notsohotwheels
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Hospital October 11
whilst still in hospital undergoing rehab for my spinal cord injury (T11)
September 2015
Comparason
Each years progress pics
I have an injury this year so hadn't trained for two weeks. Two weeks of drinking has meant my previous years picture looks better IMO.
My training
This year is my first season as a handcyclist. I train 6-9 times a week and have two bronze medals from the British Cycling National Para Cycling Champs. I'm pleased with my first season and hope I can take it further. I also work, fitting training around work.
catsandy
Hell yes Handcyclying! My dad is a quad from an injury when he was 19. He picked up the sport to ride bikes with me and my bro. Way to go OP
SgtMichaelCross
Congrats man!
AtHomeWithTrolls
So many cute OPs recently 0_o
DoAllTheInternsGetGlocks
lol, "Quickie"
knowyourcompany
'Mirin hard, bro
Princesslaxmi
Cmon Op!! Youre SO hot on wheels ☺️
NemoNihil
As someone from Croatia, why pick this country?
notsohotwheels
To cycle to Outlook festival. Then it was to get to the lakes. After my accident it was to complete it and now for it's beauty and people :)
Ilovedowlsandcatsbeforeallofyouguyspickeduponthis
Thanks for pointing out Mont Ventoux in #4. And great job OP.
notsohotwheels
Cycled up it last summer from Bedoin - after Cycling Belgium to Croatia to finish the trip where I broke my back. London - Paris 23h this yr
Orran
You say you fell in Belgium, is it possible I've seen you pass me by in said country? I work in Geraardsbergen, the town home to 'the wall'.
notsohotwheels
We cycled Ypres - Brussles the first time and then Liege - Neufchataux (crash site) the second time, so maybe passed north? I will be back!
RustedSea
I was gonna be lazy tonight and not doing my training, but after seeing this post, I have no excuse. Thank you OP!
cyclegaz
Damn! Sorry to hear you suffered such a horrific injury. Pleased to see it hasn't stopped you from getting on a bike and climbing mountains!
missmimi
I'd ride you from London to Paris
srsfaceI8C
TIL wheelchair workouts must be great for your abs. Look at those things. Those are glorious and I'm a straight man.
FridaMercury
Awesome, you put me to shame!
BigEatsBen
Great username
slimvictor
Holy cow - you are really in shape, OP! Amazing development of your abs and biceps especially. Respect.
woodsandhillsplc
Great work bro
Yosser
Saw a guy cycle the Fred Whitton on one of these, was incredible, I nearly died using my legs.
notsohotwheels
Oh I would love to do that. I want to do Coast 2 Coast in a day next summer, going over Hard Knott pass. Huge respect for completing it!
Yosser
Scary descent coming off it, keep an anchor handy. Good luck next season.
RadioResistance3
Okay, this might sound ridiculous but I'm genuinely curious. If you lost the ability to use your legs would it not be less of a burden(1/2)
guiltof
My buddy has been trying to get his legs cut off for years. His doctors won't do it.
RadioResistance3
to have them removed? I feel like you could move yourself around more effectively with your arms and everything.
RandyMagnum
you really like the plaid PJ pants.
jeffreybaratheon
I'm assuming those are easier to put on than jeans.
notsohotwheels
Less than 30 seconds to dress. It is always summer and jeans are too hot to sunbathe in. Legs burn too fast in shorts. PJs are the answer :)
waiwainoodles
what happened in the accident?
notsohotwheels
/a/cO9hh
notsohotwheels
Fell off a bicycle trying to cycle from London to Croatia.
snobo
Solo accident?
notsohotwheels
Yep. Over the handlebars. Less than 20 mph. Landed awkwardly. Spine pushed down from neck, broke at bottom. Small bruise on shoulder
notsohotwheels
Two collapsed lungs, no other broken bones. Shit happens. Such is life. Don't let it deter you from cycling :) Freak accident.
maythird
I'm from Croatia! Sadly, don't remember any news about your journey. Usually, it's an event when someone comes to visit us.
notsohotwheels
Very friendly people. Very pretty country. Will go back next summer for the Pula half Iron Man.
maythird
Thank you, and I forgot to add I admire your persistance :) good luck!
pyfagorass
10/10 would bang.
keggers1
Agreed.
Cosmogonic
man you go with symmetric controls? isnt that a bitch on hills? now that's a pretty bike. tested a steel framed one, made me feel small. rpz
notsohotwheels
You steer with the cranks so would swerve every peddle if it wasn't. It's better for your shoulders too (gym ones are worse for you).
younglunatic
I don't want to be that guy but chest bro, you gotta hit it more. But still awesome change.
notsohotwheels
Thanks and because I'm doing sport I don't need excess muscle weighing me down. It's getting bigger but the pose doesn't help. It will come.
younglunatic
Are you aiming for that high endurance lean look?
notsohotwheels
I would rather look even, but for now I need to be as light as possible with only lean useful muscle. Chest will come though as it's worked.
younglunatic
I'm a lineman in football so I got that big man mentality lol
ARSPCD
He's got that jail body.
ARSPCD
For clarification. Prisoners in american jails tend to do a ton of work making their muscles big but next to none on their legs.
jinxmap
As opposed to European jails? This seems so silly given that jails are almost always 3years or less,
Apollo10
Well when they try doing squats in jail, it never goes well for some reason
impostersquall
So normally I switch my days when working out. Do you have trouble since you can't do Leg day/Buttday/ ect?
notsohotwheels
Don't go to the gym. I cycle 6-9 times a week and 1 rest day a week. Trying to get on a British Cycling squad.
impostersquall
Woah that's a lot of cycling! Keep it up, you look great!
r42h
Do you have like a crazy diet regime? Because those are some sick gains.
notsohotwheels
Nope.Eat when I'm hungry as I need to get stronger. I don't really eat junk food or drink much alcohol any more. Just a lot of sport.
DIDJAPUTYERNAMEINTHEGOBLETUVFIRE
This is exactly why I'm not in shape, no way I can keep up exercizing for 4 years
Foreskindisabled
It's fun, find a rhythm and you'll enjoy having something to work towards every day.
Mdp2525
Aw. Don't say that! If you make it part of your lifestyle everyday it becomes normal. Not something you "have to do"
hatefist
Exactly, I love running and lifting weights now. It's one my favorite parts of the day.
mihaiborcan
but to achieve that build you have to diet, and some of us know it's much harder to break habits than to make them (which is hard enough)
Diddlestyx
I always thought that too but I've been exercising for the last 6 months now. It gets addictive once you get over the initial slump. (1/2)
Diddlestyx
Now I look forward to the next workout and get mad if I miss one. You feel amazing afterwards, almost like a high. (2/2)
CuriousGuyPMnudes
How long did it take to overcome that initial slump?
Diddlestyx
For me it was a couple weeks, or when I started seeing changes in the mirror. When you start seeing results it's a great motivation.
CuriousGuyPMnudes
Great! I wanna lose a few and it's quite hard :/ I'm just 1 week in and I don't really like to excercise.
Diddlestyx
Stick with it. Trust me, it gets easier.
SpartanOwl417
Skipped the leg day, eh.
Amisleadingliarwholies
I was looking for this
justanotherpeon
You beat me to it.
captainclutch
I expected this in the comments, but not at the top.
idrinkcheapbeer
dyingsincebirth
Damn! Take my upvote you glorious bastard. Got me to spit coffee!!
MyrtleTheTurtle
I wanted to say that... my husband just shook his head!
TedBuckley
Oh, you.
RiIey
Was looking for this in bad comments. But no... Top comment
SpartanOwl417
I did quite expect it to turn that way, too... :D
iGotFatJesus
I'm glad someone else said it so I didn't have to +1
Ratnavati
I had this exact thought +1
utahjarhead
Looked for it. Found it. Cheers!
saleenowner
Hes going the Joe Swanson route
MajorEpeen
I will take one ticket to hell please.
youaintseenme
That's harsh, dude. He literally cannot skip.
EddieFitzgerald
This deserves to be top sub-comment.
BoringPrivateQRCode
He's not skipping anywhere
OutdoorHuman
More like he quit leg day
ShatteredSecret
Fucking savage
NipplesInAJar
That was pretty brutal.
DontYouJuanSomebodyToLove
notsohotwheels
The title for my last year update was I don't even squat.. :D
whosyourdaddyandwhatdoeshedo
Beast Mode
IronBrayden
You're good take this +1 you deserve it
WallCrawlerArt
Your username is totally wrong by the way. It's very much hot wheels
SpartanOwl417
*claps* Respect, m'captain. Plenty of it.
duketor
you rock bruh
hellomynameistina
That's savage and I love you for it.
Vanrig
Sick gains bro!
Gaidenninjacat
do you do physical therapy for your legs? because even being paralyzed they look pretty thin, but thats probably your body type maybe idk
DeannaZone
You are epic, this is amazing!
BrettTurner
Real question, not to be mean, why is your chest so underformed compared to arms?
notsohotwheels
It's getting bigger than it was, but that pose doesn't help. Shoulders have made the biggest gains from cycling. Most of my torso will grow
BrettTurner
O.k. I'm unfamiliar with cycling and stuff. thank you for the enlightenment. :)