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General Discussion / Gastric Bypass and EPIC bike rides.

« on: February 15, 2014, 11:35:50 pm »

After many attempts in losing weight, only to be disappointed over and over again. I am considering having gastric bypass surgery.

With that said, I was wondering if anybody has had the surgery and gone on to participate in any EPIC tours. If so, how do you control calorie and water intake?

I have many questions on this and I haven't been able to find anything on this specific topic. Any help is appreciated.

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General Discussion / 3 years to retirement.

« on: May 01, 2013, 08:55:54 am »

I am set to retire at the ripe old age of 57 in a couple of years. One of my bucket list items is to tour cross country until my body gives out. Hopefully in many many years. I am quite a bit overweight and out of shape. So there is lots of work ahead.

Last year I purchased a Trek 7300 and have been riding it approximately 500 miles each of the last two years. This year I plan on stepping it up to many more, with a couple of >50 mile day rides planned.

Here is my dilemma... I like the 7300, however, I am concerned that taking on a grand tour in a few years, I may not have the right bike for the trip. I live in North Central Illinois and travel the I&M Canal Tow Path and the areas country roads weekly. When I ride the country roads, there are very few hills and I found that with the few hills I encounter, my front end is real "mushy".

I really don't want to buy a new bike, although the thought of having a good touring bike sounds like a great idea. Can the front end be changed out to a solid fork instead of the original ones with the shocks?

It's been 30 years since I was serious about riding and it feels great to be on two wheels again. I am ready for the adventures, even if my wife isn't. 

Any advice is always appreciated.

Bill B.