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Rider:

TXBandman member offline

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Location:

Fort Worth, Texas

Club Affiliations:

2007 - 2500 Bike Race
FWBA - Fort Worth Bicycling Association

Member Since:

December 2006

5 Year Distance Chart

2024 Miles Traveled:

689

2024 Rank:

# 692 of 928 riders
(includes indoor rides)

Lifetime Odometer:

13,584 miles

History:

I started riding again in August of 2006. I have always battled weight problems, running never seemed to work for me and now that I am in my 30's it just seemed like the right time to get serious about this. I have always enjoyed riding bikes, so it seemed like a long overdue decision.

2006 and most of 2007 went very well for me. 2008 was bad...several life changing events took place. 2009 offers new hope that I can get back to the person I want to be.

OK...fast forward a few years. 2009, 10, 11, 12...I pretty much muddled through things. I think I was a great dad and put in a lot of time at work. Went through several different relationships...but none stuck. I also could not stick to any sort of fitness plan.

A plan is in place. I feel ultra motivated. It's time to ride!

Bicycles

	2013 Fuji Gran Fondo 2.1 Road bike
	2024 Odometer: 10.1 miles Lifetime Odometer: 2,489.1 miles Tires: 700 x 25C Continental Gatorskin, front, 2,439 miles 700 x 25C Continental Gatorskin, rear, 2,439 miles

	2013 Mongoose Detour Full Susp XC Mountain bike
	Description: Bike to ride a few trails and to ride with my kids. Lifetime Odometer: 170.8 miles

	2008 Dawes Lighting 2300 Road bike
	Lifetime Odometer: 3,322.0 miles Tires: 700 x 23C Forte Strada-K, front, 1,196 miles 700 x 23C Forte Pro, rear, 1,943 miles

	other Road bike
	Description: This is really just an indoor trianer 2024 Odometer: 679.1 miles Lifetime Odometer: 5,949.1 miles

	2008 Mongoose Domain Full Susp XC Mountain bike
	Lifetime Odometer: 68.8 miles

	2006 Dawes Lighting Sport Road bike
	Description: First real road bike. This bike is no more. The insurance adjuster took it away today (10/16/07). A sad moment. The bike that got me motivated to ride again is gone. Lifetime Odometer: 1,393.2 miles

No planned events for 2024

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