Riding my bike

As a volunteer clown, participating in functions to help children, I often ride one of those silly little bikes where my knees are above the handle bars. As a chubby clown I had problems riding them. As a slim downed clown the small bikes are much easier although I prefer my carbon frame, Kestrel Road Bike now. Now that I am almost to my goal I plan to spend the next ten years riding my bike in events across the USA. The plan is to ride in five events each year which will give me whole USA after ten years. There are many bike rides sponsored annually by worthy charitable organizations. Riding my bike will allow me to help others while helping myself maintain my newfound slimness. I wanted to commit to this on the state forums as a reminder to myself that the surgery is only the first step; a life-style change is imperative if I want to maintain. I intend to do that on my bike. Kim

First off, I want to say congratulations on riding your bike with a lot more ease for the children! I am certain it means a great deal to them. Secondly, I am in awe at your determination to maintain your success! Bravo to you Kim, my hats are off to you! Mike and I are avid bike fans and plan on purchasing a couple of bicycles here before the year is out. We both exercise 4-5 days a week at the "Y" and I long for the day we can have our bicycles to take out and ride in the open. There are so many wonderful places in our state of Kentucky alone that would be a fantastic path for a bike ride. The surgery *is* only the first step in the progress of our journey and sometimes it's difficult to remember. (for me) But, I continue onward, keeping my food journals, exercising, and relishing each pound loss as a victory toward the new me. I have always wanted to be the outdoorsy type and with this new tool, I see me becoming just that. Congratulations to your commitment and your realization that life-style change is not only necessary, but imperative. I think you're pretty cool Kim! Good luck and Godspeed-- Dee

What a wonderful way to give joy to others and at the same time have a blast. Good luck with your tour of America. And let me know when you get close to Morehead, Ky Donna