1 year journey in cycling experiment

[ianrauk]

Wow! How many bikes do you keep at home? What happens when you've ridden them all to work?

In Los Angeles you can put the bike on a rack on the front of the bus

 

[synapse05]

I live in Monterey Park but work out of Long Beach, just off the 91fwy on Paramount Blvd. I also have a hybrid Fuju with slick tires. Sorry, but I plan to keep both bikes regardless of outcome. Bus rides home help with getting my rest while I nap. I start work at 5am so I leave my house at 3:30am. Pretty lonely on the road so it's perfect.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Geezo thats an early start! Must be in bed by 7 at night

 

[synapse05]

Na, I'm in bed by 9pm. I have four
kids so it's impossible for an early bedtime. I nap at work during my lunch break and I don't have a physical job which helps restore my energy.

 

[BlackPanther]

5,000 miles cycled and 175lbs is my goal.

Keep on keeping on.

You have a major advantage over us poor souls in that you're pretty much guaranteed to have good cycling weather year round. One word of warning though. Cycling regularly is no guarantee for achieving your ideal weight. I've been doing 5,000+ miles per year for the last 4 years, and I'm still (a bit) overweight! I've got legs like tree trunks, but still carry a bit extra around the middle. Of course, that's down to my diet, which as of 2 weeks ago I've changed. No more chocolate, I've slashed my bread intake, and cut out the fizzy drinks. Hopefully, I'll be down to my target of 12 stone by March.

Of course, regular cycling has made me fit for my age (41) and probably a darn site fitter than most 25 year olds, but after all the recent articles on added sugar I've drawn a line in the sand and I'm taking a stand!

 

[David Parry]

I've slashed my bread intake, and cut out the fizzy drink!

Right on, Black, say no to fast carbs...

 

[synapse05]

Good for you blackpanther! Way to make a stand. I'll take your words under advise. I'm also ready to draw that line with all the good fatty foods.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Keep on keeping on.

You have a major advantage over us poor souls in that you're pretty much guaranteed to have good cycling weather year round. One word of warning though. Cycling regularly is no guarantee for achieving your ideal weight. I've been doing 5,000+ miles per year for the last 4 years, and I'm still (a bit) overweight! I've got legs like tree trunks, but still carry a bit extra around the middle. Of course, that's down to my diet, which as of 2 weeks ago I've changed. No more chocolate, I've slashed my bread intake, and cut out the fizzy drinks. Hopefully, I'll be down to my target of 12 stone by March.

Of course, regular cycling has made me fit for my age (41) and probably a darn site fitter than most 25 year olds, but after all the recent articles on added sugar I've drawn a line in the sand and I'm taking a stand!

we must be similar, although I can defo feel the difference in my clothes, my weight is the same nearly 15 stone are there abouts. Climbing hills is the issue but can get the power down on the flats.

 

[synapse05]

Right on, Black, say no to fast carbs...

Welcome to CycleChat David!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[David Parry]

Thanks Synapse . . a great bunch!

 

[synapse05]

I'm under the weather today. Fighting the flu since yesterday; I feel HORRIBLE! Anyhow, drove in today. Did'nt have energy for the cycling commute. I'll have to make up the miles to stay on pace.

 

[Herbie]

I figured New Years is the perfect time to get excited about me cycling to work and all the great benefits that come with it. I commute 17 each way to work. Most days, I'll ride the bus back home because it's a bit of a grind being 40years old and weighing in at 208lbs on January 1, 2014. Of course, my ultimate goal is to completely cycle round trip each day. Anyhow, each Friday I'll weigh myself in and post results along with current miles cycled with my commute. I figure this is a GREAT way to keep track, stay focus, get support and build momentum. 5,000 miles cycled and 175lbs is my goal. As of now, I'm at 119 miles in. Please wish me luck and support me. Feel free to chime in on your results if you are doing the same. God speed to all of us!!!!!

I wish you all the best....quite a challenge and should inspire us all

 

[synapse05]

Thanks Herbie! still sick from flu. Again, I drove in. Tomorrow I must cycle in; very easy to loose momentum when you take a few days off. Can't wait to get cycling to work again. For those of you trying to set similar goals, remember to respect your body and put overall health before anything. Rest your body if you're sick. No need for heroics.

 

[synapse05]

Cycled in this morning after a 2 day break because of the flu. It felt GREAT to be back on the sadle. Hoping to cycle back home to get all the great views in the Los Angeles river bed.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

we must be similar, although I can defo feel the difference in my clothes, my weight is the same nearly 15 stone are there abouts. Climbing hills is the issue but can get the power down on the flats.

You need to up the mileage to 15,000, the extra cycling won't lose the weight, the extra time spent in the saddle and the increase in sleeping means you have no time to eat