Cycle to work scheme saved my life
Two years ago today I rode part of my commute for the first time. It was only 1.2 miles of my 10 mile commute and it was tough, really tough! As you will know, I now cycle the full distance and back again, every day.
I've put a video together to tell my story.
Thanks to Mark Tearle (@_BLIXA_) for helping with the filming.
I've put a video together to tell my story.
Thanks to Mark Tearle (@_BLIXA_) for helping with the filming.
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Nice video....
ReplyDeleteWell done dude :-)
Incredible journey. Great video Toby.
ReplyDeleteGreat story and a good video to tell the story...well done Toby. I am sure that you are an inspiration for lots of overweight people.....
ReplyDelete-Trevor
Great video Toby.
ReplyDeleteLike the way its filmed and edited to tell your story!
Very professional!
Well done Toby and what a great video!
ReplyDeleteBased on the motivation your story gave me, i too am at my 1 year aniversary . . and I have lost over 3 stone, completed a couple of 100K rides, regually do 50 mile runs, and do 20 miles most days on my commute.
Thank you sir, for the ongoing inspiration . .
Plans for this year, my first century ride and coast to coast in July!
Regards
Darren
This is awesome, Toby.
ReplyDeleteAwesome video (and of course story)!
ReplyDeleteNice commute you have too. Oh, and the orange bike is still lovely.
Matt & I are going to come annoy you soon.
Good stuff dude! Looks like you've got a very nice ride to work to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteInspirational stuff Toby. Well done
ReplyDeleteWell done keep it going
ReplyDeleteWhat's next lejog
Congratulations on your remarkable achievement. What an incredible journey for body and mind. Chapeau.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments guys.
ReplyDeleteI never expected I'd ever inspire others to follow in my footsteps. To inspire just one person to change their life for the better humbles me.
My story seems to have touched many. I'm glad it has but wasn't expecting it.
If I can offer help or advice for people in the same situation I was, just ask.
It's onwards and upwards for me now. I'm pushing myself to find out what I'm capable of. I didn't expect I could do 10% of what I've achieved. If you don't push yourself, you'll never know.
exciting, gratifying, painful. Your words from your vid diary. Brilliant descovery for you - the bike, keep the wheels turning, those 3 words are true. Winston
ReplyDeleteP.S. Hey, have a look at audax.uk for a next challenge maybe?
WOW! Toby, what an amazing, inspiring accomplishment! Congrats to you! I've got 20 more pounds to lose (for a total of 80 lbs lost) and just started biking one month ago. Your video motivated me to start pushing harder on my daily rides. Thanks very much for sharing this video.
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoyed that, nice work that man!
ReplyDeleteLive here in the States and wish I could ride to work like you. We don't have any such program, and motorists are likely to have road rage at cyclists. Once I had a truck of teens honk and scream and swerve at me when I rode a few miles up the road. It's dangerous here and the roads are extremely crowded. I truly wish that the govt would do more and that motorists would be a bit more understanding. Maybe one day it'll happen, but until then I'll just keep on wishing. Congrats on your weight-loss, you look marvelous!!!
ReplyDeleteJust watched your story for the first time. Well done fella. Great that you have kept it up. You're gonna' smash your 6000 mile target for 2013. Pedal on and enjoy your rides.
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