Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

HP, I kinda thought that was the same bike you had.....is it not??

J, you are rocking that ticker....if you keep moving it, you will soon not weigh anything!!

d...there is no way I am going to be able to keep up or catch up!!!! LOL

I only was able to get in (due to time) 20 miles last night...The only thing we have close within 15 mon of the house is hills..which is ok, but.....you cant rack miles that way..

I was planning on riding tonight after work, but my daughters bike is going to the shop instead....something is wrong with the derailler and the pedals. SO.......you are forever ahead!!!! I am sad.....But.....I will still give it my all!!!!!

It may be....I wonder if it is the 2008 model of it??? I looked at one and test rode a mens and the womens version of it is cremsicle...so...that was one I test rode.......

Are you for sure getting it????????

Well.....keep on pedaling and having fun...eventually I will catch up............:drool:

190 is a far cry from nothing. It's a far cry from 313 too, but I'm saying there's still fat to lose.

hey all... i'm looking for some new pals to ride with in new york. anyone game for central park evening rides or weekend excursions over the gw bridge and into new jersey? if so, please speak up.

fyi, i'm no speed demon, but i'm a pretty strong biker. haven't really done more than 30ish mile rides this season. still, i think i'm strong enough to hang off your back wheel from at 15ish mph.

Hey Hungry.

Wish I were in NYC.

30 mile rides are good.

This has had to be the best thread I've come accross on the many band sites I've been to. I had been reluctant to post anything because of all the negativity. It seems like people are depressed, trying bigger and better ways to get around their bands or just complaining incessantly. It's nice to see a positive group of people. I think everyone who gets banded should buy a half-way decent bike!

lovegrapes!!! We are all energetic and have had our ups and downs with our band, but all in all we are all here for one another and love to ride!

I am challenging myself to go out of the comfort zone I enjoy so much and am riding with a group of people from work today. All very experienced riders, but we have been invited to go, and we are going.

I am excited and nervous all the same....ughhhh

Dropped my daughters bike off last nite at the LBS to get a complete tune up and have him check and fix the problems she is having. Hoping we get it fixed and back on the road for her.

OJ: just checkin in on your. WOW! you are well below 200 now!!!

Are you still running? or just bike?

Today was a major break through i had a sub 30min 5K...29:10.

Im still bikeing about 60 miles a week for triathlon trainning. I just love watching your progress.

Hey Hungry.

Wish I were in NYC.

30 mile rides are good.

aww shucks, juli. despite what you may have heard, nyc is a great place to bike. we've got monthly midnight rides around central park to routes up and down the hudson. fi you ever make it out this way, definitely bring your bike!

Whos,

I'm not running right now. It was hurting my knee. I'm actually spending more time in the gym than on my bike. It's quicker and grad school takes nearly all my non work time. (And a good chunk of my work time, shhh, don't tell my boss.)

But I can walk into the gym kick my own butt for an hour and walk out. Cycling just takes more time than that, getting geared up, putting air in the tires, etc. But what I'm doing in the gym keeps me good for the every other weekend rides that I do. Me and the GF are looking at a 60 mile ride on Sunday.

I'm so impressed with your tri-atheletism. And awesome time. You da man.

Yeah, I know being well under 200 is stunning to me. I've had three days in a row of 190 pounds. Yes, I weigh daily. I'm going to fall over when I see the 170's. That was my wieght when I was 17.

H4H,

I can only imagine how freaking awesome a midnight ride would be in your city.

Grapes,

There's a fair amount of bitching on this thread, but we try to keep it positive as much as possible. Also, we get raw sometimes, so it's not really for the faint of heart, but we are quick to share the love with anyone who rides. So jump in!

my brother lives in Ossing NY...he wants us to come out sometime and visit, it would be a great thing to actually get to ride in Central park as well.

If gas would only go down:)

my brother lives in Ossing NY...he wants us to come out sometime and visit, it would be a great thing to actually get to ride in Central park as well.

If gas would only go down:)

if you ever do make it to nyc, the moonlight rides are the first friday of the month. folks meet in columbus circle at 10pm and ride around the park's loop (no cars!) at a leisurely pace. total mileage, a very manageable 10 miles.

and if you can bike down from ossining or take metronorth (our commuter rail). just go to their website and download a bike permit. (conductors will fine you if you don't have one.)

HP, you know I was kidding with you!!! I love you!! You are awesome. I can get on my bike in my garage and leave the house and ride my 30 miles and get back home on my bike. You, on the other hand, have to load them all up and then go. You are doing awesome and I was just playing the challenge bit up a little too much. Sorry if I hurt your feelings!!!

Welcome to all the newbies of the bicycling thread!!

I totally agree with all new bandsters should have to ride a bike after surgery. Its the best sport ever!!

J Youhad best be running readyfor the Muddy Buddy.

Just sayin.