Going on a year sober, and I wouldn't trade these crack of dawn sunrise rides for anything.9mo ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
My dad passed yesterday, but he was with me this morning. We sat quietly and watched the sunrise and didn't say a word to each other, one of the best moments we've had in a long time.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
M/35/5'11 [276-175 = 101 lbs] 18 months, for my 35th birthday I lost 100 pounds, for my 36th birthday I hope to add 5-10 pounds of muscle back to look a little beefier.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/progresspics
Lost 10 more in April and trimmed body fat by another 3% in this month's edition of my beers for bikes trade in program.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Started gravel biking, traded beer for the occasional bourbon, started eating like I wanted to live beyond 50. 40 pounds gone.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Open Range. From 300+ pounds in 2019 to my first top 50 in a bike race in 2023. Nice view coming down the home stretch yesterday.1yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
12 months ago I was 270 pounds, in 38 days I'll ride my first gravel race, or bike race of any kind for that matter and clock in somewhere around 190ish. I've been riding 80~100 miles a week since June.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Lost 50 lbs then I rode my first 50 miler. Gravel, sidewalk, road, whatever I could find.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
M/34/5'11 [276 > 190 = 86 lbs] (24m) Easter 2019 - Easter 2021. Traded craft beers for bourbon and bicycles, and a lot of other dietary changes. Whole unprocessed food mainly.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/progresspics
My buddies and I when our wives ask where all our money goes. 🤷♂️2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Mid race smiling through the top of a 12% grade because I'm kinda twisted like that...2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
M/34/5'11[257>189 = 68 lbs] (13 months) The day I left the hospital with my son, I knew I needed to make a change.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/progresspics
Sunsets get all the hype but I'm definitely more of a sunrise kinda guy.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Early to bed. Early to shred. Put in the first 100k on the Checkpoint yesterday. Gravel, road, sidewalk, whatever... bike does it all quickly and comfortably.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
2 months on the Crux Expert, she has her quirks but this is still the only bike I've owned as an adult that puts a smile on my face every time I ride it like I'm a kid again.1yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Did some work on the pain cave tonight. Any cool wall art recommendations?2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/Zwift
I've lost 40 pounds since April 2019 but hit a plateau with another 30 pounds to go, so this is my last beer for 30 days or longer if I'm feeling good and keep the momentum going. 2017 Pirate Bomb.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/CraftBeer
Headed to Broken Bow, OK for the long weekend, anyone got a good 40-50 mile route? Going with the inlaws so can't be in the bike ALL day... I guess.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
First competition bell... isn't it funny the things we get excited about buying as adults?2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/kettlebell
Pearl Izumi may not be trendy, but for Spring and Summer their Attack line ticks all the boxes for me.1yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/CyclingFashion
Sometimes during winter in North Texas we get a sprinkle of sunny and 750 days.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/Kayaking
Given the current pandemic spike in Texas, these are my new friends. We hang out every other day before work.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Happy Halloween. This year I'm going as a slightly overweight amateur gravel racer that spends way too much time, money, and energy on a single hobby. Oh wait...1yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Breaking in the new bike with personal best for distance at just over 30 miles this morning.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
3500 miles of dirt dust and fun! But I pulled the trigger on a Checkpoint SL6 while they still have my size in stock so here's an appreciation photo of the worthy steed that's headed out the door. Hopefully someone else can enjoy it as much as I did.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Headed downwind a few miles in a 25mph gust and paddling home was a beast, my buddy celebrates victory.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/Kayaking
Current Rig, want to start upgrading, where to start? Details in comments.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
The downside to gravel biking... rainy season. I'm sure I will regret this post come the dead of summer.3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Old PB thirty miles, New PB thirty...one. I'll take it however I can get it.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
90 degrees and about 80% humidity what better time to set an average speed personal best at 16.1 mph over mixed surface for 20 miles.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Nevermind my entire kit is drenched, thanks for the humidity Texas.2yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
New wheel day. Pub 931 carbon with dtswiss 350 hubs... that freehub is darn near silent!3yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Two snakes and two tarantulas on the same ride... nope, nope, double nope.4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
Got run off private property today. Told the old hag that the COUNTY road belonged to the county...4yr ⋅ BeerdedTexan ⋅ r/gravelcycling
