"f%$king RU-vidr" haha. I've heard that a few times myself. Good on ya Rach and top video mate. Good on you for giving it all up and creating a new life!
Well done on your 1000 days. Can’t beat outdoors for your mental health, especially cycling. If we could put exercise in a pill a lot of problems could be solved. Keep up the good work.
Im 38 been sober for like 7 yrs.found cycling about 3 years ago. I partied so much for far too long. I always say sobriety is like my new high.just seeing the world through different eyes
I've been clean for nearly 21 years now and its always great to see people finding themselves in sobriety. There's this really interesting phenomenon of discovering or re-discovering joy and feelings, its like learning to human again. Seeing this kind of thing reinforces for me that how I live my life is a valid option, I mean that in a world that seems to value substances at a pretty high level (especially in cycling where often rides are punctuated at a brewery) it sometimes seems like sober folks are living "partial lives", a limited experience. When really we are staying grounded, present, and clear through everything life throws at us. Its on people like us to make that life appealing and you've done a great job of that with your channel.
Well done mate totally with you here, I’ve not drunk for 1,376 days and don’t miss it because of all the benefits I’ve now gained. Probably helped through cycling too, I would have never thought I would cycle on average 200 miles a week and be so passionate about it. I just love being outdoors. Keep up the great content! 👍🏼🌲🚴♂️💨
Awesome man! Im only 280 days sober and it was defo the right decision for me. I think I was basically a functioning alcoholic. All the things I loved before I quit alcohol (cycling, outdoors, etc) are so much better sober. I’ve saved a fortune in money but the real bonus is how much more actual time I have now! Congrats on the 1k and here’s to many more! 💥👍
I thought i would miss it too, I would come home late, and in the beginning I just took it one day at a time, until not drinking became a habit! But now it has been 29 years sober. So good on you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Love this. I've had no problems with any substance abuse personally but have had problems with Anxiety/Depression. Being outdoors and cycling has helped me keep my demons away and best of all foster meaningful and true connections with the people closest to me. Some of who I've met through my cycling journey. ♥️
Hey Thomas, You should've said after the meal you had is "The best thing thing about not drinking is not getting an cab to get home instead I can drive my own car".. Mate that was a very inspiring video and your misses is great.! Thanks for the share buddy..
283 days for me today. As a musician (a tattoo'd one, somewhat unsurprisingly..!) and a lifelong roadie - there have been some downsides to being sober after a life of... not being... I've found so many challenges being sober which I wasn't expecting - but, ironically, being sober has allowed me to deal with these challenges and unexpected issues. Thanks for this vid. It means the world and just what I needed today, you ****ing RU-vidr.
Thomas, to see that you have taken back control of your life with the help of cycling is inspiring. We all need positive focus in life and seeing it through the lens of a sober person certainly adds a huge heap of authenticity. Thank you and wish you continued success and happiness in Portugal.
Can I honestly say after 14 months sober and doing my first Ironman last month this video completelys confirms my status on life. Thank you for sharing and keep crushing it 👊🏻
I’m lucky enough to have never had any interest in alcohol, fizzy drinks… drugs or anything. Has never appealed to me luckily. I hear a lot people saying going sober was the best thing they’ve done. Keep it up lads
Well done, you should be proud of what you’ve achieved so far. Onwards to Portugal! I struggle with 🌿, I did quit for a period of 10 months and found a lot of positive came from that time. I started again and have yet to quit.
i am starting to day with my expirience to quit alcohol out of my life....your video was very motivated for me thanks a lot...and I hope I will get there as well....greets from Switzerland 😊
Congratulations on your ongoing sobriety. There is such a stigma when it comes to talking about mental health, especially for Men. It’s great to hear you be so open and honest. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your massive personal achievement 👏 Any form of addiction can be massively harmful to you and your loved ones and we should allow our mistakes to help guide us through life but we should never let them define us as people. Keep up the great work and all the best for the future 👍
Beautifully written video. Congratulations on the milestone. I'm glad you discussed "control". I may not have drank as much as some do and it may not yet have ruined my life beyond repair, but the realisation I did not have any meaningful control over my drinking was the moment I realised I needed a hard reset. The number of people (usually blokes) I tried to speak to about it who would ask how much I was drinking and then judge whether I had a problem based on the numbers I gave them shows to me the overall lack on understanding around alcohol in our society.
Congrats on 1000 days sober 👍 Just updated my 'try dry' app and I'm 657 days sober myself. I was using alcohol to escape from having cancer and continued when i was given the all clear. Hard as hell to kick the habit but had loads of support from the wife ❤ All the best for the next 1000 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It’s never easy to openly talk about our inner demons. But we need to face them head on with courage an conviction. Hugs to you my friend and also to your lovely Rachel 🤗🇨🇦
Great video Tom and it's clear to see no-booze has been good news for you. Your video is very powerful and I think you'll help to inspire a lot of people to drink less or not at all. It's been crossing my mind a lot to quit booze as I never enjoy the side effects; it's just everything I do with my mates socially usually involves a drink. I'm sure this was the case with you too so 1000 days going from that lifestyle is nothing short of amazing.
Inspiring video Thomas. I'm 53 and have got pissed at least once a week since I was about 17, Since taking up road cycling in 2015 I've cut down a bit and managed to shift 4 stone. For the last 4 years I've been going to Mallorca each April for the 312 and always quit the drink on New Years Eve for 4 months. For the 2022 edition of the 312 I had way too many the night before and don't even remember getting to the start, stupid of me and putting myself and others in danger so I made the decision to cut back. I think after watching this video I might try to stay off it for a lot more than 4 months and see where I go from there. Thanks.
Just hit 7 months sober, heavily tatted myself and currently living in Dubai.. not an easy place to stay sober. Found some peace with cycling and I think its helping me stay sober. Awesome channel and I look forward to hitting 1000 days just like you. One day at a time though.. STAY UP
Havnt drunk in years, started feeling better for it almost immediately. I was never addicted but i new it wasnt doing me any good. I may have a drink over christmas, but that is it.
Congratulations 👏 brother! I put it down in 2019 haven't had one since then. 😎 better health all around. More money for bikes and investments. Definitely more mental peace.
Thomas as Rach says you may be f%$king RU-vidr but thanks for all the good you’re doing for our beautiful sport. Invaluable message today and really well told. Even for me, an old guy who thinks he had alcohol under control (with many notable exceptions) after being sober for 6 months I feel so much better and still enjoy a zero beer with my mates; who more and more are going sober too. The only person we’re hurting is Linda, our local publican hahaha.
Cheers mate, I always enjoy your channel but somehow this one has really touched home. I am probably the Thomas of 1000 days ago. You got me thinking about the changes I need to make. Top Man
Well done mate. Big respect. I gave up alcohol 12 years ago...not addicted, just a lifestyle and frankly I enjoyed it but since giving up and having a much more healthy lifestyle is, as you suggest, a life changing thing. I do miss a pint of Guinness though....stay safe. Mark
Only drink about once a month now and only 4% beers. Still get massive anxiety after drinking. Otherwise feel amazing. Highly recommend ditching or severely limiting booze. Its poison.
Hi Thomas, 1000 days is cracking and the first point is 100% - An army career and ex rugby player is all about the binge drinking but since Feb I haven't touched a drop of Alcohol socially nothing as changed I just feel great after a social function. I have cycled 1500km further than last year already as most weekends I am now up early. Also i noticed my mood for 3/4 days after a good night out was low, on top of all that I work in a job where mental health can be heavily impacted and Alcohol can just make it worse. I have said on my 50th I will have a red wine BUT the way I feel now I may just sack that off and yep it defiantly impacted on my wife and that is the best thing about me going out and not drinking. Great video as ever.
Great message Thomas. Nothing worse than that hangover feeling, the ultimate "Energy Vampire" ! Just a "withdrawal" from tomorrow's "Bank of happiness". Alcohol, after the initial "high", a known depressant. Who needs that this day & age ?
Congrats and thank you so much for this Thomas, you are truly an inspiration. There were so many things that resonated hard For me!! I did so much physical damage through drinking and smoking, which is how I ended up as the "Cardiac" Cyclist, but I also learned It is never too late to improve yourself!!
Congratz Thomas,that is a great achievement.I know that is not easy at all,because of alcohol abuse I lost an uncle 36 years' ago at the age of 42. Keep the good work and enjoy your life.
Congrats on your milestone! This is a true public service. Your bravery for sharing your experience and message is deeply honorable. You're a real mensch!
Your video really struck a cord. I was only speaking to someone yesterday who knew Mark Reilly (Reilly bikes). Mark was an alcoholic and sadly died in 2021. Your determination is inspiring and hope it helps a lot of other people. Also your other half is and has been amazing!
Congrats on your 1000 days, I'm a recovering addict on 4 years of sobriety myself, and returning to cycling this winter as-well (on the trainer) after being away from triathlon and sports in general for years. Be kind to yourself.
Thank you for making this video. I’m 5 years without drinking and I can relate so much to worrying the next morning after a night out. It’s not for everyone but encouraging people to try it out and removing the negativity and shame around addiction is so important. Well done and congrats on every day!
Just watched this vid and everything you said pretty much was true to me as well Heck I am only 128 days without a drink and for a long way to go but you have inspired me to push my goals further Thank you for the vids love your work
Congrats brother! Used to drink almost every day. I was fat, anxious, and irritated. Stopping that stuff was the best thing I did not only for cycling but for myself! 🎉❤
I struggled with an addiction for the biggest part of my teenage life and just like you cycling helped A LOT in that I don't fall back anymore after reaching a goal!
Funny how a lot of what you've said now resonates with me... I've been sober for just over 7 months now and my cycling has come on leaps and bounds... there's no way I'd be getting up at 5.30 to go out and do 75 miles on the bike if I was still drinking!!!! Good news on the move, would've been nice to have a social ride seeing as you only live down the road ;)
Well done Tomas...Drink-unhealthy procced food-lack of structured exercise all have a bearing on your life your fitness and mental health.....Its all down to life choices that all.
Well done man and huge kudos for putting yourself out there. Takes a big person to own up to problems and work to solve them. ~1.5 years sober myself (I don't count) and have only seen huge benefits. Really wish I would have done this sooner in life if not for myself but for the others around me. What you say about removing alcohol and fitness consistency are 100% spot on. I wasn't as fit at 21 as am today at 40+. Life only gets easier when you remove the things holding you back.
Well done Thomas. I dropped alcohol over 17 year ago and i just want to tell you that it only gets easier because people only know you as is a non drinker.
Good man Thomas keep doing what you’re doing and i’m happy to take the reward of you staying sober with your energetic personality and great videos..definitely an inspiration and crackin example of what can be achieved 😉 👊👍
Well done dude.. I quit about 4 years ago and same as you used to love partying as stories are so similar.. but never felt like it was really me and what life should be about.. then I found cycling and quit drinking and never felt better, I’m vegan about 2 years to.. life changing 😊 👍🚴🏻🚴🏻🥇Pete
Beautiful video, Tommy - I think every one of us who has dealt with some sort of addiction can relate and be inspired by your story. Thank you for your candor and boldness, 🫶 ya man. Cheers from USA
Glad you're making a video about this Thomas, not alot of people talk about this kind of stuff.. it really does make earth a better place, big love mate,
Thomas absolutely awesome buddy well done its a tougher challenge than any cycle climb out there I have worked in entrenched alcohol/substance misuse/mental health for nearly 20 years and struggled with my MH for over 40 years on/off. Cycling was my therapy since i started in the late 70s so i can congulate you on your succes and journey long may it continue the channel is brilliant and will definitely change people's lives chapeau Thomas.
I tried the Sinclair method and stopped drinking altogether. I couldn't cycle more than 5 minutes before thoughts of my next beer entered my brain. The subtle cravings were annoying. Now I can enjoy my activities without any thoughts of wanting alcohol. Love your channel and adventures! Thank you!
Hello Thomas, you are a very real and positive person, thank you very much for your wonderful Vlogs that always motivate me to ride a bike despite my serious illness, thank you Regards Michael from Vienna🤜🤛
Just given me a new target Feb 24th 2023 I stopped. Got through the post drinking high of achieving something, now into the mundane of having a different life
I’ve dipped in and out of sobriety. But I’m at that age now that I’ve just had enough. My training has been so consistent I partied hard from 16 to about 35. Then I was more a home drinker for a few years. Alcohol 🍷 starts to rule your weekend, you plan around hangovers. Sad really. I do so much more now and I’m only a few months in. Love a zero Guinness or Corona. Cheers ☕️
…..can I ask, do you smoke? 🚬 Caffeine daily? Most go from one addiction to the next. I’m an ex smoker also. Some ppl can’t function without caffeine, crazy.
