tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post7124865991897678859..comments2024-02-16T02:33:08.126-08:00Comments on Breaking the Cycle: Spandexplanation: My Spandex (lycra, skinsuit, & kit) Theorybigemainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17312608598730889989noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-69963502689367587272020-04-30T10:29:04.057-07:002020-04-30T10:29:04.057-07:00Perfect my Ernest... nice to meet you (Virtual mod...Perfect my Ernest... nice to meet you (Virtual mode)... <br /><br />I wanna see you in live... welcome to Mexico Ing. Oslo Zambranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087892193986864916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-13834170966676811742014-08-04T13:26:43.735-07:002014-08-04T13:26:43.735-07:00"Spandex is honest." Thanks. That's ..."Spandex is honest." Thanks. That's the line I needed to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-37176782986712697242014-08-04T10:56:20.436-07:002014-08-04T10:56:20.436-07:00Thanks Ernest! I needed to read those words!Thanks Ernest! I needed to read those words!beyondclydesdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809077827789032585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-44380020117700996392014-07-17T10:24:53.418-07:002014-07-17T10:24:53.418-07:00very cool and insightful! keep the blogging going!...very cool and insightful! keep the blogging going!haffatreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708731499832477635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-47690221695617095192014-06-12T15:37:20.123-07:002014-06-12T15:37:20.123-07:00Wow! Your spandexepanation simply blew me away. I ...Wow! Your spandexepanation simply blew me away. I feel fortunate for having the opportunity to read it. Thank you for sharing it.<br /><br /> I am a 38 year old man who is new to the world of cycling. I too had reservations about wearing traditional cycling shorts. That is until I read your blog. I will be purchasing some lycra asap! Thank you for inspiring others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14280218498724268553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-77300973376744003982014-05-24T15:10:16.637-07:002014-05-24T15:10:16.637-07:00kick ass man im a 400 lb fat guy and I'm ridin...kick ass man im a 400 lb fat guy and I'm riding the Tour Divide this year and we should ride it together. My mane is Elijah if you dare join me. Im 37 and have everything ready to go as far as bikepacking stuff goesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422069104638965619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-1434234285396712442014-05-23T11:16:43.958-07:002014-05-23T11:16:43.958-07:00I did the exact same thing. Almost shot myself. No...I did the exact same thing. Almost shot myself. Now I know everyone, wear my kit to the bars, the chicks, the fun, and fourth in the world on Nationalbikechallenge.org.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764696369516277422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-59233108444286001392014-05-23T10:58:54.428-07:002014-05-23T10:58:54.428-07:00When I first started reading about you, I found yo...When I first started reading about you, I found your story fascinating, but more importantly, I began examining my own thoughts and prejudices about obese people exercising. All the times I had an inner monologue that tended toward snide or derogatory thoughts was me being part of the problem. You have made an impact on me and made me see how embarking on a journey like yours should be celebrated. I now smile and think "Awesome!" to myself whenever I see someone obese, out of shape, or unfit out exercising. I applaud your courage and I hope that my change of heart will help make the level of courage necessary to get started on something like this a little lower. I applaud you and thank you.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512939341818423570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-83136272119151268152014-05-23T09:44:26.462-07:002014-05-23T09:44:26.462-07:00Good for yah.Good for yah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743699645352087041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-63831824730002311352014-05-23T08:35:47.733-07:002014-05-23T08:35:47.733-07:00I had a hard time with the idea of spandex but you...I had a hard time with the idea of spandex but your right its liberating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-37917285801650942212014-05-14T19:58:47.598-07:002014-05-14T19:58:47.598-07:00Ernie!Ernie!Chuck Hutchesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054704262318135739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-72731847657025194512014-04-04T06:16:32.520-07:002014-04-04T06:16:32.520-07:00Ernest, you are an inspiration to all of us out he...Ernest, you are an inspiration to all of us out here. I am a big guy too and have taken to cycling to help me physically and emotionally. I also wear spandex regardless of what anyone else thinks. Keep up the awesome work and don't ever let anyone stop you. <br /><br />Cheers! <br />Kevin in Northern Ontario :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105376020159128996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-32971149430926014832014-01-17T05:27:14.904-08:002014-01-17T05:27:14.904-08:00Earnest,
I admire you. As someone who has been mor...Earnest,<br />I admire you. As someone who has been morbidly obese my entire life, I never let go of the monumental insecurities keeping me from experiencing the freedom you're so eloquently expressing in this post. Even after weight loss, even with the functionality/benefit of wearing the spandex, I can't honestly say I could muster the bravery needed to overcome my powerful insecurities. If I ever do, I have a feeling it would open a flood gate of emotion and be one of the most liberating things I've ever experienced. Thank you for doing what you do. I admire you.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-17901638471581293542013-08-20T06:24:12.236-07:002013-08-20T06:24:12.236-07:00Awesome brother! keep it up!Awesome brother! keep it up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11547121756176193780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-80362753760411040302013-06-24T07:05:55.694-07:002013-06-24T07:05:55.694-07:00Good Job Ernest!
I am also a big man working on...Good Job Ernest! <br /><br />I am also a big man working on getting smaller. But my difference is that 20 years ago, I actually raced. A bit nervous about Spandex again.... but working toward it.<br /><br />Just continue on that great path, my brother!<br />Derick Sturkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573368468018501895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-47083117380383033142012-11-05T11:16:58.238-08:002012-11-05T11:16:58.238-08:00In Italy we call it "salopette"!!! Go Er...In Italy we call it "salopette"!!! Go Ernest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922255478496682587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-8309832224095067222012-11-05T07:20:48.473-08:002012-11-05T07:20:48.473-08:00Great read Ernest! You are a true inspiration to e...Great read Ernest! You are a true inspiration to every cyclist, from recreational to racer. Todd Latochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642385641566005361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-10223542989232257252012-10-17T20:02:53.337-07:002012-10-17T20:02:53.337-07:00Great article about wearing spandex even when &quo...Great article about wearing spandex even when "it should be illegal for people like me to wear spandex"! That has always been my mantra...if I stayed home instead of wearing lycra and bicycling, or wearing a swimming suit and going swimming I just wouldn't be me. I say the above line about it being illegal...and then I laugh and go ahead and do what I want. I love bicycling...and I'm good at it...but I am not skinny! I've ridden thousands of miles and it always makes me feel proud of being me! Confident, competent, and empowered! Gotta love lycra!<br />carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370120507424709860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-10437675376119606022012-10-17T17:31:32.574-07:002012-10-17T17:31:32.574-07:00Dude you are the MAN! You are an insparation and a...Dude you are the MAN! You are an insparation and a testament to what we as humans are capable of physicaly, mentally and emotionally. Ride hard and never give up my friend. I will be folling your success and sharing your storyThe Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785314229571188861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-49697205159914515592012-10-17T16:15:15.924-07:002012-10-17T16:15:15.924-07:00Haha! Hi Ernie. My husbands co-workers call them h...Haha! Hi Ernie. My husbands co-workers call them his "biking panties" when he rides to work. Well he has the last laugh because he is more physically fit than all of them. Keep up the good work. I hope you put biking panties on your list. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359201644106677650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-7506101599106641852012-10-17T10:53:00.001-07:002012-10-17T10:53:00.001-07:00Rock the Spandex! When we worry about what others...Rock the Spandex! When we worry about what others think, we have given them control over us, and that's not good.<br /><br />I coach kids and I always tell the moms in meeting number one to buy the best shorts they can afford. One saddle sore can convince a young person to quit.<br /><br />Lovin' your journey and determination. My first 'cross race of the season is tonight. I won't take first, but I win just because I entered :)<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br /><br />Kevin<br />ChristianCyling.comKevin3NFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693334985554374865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-21798220709981390092012-10-17T10:43:12.417-07:002012-10-17T10:43:12.417-07:00Ernest you are braver than me. To shy to wear span...Ernest you are braver than me. To shy to wear spandex :-( But I am cycling to work as often as possible, at least until the snow shows up.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309600403555423893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-15775785480294649082012-10-17T10:14:53.079-07:002012-10-17T10:14:53.079-07:00Ernest! Ernie!
Seeing what you wrote, after the w...Ernest! Ernie!<br /><br />Seeing what you wrote, after the whole post, makes me grin. I am so impressed by you.<br /><br />Rock that spandex!<br /><br />You are such an encouragement and a wonderful man. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I'm rooting with lots of fist pumps!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630939723742889502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-16147456785789533692012-10-17T10:13:12.490-07:002012-10-17T10:13:12.490-07:00Ric! I don't know if you remember me. I almost...Ric! I don't know if you remember me. I almost went to Ripon in 2009 as a student and would have been on your cycling team. I still bike _everywhere_ and don't have a license. I'm living in Alaska.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630939723742889502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704570052396133148.post-76355160078276947812012-10-12T08:24:59.897-07:002012-10-12T08:24:59.897-07:00Congratulations Ernest!!!
I so admire your spirit ...Congratulations Ernest!!!<br />I so admire your spirit and determination. keep up the good work!<br />Sport specific apparel has its place, and you proved that. Keep wearing Lycra with pride and don't let any notion creep into your conscience to do otherwise.<br />I've discovered over the last fifty years, that people feel the same about Social Nudism. But it is exactly as you stated, a freedom from shame that society puts upon all those that don't conform. God created nudity, Man created Shame! Keep up the great work! You are an inspiration to all.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137468480465085032noreply@blogger.com