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For now I am only a roadie and I ordered a Trek 1500.:D

Unfortunately, It has not come yet:(

From the Isle of Wight UK. Found this forum whilst trying to search for information on the Scott Genius. I have now added to my favorites and will look in from time to time.

Tend to ride mostly for pleasure with a few friends, but my attempt the odd competition this year.

batgirl, why, oh why do you use such thing, please explain, grasshopper, if your're embarassed, send me a private message? TBC
I am using the protien shakes as meal replacements I want to lose twenty pounds by spring, remember I am in Michigan we don't ride in the winter. :(
My activity is limited to my treadmill! Thanks for you response. ginger

I am from Lubbock Texas. I am a student at Texas Tech and I plan on being a teacher. I have only been riding for about 3 months. I am addicted.

I am using the protien shakes as meal replacements I want to lose twenty pounds by spring, remember I am in Michigan we don't ride in the winter. :(
My activity is limited to my treadmill! Thanks for you response. ginger

G'day batgirl, ginger, mate, the question of losing that amount ot weight is usually not easy as most people who attempt to do so, under normal condidtions they put it straight back on again, immediately after thay stop whatever they did to lose it in the first place.

That might sound a bit confusing but it's true, what one needs is a different approach to diet and lifestyle completely. Quick weight loss is usually associated with just as quick weight gain. "Fad diets" and there are a plethora of them, are not the answer, but a complete change in the way you manage your life style. Give away the meal replacemnet shakes they are not the answer for you girl?

It is essential that you adopt a healthy nutrition and eat sensibly, no garbage foods(big Mac's), sweets, chocolates, ice cream, excess milk, dairy products etc.

Having said that, it doesn't mean you don't give up eating those things completely, they have to be managed in small proportions along with a regime of exercise too.

If you feel deprived it is the quickest way to get off track, so eat sensibly, exercise regularly and vary the exercises too.

The tread mill is a good way of static exercise but too much of that can be a fag, (soul destroying)? If possible get a wind trainer and set up your bike and alternate the different forms of both types of exercise. As well as that, in the Military they exercise daily with what was once known as "Swedish 4BX" exercise, if you are having difficulty, ask at your local library, they are sure to have something of that nature, if not I think it may be available over the net.

It isn't difficult to do this regime of exercise (4BX) and can be completed in fifteen minutes each day, you do not need any equipment, exceppt maybe a chair or a set of stairs. Not only will it get you fighting fit, but will trim all the excess weight if you conduct the exercise dilligently and in the spirit and manner in which it was intended.

Finally, for now, eat a minimum of three portions of good protein 30-40 grams daily, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, eggs are easy to cook (boil or poach, maybe fried without oil in nonstick pan), (but don't overcook, as they should be a "bit runny"), with a slice of wholemeal toast, some baked beans, fresh fruit (not juice) an orange or apple, fruit prefferably in season.

Midday meal, Fish (tinned tuna) but once again Fresh Salmon is best, or local sea food, with salad, slice of fresh wholemeal bread. You can alternate this with good quality cheese, cheddar, camembere, brie, not processed sliced cheese, "THEY ARE CRAP". Ham or chicken is a good source of protein and this can be alternated with the other two food sources along with salad. Drink water after meal but not too much otherwise it dillutes the gastric juices and impairs the digestion.

Evening meal, Chicken (steamed not fried, take off the skin) along with good quality steamed vegetables (limit the underground types, like carrots and beets etc), mixed fresh fruit salad (small proportion), and some rice or pasta (without the rich sauces) home made is always best. The rice or pasta should be kept to a minimum, say, a table spoon of one or the other but not both. Once again alternate the protein cources with Ham, Fish, even Eggs, and don't be araid of eating Eggs they are not the big bogey most people say they are.



Don't eat late in the evening and don't sit around otherwise your defeating the object, with food sitting in your gut and not geting used for fuel, go for a walk 10.000 steps a day, get a pedometer to see how far that is, about an hour, walk at a brisk pace but don't kill yourself?

Limit your intake of coffee, it's a poison, drink at least three litres of filtered water a day, and more during the times of summer and exercise.

If you find it difficult to get a midday meal as recommended, try juicing vegetables such as celery and carrot and add an apple, drink slowly as it will help make you feel as though you eaten a meal.

Most important to change the way you think about all this, if you don't, you are defeated before you start. Once a week treat yourself to an icecream, but make it a small one, think about the conscience sitting on your shoulder, does it approve of you breaking the new way of life? Also once a week have a cup of good brewed coffee, but make it special, go to a good cafe' and consume it there.

Get out of the habit of doing what you've been doing up till now, thats the reason you've asked about the "Whey Powder". Slowly but surely you will see the benifits of what your doing and the efforts of your work by getting into the size or two of smaller pants, jeans, feeling better about yourself and being able to get out on the bike in the lycra and kicking arse big time.

Maybe you think it's too much of a change, if so then there's no hope for you, "GIRL" but I'm sure if you apply yourself you can do it, all you have to loose is the weight your carrying as a handicap. Your heart will thank you so will your legs which have to carry the weight too, you'll feel more invigorated and able to cope with all the chores you might feel are a bit of a burden at present.

Give it a go? Keep the wheels in motion, and don't look back unless it's to see who you dropped on that last climb? TBC

Hi everyone out there in bike world, :)

This is the first time I've done anything like this. I'm a 'young' (mid 50's) chic :cool: living in an inner city Melbourne apartment.

I'm not bike savvy... I have a wonderful mountain bike from Hawaii, which has a million gears & I've loved it. Special tyres which you inflate higher or not, depending on the road surface.

A few years' ago I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis & the specialist said not to ride in case I fall & break a bone. :eek:

I feel stronger now & I've had enough of sitting, watching, wishing & want to get back on a bike. Trouble is, my mountain bike is too difficult to get on/off & my confidence is not great, which adds to my apprehension :confused: of starting again.

Recently I saw an ad for a step thru bike, but have no idea which one to buy which would still give me lots of gears & one that my legs wouldn't be cycling all day in tiny circles, exhausting myself. :eek:

Would it be worth getting a second hand step thru bike to try?

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

I'm in New Zealand, 62 years old, female and a scuba diver. I want to buy a bike for recreational riding. I want comfort and quality. I don't want to hunch over. Want to be able to take it on the ferry, lift it in and out of my car. I don't know whether I have to choose between quality and a ladies bike. Was looking at the various Giant Comfort bikes and would like ideas what else to look at and what is important. Thanks.

Hi everyone out there in bike world, :)

This is the first time I've done anything like this. I'm a 'young' (mid 50's) chic :cool: living in an inner city Melbourne apartment.

I'm not bike savvy... I have a wonderful mountain bike from Hawaii, which has a million gears & I've loved it. Special tyres which you inflate higher or not, depending on the road surface.

A few years' ago I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis & the specialist said not to ride in case I fall & break a bone. :eek:

I feel stronger now & I've had enough of sitting, watching, wishing & want to get back on a bike. Trouble is, my mountain bike is too difficult to get on/off & my confidence is not great, which adds to my apprehension :confused: of starting again.

Recently I saw an ad for a step thru bike, but have no idea which one to buy which would still give me lots of gears & one that my legs wouldn't be cycling all day in tiny circles, exhausting myself. :eek:

Would it be worth getting a second hand step thru bike to try?

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

G'day katipops, There should be someone in Melbourne on this forum that can make a suggestion which way to go, why not go to the local bike shop and ask. Not being from Melbourne it's difficult to say where that is, just call out for a bloke called "Nitrous" he's a "Mexican" too, that should rattle his chain a bit, and when he answers the call he will give you all the assistance you could ask for. I'm sure he's a good fellow, I know he's a bit twitchy and bites real easy, come in spinner?

It's Good that your on a bike again, the exercise is great for osteoporosis, the more resistance exercise you do the stronger the bones become because of the density increase. Weights are good also, a couple of gym sessions a week with a good instructor will help.

Get down to your local freindly health food shop and talk to the naturopath as well, see what they recommend for you, to help with the problem. A friend of mine had the same diagnosis a couple of years ago and takes a variety of Vitamin supplements and has not looked back.

It's worth the effort, keep the wheels in motion and don't look back unless it's to see who you dropped on the last climb? TBC

I'm in New Zealand, 62 years old, female and a scuba diver. I want to buy a bike for recreational riding. I want comfort and quality. I don't want to hunch over. Want to be able to take it on the ferry, lift it in and out of my car. I don't know whether I have to choose between quality and a ladies bike. Was looking at the various Giant Comfort bikes and would like ideas what else to look at and what is important. Thanks.

G'day lerkelens, mate you can't take a bike underwater it will rust? not only that the flippers aren't too good with clipless pedals either?

Seriuosly though, I saw an article on the news just a few days ago, it was an all alluminium folding bike, ideal for getting in and out of a car boot or back?
The bloke demonstrating it carried it under his arm, folded up.

I'm not sure where it is made or how much it was because I was outside looking in through the kitchen window and the mower was making so much flaming noise, I couldn't hear what the guy was bleating about.

Maybe your local friendly bike shop could throw some light on the subject, maybe someone else on the forum can also guide you in the right direction, maybe you'll just have to be patient until you get a positive response. Either that or look on the net, type in folding bikes, see what comes up?

Keep the wheels in motion and don't look back, unless it's to see who you dropped on that last climb?TBC

Hii,
I am new to this forum and really very happy to be a part of this forum.
I am from Kolkata India and i cycle for fun.

Cheers

I live in Hamden CT, here in the USA. I am originally from Dublin, Ireland. I did race mountain bikes at Expert, but now I'm trying to make time to ride. I have young boys.

From the Isle of Wight UK. Found this forum whilst trying to search for information on the Scott Genius. I have now added to my favorites and will look in from time to time.

Tend to ride mostly for pleasure with a few friends, but my attempt the odd competition this year.
I am from Beloit, Wisconsin. We are having an ice storm right now. Just starting the rollers inside after not riding since the middle of October. The urge to ride is growing strong and I can't wait until the weather clears.

yeah, my names spencer and i hail from louisiana in the big ol' US OF A. just quit my crappy job a week ago so life is pretty good about now. in four hours ill be pedaling my heart out into a strong head wind towards the gulf of mexico which is just at 45 miles from where i live. good news is that when i turn around that headwind will be a nice refreshing tailwind and me and my nago will be a flyin'.


i'd like to make a shout out to my two best friends, steel and aluminum, i love you guys!:D

I am electronic systems analyst for the National Weather Service ( which means I get to fix radars, transmitters, and anything electronic as well as maintain networks and computers). I live in Chesapeake VA which is just south of Norfolk and west of VA Beach. I am 53 yrs old and trying to be more active on my bike.

Doug

G'day,

I'll be visiting South Africa next March, have entered the Argus :) and would appreciate it if an old Argus hand could give me some advice please. I've scoured the official website for real information but it seems to be all promotional stuff.
I'm after the nitty gritty like:- what is the least stressful way to register? how is the start organised? what is the time limit to finish? what is the traffic like and do motorists have any consideration for us? are Smits and Suikerbossie the killer hills they appear to be on the map?
In addition I'd like a few pointers on transporting my bike in SA. I'll be arriving on SAA ex Sydney and connecting direct through to CT. I'll have to clear the bike through customs and then get on a local flight. I hear they're pretty full of bikes round about there and SAA send bikes down in "waves". Accodringly I am concerend that we'll get separated and my bike only arrive after the tour.
Alternatively is it possible to hire a reasonable bike in CT?
I ride an Avanti Edge and a Giant Kronos, both low geared as my knees are getting on, so any reasonable quality 16/18 speeder will do.
Any tips guys? Greetings Roddo, I just heard back from Ric who has done the Argus 3 times, and here's his email address: RHarber@usaid.gov

My only request is for now you don't mention 'cyclingforums' to him as my planned trip to Egypt mid-Feb is meant as a surprise to my buddies over there and at present they are clueless about my plans to do the Granfondo Del Deserto. Once they learn about the forum and read my posting it will ruin the intended surprise. By the way Ric was my coach for my first Granfondo. He is a wealth of information.

All the best.

I'm from Auckland NZ, I'm an Area sales Manager, I have just started cycling (4 weeks now) I am training for a 100K ride in April,

Greetings Roddo, I just heard back from Ric who has done the Argus 3 times, and here's his email address: RHarber@usaid.gov

My only request is for now you don't mention 'cyclingforums' to him as my planned trip to Egypt mid-Feb is meant as a surprise to my buddies over there and at present they are clueless about my plans to do the Granfondo Del Deserto. Once they learn about the forum and read my posting it will ruin the intended surprise. By the way Ric was my coach for my first Granfondo. He is a wealth of information.

All the best.

Thanks mate, not a word to him about the forum. But do let him in on it whenyou get there as it's too good to keep a secret, and all the best for the Granfondo!

Thanks mate, not a word to him about the forum. But do let him in on it whenyou get there as it's too good to keep a secret, and all the best for the Granfondo! Absolutely I will just as soon as I get there. For now though silence! as I love springing surprises on others. Those who know me now stay clear away from me around April Fool's day. I know the whole group over there will enjoy joining the forum so I do plan to share it with them so don't worry.

Please visit: www.cairocyclists.com (http://www.cairocyclists.com) and www.granfondodeldeserto.com (http://www.granfondodeldeserto.com) Perhaps one day you'll give cycling a try in Egypt. The Sinai's stark beauty gets in under your skin and you'll always want to go back for more.

Good luck to you with the Argus.

Hi, I'm very new here

Where : I'm from Bangkok Thailand

Sports: Road cycling, Triathlon

Training : I use the spinervals DVD (coach Troy) and cycle ops trainer during weekday and go out for long distance during weekend

Nice to be a part of this community.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Aircraft mechanic/general fixer.
Competitive Category: Short track Mountain bike. (finished 3rd in my age this year:cool: )

Training format: Ride to class(12 miles in summer, shorter now since I moved:rolleyes: ) Have fun, not worry about training. Riding in snow is fun and a killer practice for spring mud.