Got on my bike finally today........ (1 Viewer)

[nat]

...........after 16 months of not riding

I torched my knee at a cyclocross race my wife was doing in late 2007. After not doing anything in 2008, I have been lifting weights, walking 2 miles everyday, doing the endless stairs machine and stationary bike.

Today I was an hour in the saddle, just me and my wife out enjoying the beautiful weather. It was awesome to be out!

 

[stash12]

awesome

congrats, keep up the good work!

 

[ravewoofer]

Yikes! Sixteen non riding months! I'm glad you're back in the saddle. Keep working on the leg strength as you prep for the warmer season. Leg/lung strenghth are the key to fun rides.

 

[Mr. Toad]

Congrats and good luck to you. I'm struggling to get motivated again after a similar period off the bike.

 

[Matt K]

Welcome back to the saddle! You made me feel better for not being able to get into a regular ride schedule so far this year. Being off the bike for a while does have a good side-you'll rediscover how much fun it is to just get out and ride. Hope the knee keeps getting better.

 

[KingBeeIII]

I'm in the same boat. I'd been riding the stationaly recumbant bike in the gym at work for the last 6 months. They just replaced it with an upright, so I boke out the Specialized for my work commute. I figure I may as well enjoy the scenery and push my weight around if I'm sitting upright. Riding home at 1:00 AM can be pretty interesting.

 

[gearguywb]

I don't think my GF could put up with me if I had to spend that much time off the bike. She says I am a lot easier to be around after a good workout. It is one of the best forms of stress relief.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Wow, first time in this area of Mud...very cool.

Grats on getting back on. I have committed to a century ride in May. I have very little time in the saddle lately. With winter here and the few daytime hours after work spent wrenching on the FJ40 I cannot find motivation to get on the trainer. Riding indoors just aint the same.

Anyway, good luck with your recovery!

 

[nat]

I don't think my GF could put up with me if I had to spend that much time off the bike. She says I am a lot easier to be around after a good workout. It is one of the best forms of stress relief.

That sounds like my wife. If she can't pump iron and ride a bike, she gets pretty cranky.

 

[Mr. Toad]

It's taken since Christmas, but I felt good for the first time last night after a decent effort. Did the last 28mi solo in about 1:16.

 

[zxxxt]

I'm actually thinking of getting a bike...my last one when I was like a kid...a BMX