared to death. My mom had breast cancer.

But, allot of us are just starting out biking and working out. Buying the correct gear can get pretty expensive. So, I was putting things away today, and noticed I had 2 pairs of bike shorts that I bought last season and a bike shirt from last season. They are in great shape. 1 pair of padded bike shorts are from Junonia and are a size 4x. I wore these when I was still in 300's and high 280's.... I also have a 4x jersey The other shorts are from Aerotech and are gel pads. they are a 3 x. If you are interested in purchasing these and seeing pictures of them, PM me, or email me.

Oh were on d......if i have to ride in circles until i get to 30 miles...even in the dark i will!!!! You are on girl

tonight we are having a quick soup nite..we are meeting a girl from the ride this past weekend to ride. Hoping to get in around 25 miles or so give or take. It is real hot here so we will see. D...I love chicken.....any kind of chicken, give it to me...YUMMMMMM And some fruit would be good to. Well, gt to get back to work....talk later

you can get them online at GNC or I beleive they are called NEW WHEY....Gosh they sure do beat the drinks...gag!!!! Just remember....you dont have to do this alone...we are all here for you. We have been there. I am a year out, and I still have cravings and weakness....which is why my weight has stalled. I got comfortable, and got lazy with my diet.... good luck.....and try the bullets...sometimes I will drink a little and than add some water so it is not so thick...makes it easier to. The grape is my favorite

To be honest...I thought the first month was the hardest of all. You are right...you do crave food......I can suggest what worked for me was to use protien. I got the protien bullets....(they taste like kool-aid) and they were my dearest friend. Hang in there...it will get easier....when the weight starts coming off and you look at this, you will be wow! Another suggestion that helped....I got OUT OF THE HOUSE when I started craving something...that is how I started getting on my bike more...or go for a short walk....and take Water with you..... Stay strong...it is worth it:rolleyes2:

No ride for me tonight.....we got about 5 hours of sleep last nite and work was busy today. We are planning a 25 mile ride tomorrow evening...Saturday and Sunday plan to rack up the miles...I am going to get close to getting in 100 miles !!! Wohohooooo That will defiantly help with my training. Welcome all the newbies!!!! it is so great to see the thread so active again. We are all in it for the same reason and enjoy helping...so if you think a a question is dumb, ask anyway....I am sure we have asked it to,

hey, I am 228 and have a big BUTT that gets bigger in spandex....and also always getting into fights with my jersey.....I know people look, but I dont care anymore at all. I love the feel of being on that bike.... You guys hang in there..and yes, yes, yes.....the hotter it is, the harder it is to ride. I always TRY to ride in the evening or in the am....but sometimes mid afternoon rides are the only time...I always cut it down when I do that.... Drink and drink.....

welcome to the tread angel!!!! Believe me, we were ALL where you guys are at......just keep riding.....you will eventually beg to get on the road!!!

B Nice to hear from you....we have missed you on here......I hope you can get through this struggle.........It stinks sometimes! sold a $10 yard sale bike for $100 last night. So, we didnt get in till late and I feel like I am going to die....I do like my sleep...LOL.... Hoping to ride tonight, and already have a ride planned for thursday!!! D...did you tackle the hill again????

Oh no, I dont know them...some of the cycling guys sent me this. Amazing.... I love the shirt idea......love tshirts...

http://picasaweb.google.com/dbiked/BrotherSBikeCrash?authkey=iOs1rM3MJzo Check this out everyone!!!!

OMG...I never realized it, but I did and do the same thing pulling a hill????? WOW.....must work on that tonight when I go out..... Hmmm...just really didnt realize that.......I am always in the drops pulling a hill...... I have been included in a "faster group ride" this weekend.....she called 2 rides and the first one will pick up the second group of riders and than head back.....I asked her where she thought I should be, and she told me with the first group....so, I am pleased....I have allot to prove to her and to me......and i am doing it each time I hit the pavement...even last nights ride, short as it was, I did the hills without going to the granny gears and it felt awesome!!!! Have a Happy anniversery day!!!!!!:tongue_smilie:

D...I am almost at 500 !!!!! To me that is just awesome......I am setting some major goals for myself over the next 10 weeks...maybe 11 since I will be gone a week for work... But...I believe that challenges make us strive for something better...something that we never thought we could achieve.... I went to ride tonight because you told me you were going out for a ride....I knew I had a choice...either sit here because my husband did not want to ride, or go.....so, my daughter and I loaded the bikes up and off we went. Bad thing was is it was already 7 and we only had so long to ride...so going where we could get in the mileage was out of the question considering we would have to drive 30 miles one way to get there. So we went 10 miles away and got in what we could and challenged ourselves on some killer hills.....You know, I am reallyyyyy getting tired of the hills....but doing them in a harder gear when you use to walk the same hill, it is truly a wonderful feeling...........and the burn........oh ya!!!! Ok, got to get to bed....LOL

D!!!!! Happpyyyy Anniversary a day early!!!!! That is just amazing that you are still so in love.....haha!!! They are great and defiantly couldn't live without my man either!!!! Even though it was a blast going out without him this evening.... T...I know what you mean about the love hate thing....I have the same issues........I am working real hard and I need to change some OLD habits....but, getting closer to breaking them all...soon

turler glad you are back! I have a lady who just got back from a trip to the west coast with a group called decycles. They are young adult kids and adults and they traveled for 17 days. The pictures are amazing.. google them and check there photos and where all they went..pretty amazing....

I am not sure if we are supposed to post this...so if not I am sorry But, allot of us are just starting out biking and working out. Buying the correct gear can get pretty expensive. So, I was putting things away today, and noticed I had 2 pairs of bike shorts that I bought last season and a bike shirt from last season. They are in great shape. 1 pair of padded bike shorts are from Junonia and are a size 4x. I wore these when I was still in 300's and high 280's.... I also have a 4x jersey The other shorts are from Aerotech and are gel pads. they are a 3 x. If you are interested in purchasing these and seeing pictures of them, PM me, or email me. :biggrin:

suzzie....Good for you with the food choices.....fresh food is soooooo expensive. It is so hard for me to buy enough good food for 5 people without breaking the bank. And our problem is my son will eat all of it in 2 days.....instead of making it last...and usually I end up with none of it.....UGHHH!!!! Keep your head up~

Sorry BG that the rain messed up the ride. I had a friend who was doing RAIN today and she had bike issues. She held on until 92 miles and had to stop. Her bike was not down shiffting at all for her and she was dealing with the heat on top of it. She is in her mid 50's, and I am very very proud of her! she is a wonderful person and a great inspiration to the ones who know her. She writes articles for the paper about the adventures of biking granny. They are pretty neat. Anyway..no ride for us tonight either/ The heat, and then the rain. So....hoping to get one in Sunday early Hope all had a good weekend

hello! My name is Traci and I live about 30 miles from Jasper, In. I am from Evansville, born and raised..graduated from Reitz HS. I had surgery May of 07. I wish you the best of luck, and if you ever want to email or talk, just drop me a note.... Traci