This past weekend I watched a cycling documentary, The Ride. In March 2009, Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, rode his bike on a 40 day 3,500 mile journey across America. Phil raised $500,000…
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An Interview with Chuck Gough, Bariatric Endurance Athelete and Friend
I have observed quite amazing transformations in people after their weight loss surgery. Some of the most intriguing stories are of patients who left their sedentary lives behind on the operating table and are now embracing…
Pedal to the Point 2011: Thanks for riding for us!
My cycling glasses were being pummeled by cold rain drops as I pushed forward through a downpour on the final miles of the 2011 Bike MS Pedal to the Point. Only a few hours earlier,…
Can a bicycle ride change a life?
Can a bicycle ride change a life? It can in many ways. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Pedal to the Point on August 13-14 raises funds to change the lives of those suffering from this…
Happy third surgiversary to me!
Today marks the third anniversary of my Lapband weight loss surgery. I somehow feel the need to acknowledge the event and say something profound about weight loss. After giving some thought to the occasion, I…
Crossing mountains to challenge and transform myself
Early tomorrow morning I embark on the journey of my life. In my March 29, 2011 post, Crossing Mountains Chasing Rivers, I spoke about my summer bicycle tour. Well, it is here. I often speak…
Real Life Weight Loss Surgery Transformers
You probably remember the Hasbro Transformer toys from the 80s. If you don’t, they were robots from an alien world who were able to transform into cars, animals and other cool things. It was quite…
Bike New York Five Boro Bike Tour
As I briefly mentioned in another post, I cycled in the Bike NY 5 Boro Tour. This is a one of a kind event where for one Sunday morning bicyclists get to ride a 42-45…