Instead Of Surgery, Man Pedals Off The Pounds




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Summary: Ernest Gagnon, who once weighed 570 pounds, chose an unusual way to lose weight. Instead of surgery, he decided to take up cyclocross, a high-adrenaline racing sport that combines road bikes and obstacles. He gained the support of the cyclocross community and lost more than 200 pounds. Now he's even racing.