Thinking of going to the Dark side.

Sultan Ali · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:30 pm

Just cut down on those t bone and porterhouse steaks and eat more veggies and hang out more with Darryl on those 70+ miles rides and you be in great shape soon.

Just stay on dirt.

Kimba · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:51 pm

I am always amused at how controversial the road vs mtb debate can be, and the positions taken.

Luna, if you have ridden a road bike and like it and want more, you don't need us to say it's OK. The question is: do you like riding on the road? If yes, then do what you want. You will ride more since you have another option, esp. when the trails are wet. If you're not sure, borrow one and find out. If not, then why even consider it.

I actually think this debate actually centers more on the clothing surrounding roadies. I let my wife worry about clothes, for real.

jonathan_sykes81 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:41 pm

bjammin wrote:

I have also noticed a huge improvement in my mtb skills because now that my endurance base has increased, I have more power to handle the technical stuff.

If for nothing else, this should be a major motivating factor for MTB'ers to build up their endurance. You know those times on a climb when you have been pushing pretty hard and then there's a really tough technical section and you just don't have the juice to power through it. Well, getting in better shape will definitely help you with that.

EMFC · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:46 pm

jonathan_sykes81 wrote:

bjammin wrote:

I have also noticed a huge improvement in my mtb skills because now that my endurance base has increased, I have more power to handle the technical stuff.

If for nothing else, this should be a major motivating factor for MTB'ers to build up their endurance. You know those times on a climb when you have been pushing pretty hard and then there's a really tough technical section and you just don't have the juice to power through it. Well, getting in better shape will definitely help you with that.

My endurance increased so much once I got the road bike and haven't looked back. I couldn't imagine not having one at this point.

SCARFACE · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:49 pm

I can offer my 2 cents here..... just what ever you do make it fun! That is the key. If you enjoy your type of exercise wieght loss will go to the back of your brain and IT WILL COME OFF! You just gotta hang on for the ride man. Just dont give up totally on the MTNBIke bro cause You already know that shits tooo fun!

SCARFACE · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:52 pm

CROSSFIT . COM .... just another idea

jonathan_sykes81 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:54 pm

On a much, much more serious note. How many of you want to live longer? How many of you have kids that you want to be and continue to be a positive influence on their lives? Going out and riding a road bike isn't the secret. It's living a healthy lifestyle. What's more important: Having In-N-Out today or seeing your grandchildren grow up? Think about it.

EMFC · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:57 pm

jonathan_sykes81 wrote:

On a much, much more serious note. How many of you want to live longer? How many of you have kids that you want to be and continue to be a positive influence on their lives? Going out and riding a road bike isn't the secret. It's living a healthy lifestyle. What's more important: Having In-N-Out today or seeing your grandchildren grow up? Think about it.

I love In-N-Out

24v · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:58 pm

jonathan_sykes81 wrote:

What's more important: Having In-N-Out today or seeing your grandchildren grow up?

I was with you until you had to go and mention In-N-Out. Sorry kids, gramps is checkin out early, cause my double double is waiting. :bang:

deno · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:14 pm

In-N-Out is the reason I have a road bike!

It's like the perfect reward system. More Riding = More Beers. win win.

Los · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:55 pm

24v wrote:

jonathan_sykes81 wrote:

What's more important: Having In-N-Out today or seeing your grandchildren grow up?

I was with you until you had to go and mention In-N-Out. Sorry kids, gramps is checkin out early, cause my double double is waiting. :bang:

rofl. dude thats what I was thinking!

Bryan_ECSD · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:33 pm

deno wrote:

In-N-Out is the reason I have a road bike!

It's like the perfect reward system. More Riding = More Beers. win win.

+1

wirk242 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:12 pm

SCARFACE wrote:

I can offer my 2 cents here..... just what ever you do make it fun! That is the key. If you enjoy your type of exercise wieght loss will go to the back of your brain and IT WILL COME OFF!

jonathan_sykes81 wrote:

Going out and riding a road bike isn't the secret. It's living a healthy lifestyle.

I can not agree more with both of you guys. I have lost about 50-60lbs total from my heaviest. I seriously had size 40 pants. I have had alot of people come ask me "what is your secret" and I tell them there is no secret... Just find something you like to do that is active and do it and don't eat crap.

kevmortensen · **Posted:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:22 am

mikuteit wrote:

kevmortensen wrote:

I am at 30 lbs lost in 12 weeks

Dang Kev, do those neon blue shorts even fit anymore? Well done!

as a matter of fact, they don't! had to go buy new shorts.

OffRoadie · **Posted:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:41 am

ocd wrote:

Think road riding may be boring? Go climb Palomar, then descend Palomar, rip down through Harbison Canyon, find a day with nothing to do and take 20 bucks a frame pump and a couple of tubes and head east with the intent to not be back until dark.

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