From 39 stone, To Blackpool, My Ride Report

gb155
gb155 Posts: 2,048
edited July 2009 in Commuting chat
Its a long one so wont copy and paste here

http://gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/2009/07 ... kpool.html

Thank you EVERYONE
On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Congratulations Gaz, sterling work.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Congratulations Gaz, sterling work.

    Thanks Mate

    EDIT: Just seen the donation too, THANK YOU !
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • ince
    ince Posts: 289
    Well done.
  • fraserq
    fraserq Posts: 14
    great story - well done. Keep up the weight loss and thr riding!
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    Gaz, well done !!!

    It wasn't an easy ride by any means, and a vicious headwind from Preston all the way to the finish was a real energy sapper, so good on you for getting to the finish line
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Well done Gaz. A fantastic achievement :D
  • EssexSuffolk
    EssexSuffolk Posts: 112
    Well done Gaz, great achievement.

    Jon
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Thanks everyone, Its amazing how well I feel today, Just tired.
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • scooper
    scooper Posts: 11
    Congratulations :wink:
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Proud to know you mate. Truly epic journey, and the one to Blackpool as well.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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  • skye3737
    skye3737 Posts: 37
    Great ride Gaz :D and a brilliant story to boot.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Really great work. Great effort by you and your domestiques!

    So. What's next? :wink:
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    The comments and donations you guys have made this morning (and in the past) have touched me, Thank you so much everyone, Proud to call this place my second home (my bike being my first) I was never sure how comfortable a fat rider such as myself would be in a place like this but every and everyone of you are amazing, thank you !!!!!!!!!!
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Greg66 wrote:
    Really great work. Great effort by you and your domestiques!

    So. What's next? :wink:

    Sub 4 hours next year :D

    I have been asked to promote the Sky Ride Manchester

    Considering Manchester 100 too :)
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Well done mate - all the effort was worth it 8)
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Well done mate - all the effort was worth it 8)

    Every single second of it mate :D
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    WELL.DONE. :D

    Excellent report, sounds like you had quite an eventful ride and are turning (rightfully) into quite a local celebrity. It's truly inspiring!
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    WELL.DONE. :D

    Excellent report, sounds like you had quite an eventful ride and are turning (rightfully) into quite a local celebrity. It's truly inspiring!

    Thanks Bass, Glad you liked the report, Im ready for next years event now :)
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    There is some real ranting going on about how bad this event is run and how bad the people participating were behaving over in Road Beginners if anyone wants to chip in.

    Congrats Gaz - next year, there and back and with a road bike! :)
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  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    Well done Gaz, you're a proper ambassador for the rather strange hobby that is cycling.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    prj45 wrote:
    Well done Gaz, you're a proper ambassador for the rather strange hobby that is cycling.

    Cheers man, You never know, this cycling thingy might just catch on
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    gabriel959 wrote:
    There is some real ranting going on about how bad this event is run and how bad the people participating were behaving over in Road Beginners if anyone wants to chip in.

    Congrats Gaz - next year, there and back and with a road bike! :)

    What is this ROAD thing you talk about? Life outside of commuting ? NEVER
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    edited July 2009
    Well done! I actually had a few tears in my eyes reading the blog post :D
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    moonio wrote:
    Well done! I actually had a few tears in my eyes reading the bog post :D

    Cheers Moon, I had tears in my eyes when I saw the finish, I couldnt believe it.
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • fonty1978
    fonty1978 Posts: 101
    Very well done Gaz.

    I also did the ride yesterday and really enjoyed it, but my legs give up the ghost in the last 10 miles. I agree with a lot of the comments about dodgy manoevers seen yesterday. I heard some very disappointing comments from motorists around Manchester.
    One bloke shouted " Well done cyclists , give yourselves a big clap" :evil:
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    fonty1978 wrote:
    Very well done Gaz.

    I also did the ride yesterday and really enjoyed it, but my legs give up the ghost in the last 10 miles. I agree with a lot of the comments about dodgy manoevers seen yesterday. I heard some very disappointing comments from motorists around Manchester.
    One bloke shouted " Well done cyclists , give yourselves a big clap" :evil:

    Yeah my legs were out around the same time, must have been that headwind :twisted:

    There was a point where there was around 500 of us going though a tight twisty section and a vectra blew past, holding his horn, and flicking the bird all the way past.

    I also have to agree about the twisty, slippy down hill section at Haige Hall, It should be removed for next year, but I enjoyed it as I have some sections like it where I live but the amount of people locking wheels was scary, I saw a person overshoot the TIGHT right hander.
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    moonio wrote:
    Well done! I actually had a few tears in my eyes reading the bog post :D

    :lol: Freudian slip?
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  • Roougers
    Roougers Posts: 36
    gb155 wrote:
    fonty1978 wrote:
    There was a point where there was around 500 of us going though a tight twisty section and a vectra blew past, holding his horn, and flicking the bird all the way past.

    You almost have to feel a twinge of sympathy for someone like that, I actually get quite turned on by that sort of thing, makes me feel even better about myself in an odd way :lol:
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Roougers wrote:
    gb155 wrote:
    fonty1978 wrote:
    There was a point where there was around 500 of us going though a tight twisty section and a vectra blew past, holding his horn, and flicking the bird all the way past.

    You almost have to feel a twinge of sympathy for someone like that, I actually get quite turned on by that sort of thing, makes me feel even better about myself in an odd way :lol:

    Yeah it was clear that his smoking vectra was about to die, his wife leave him for the milk man and his viagra run out :D:D:D
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Roougers
    Roougers Posts: 36
    If I was a copper I would always be suspicious of anyone in a pre-millenium vectra/mondeo. They just seem to scream out public disorder, especially those ones with the big boots, just utterly pointless really (unless you have something to hide :shock: )

    Anyway, a very enjoyable read, and a great inspiration. Well done mate