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I live north of Syracuse - we have record setting snow fall. For us that can be the limiting factor. I plan to ride as long as possible and maybe discover some snow riding this year. This past weekend I rode 60 miles in the 30's. Last winter I rode whenever it was 28 degrees and above. This year, with proper clothing I…

I wear leather work boots and gauntlet style snowmobile boots. Then I ride as hard as possibleI so I'm perpetually sweating and breathing hard. That keeps me warm. I don't usually ride below 28 degrees F. however.

Average speed is a great way to assess your own progression. Don't get too hung up on it, though. It's a tool, but like the bathroom scale you shouldn't use it every day!

Do it like the Yin did, with your doctor's blessings of course. You can do this too. Although not as dramatic as the Yin, I had a similar transformation. Started cycling again in Feb 2012, began cutting calories and eating right in March 2012, lost 65 lbs going from 310 to 245lbs. Now I ride 20 to 60 miles per ride,…

When I first put slicks on my bike I weighed 280 lbs and put on 1.5 inche slicks. The "shock absorption" was fine and I now have 1300 miles on the bike. I would recommend them, in fact, my next set I will go down to 1.25" if I can find them. My only issue is that I have had many flats - I have been using Kenda Kwest tires.…

Rode around Oneida Lake. 2 hours 48 minutes, average speed 20 mph, 56 miles, very little wind to worry about, light traffic. It would be a lot more fun to ride with some other cyclists. I found that I'm pretty strong for the first 35 - 40 but then the fatigue starts easing in and it's a struggle to keep the 20 mph average.

You will remember!!!!!!!!!! Ya may feel a little wobbly at first, but the control will come. Keep riding!

This been a very informative thread and one which shows how the bicycle and its frame are very personal to the rider. I have come to the conclusion that at this time carbon fiber is for me. Although I never got on a Cannondale aluminum, the aluminum bikes I did ride were nice but not comparable to the carbons I rode. The…

He may be that... but I'm still laughing. Good quote and probably one that should be considered since it has it's value. I will certainly try to go as fast as my big carcass allows me to!

Yin, They are fun, bikes. On Saturday I took the Fuji for a 57 mile jaunt, relatively flat, maybe 30 minutes of headwinds but otherwise fairly calm. She performed well. Sunday I took it on a hilly route for 31 miles, again it performed well from a mechanical standpoint, but, a climber it is not!!!! I'm still shopping for…

Mindarin, Yes, my cardio at some point after lifting is counter-intuitive according to many. But you should know that I am a mesomorph. Basically, since 16 or 17 years old I have never had a hard time having plenty of muscle on board. So, my body form probably allows me to get away with cycling later in the day after…

Lifting has historically cranked up my appetite. Since being on MFP I have managed to control the massive eating that used to be associated with my lifting. For me, I am so focused on remaining withing my caloric limitations that the mental component in resisting urges is there. I try to have a snack prior to lifting,…

Good job! Take your time and don't over do it, yet...

I had a fantastic ride on Memorial Day around Oneida Lake in Central New York. Weather was perfect. Departure: 5:30 am Time: 3 Hours, 18 Minutes on a Mountain Bike Distance 57.1 miles Avg. Speed: 17 + MPH Relatively flat with minor elevation changes. Gorgeous views. I pushed myself really hard. My ride around the lake is…

You are so right about the HARD WORK component. What I say to a lot of folks who ask me about the exercise part is "you have to exercise so you sweat." So many people feel like a stroll is enough. Yes, walking is great, but whatever your exercise mode you have to work hard, push yourself, and require a change of clothes…

I finally got to the Specialized shop for some test rides. I rode a Secteur (aluminum) and a Roubaix (carbon.) I did like both bikes very much but did feel a noticeably improved ride on the carbon Roubaix. I will not assume that this is the case with all alum vs. carbon however - thanks to the great advice from you all.…

Hello, I am fairly new to MFP and it has been the final link which has helped me to drop weight. I use it every day and actually look forward to entering my food and exercise. I lift weights and bike and both are activities I love. My nutritional principles are based on the South Beach Diet principles with my own twists. I…

Ride often Have fun. Ride in a safe place (traffic, dogs, losers). Enjoy yourself and hopefully begin to appreciate how hard you can push yourself as you become fitter. Wear a helmet, get a cycling computer (even a cheapo can be fine). My personal thrills are climbing hills (the more you do the better you get at them,…

Tcormie, thanks for the great input. One problem I have had in coming up with your conclusion is not being able to actually find out the weight differences btween the different frame types. I will never weigh jockey weights, in fact would look next to emaciated if I ever got down to 220 (I don't plan to go that low.) So…

Thanks Yin, Kupe. Seems like I've got some research done, now the final research will be in riding some bikes. With that said, just finished cooking/eating Mother's Day dinner for my honey. Now, out to pound on my 10 ton MTB. Later.

Kupe, very helpful input as well. So, it sounds as if you're suggesting that I not rule out the aluminum. I am definitely down with a rigid frame that doesn't translate every single bump. My same friend tells me that Giant frames are used by a lot of non Giant bike sellers. He is a Giant advocate as well. I have not yet…

Good comments. Keep them coming. This is already giving me a lot to think about. I'll go check out the Kona if I can find em nearby, also will check out the aluminum frames with carbon forks. The cyclocross bikes seem pretty cool also. Are there any big guys out there riding full carbon? What do ya say?

One full egg, two egg whites, (two yolks go to the dogs), frozen or fresh spinach, 1/4 C. low fat shredded cheddar, made up into an omelette with non stick spray. Full for hours. I almost alway follow breakfast with water through and beyond lunch time. or, Steel cut outs with blueberries and'or raspberries, or bran cereal…

Negatives, shed excess pounds, pulldowns, gravitron, shed excess pounds. When you are able to do the chins/pull ups, do them.

I used a plan years ago that asked you to change calories daily and to alter the balance of calories consumed between the 3 meals. ie. if you had a 400 calories for breakfast on Tuesday, then eat 300 or 500 calories for breakfast on Wednesday. The recommendation was to do the same for lunch and dinner. Likewise, if you ate…

Stretch your calves daily. Once the PF resolves, do not stop stretching, make it part of your life long routine. Important, when stretching your calf muscles make sure that your movement is coming from the ankle joint, do not stretch your forefoot. So try not to bend your toes upward when stretching - rather keep the foot…

Doug, you're amazing, dude. 100 lbs in 100 days? Be careful bro. But, you are looking great. Keep on working out, it's addicting. Good Luck

Physical Therapist working in schools full time and with a home care agency part time. Prior to that, home care, outpatient ortho, brain injury, acute care. My favorite acute care was always trauma so I can relate to you trauma nurses. Nurses ROCK!!!

Google Ratatoulle. Very good recipe. Easy to make. There are lots of versions. I have added ground meat to it as well. Good luck.

Dave, Agree with 5-6 reps is "heavy." But what nobody has mentioned is "failure." Doing 5-6 reps is not heavy if you could do 5 more reps. Doing 8 - 12 reps also means little if you don't grasp the concept of failure. Lets say you do a warm up or 2 and then 4 sets with progressively increasing weight. By the last set or 2…