Sunday 24th Feb..Ride back to my black spot

[crazycanuck]

Weeeeeeeeee..a little weeeeeeeeeeeeee...

I'm working my way to getting back on the bike paths full time but for now it's still easy rides. They'll have to be easyish as i'm keeping an eye on how my knee feels during and after riding. I know I can't just jump out of the saddle and power down so for now it's focusing on pedalling properly, gearing and being aware of my surroundings.

Today I decided to venture down to my black spot and make the point of going under the overpass & up the little hill. I took some photos to give you an idea of how cornering can be a bit exciting some days..As you can tell from either direction, one can't see if anything is around the corner until it's too late. First photo is heading towards the underpass on your left, etc. The last photo is from the other side and up the hill a bit. I'm not the best photographer when i have my sunglasses on..

I'll still bike but i think i'll be a bit more aware of what's going on round the corner...

For now, it's just nice to be able to bike outside!! There are people out there :eek::o:rolleyes:. I shall get there..

[OakLeaf]

Wow (((((cc))))) hooray for being able to ride more, and great job facing down the spot. Little by little, stronger all the time. :)

[KnottedYet]

Good job, CC!

[Susan126]

Hooray CC! Glad you are on your bike again!

[salsabike]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, CC. I'm glad you did this.

[Wahine]

CC - I'm glad you went back to the place of your accident at a time when you were not in a hurry or stressed to see how you'd do. It is a corner with limited visability. There were a lot of those in Edmonton on the trail system. You might remember or maybe you didn't ride back then. Anyway, it certainly looks like a corner for serious slowing down to make sure you're clear before enteing under the underpass. Take care, I hope you get to start your commuting again soon.

[Xrayted]

Yea CC!!! We're both very proud of you for getting this far in your recovery and facing your black spot head on. Way to go. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! :cool: :D :D

[maillotpois]

Go CC go!!!

:D

[alpinerabbit]

Congratulations CC on being able to get back on the bike;)


Here, it was soooooooooooooooo beautiful today. Almost 20°C. EVERYONE with two wheels was out there today and many had this big grin on their faces.... We did 70 K. Very very nice. You could still see all the mountains covered in snow and down here we have springtime coming-:D:D:D

[MillieNZ]

Excellent work CC :D:D

i also got back on my bike yesterday, first time since my surgery 2 weeks ago... YA to be back on board.......... it was only a small ride round the town but felt good :D Planning a couple of small rides this week and fingers crossed join the girls on part of their ride on saturday (and avoid my surgeon in the meantime :) )

[kelownagirl]

That is wonderful CC - it's been so inspiring to watch your positive attitude and hard work to get back on your bike. I can't wait until you are healed 100% and able to do everything you did before, and maybe more! Congratulations!!

[Aggie_Ama]

Congratulations CC!!

In the spirit of pushing back out of a comfortable situation.... I rode 42 miles solo today. I haven't done much riding alone (other than a simple 13 mile route near home) since being hit with garbage by a couple teenagers in September. Today the weather was too beautiful to stay in, so off I went. I even dropped a couple guys, I never drop anyone. :cool:

[crazycanuck]

Thanks for your support..

It was a nice ride and enforced the idea that it's possible to get back out there but i'll need to give myself time.
I'm now at the stage of just being plain annoyed with my knee :mad: I just want to be able to cycle normally..

I'm not over going crazy yet..GRGHGGHGHGHGHHGH..

[Triskeliongirl]

Great job CC!

Spring has sprung in texas, I actually managed to do 2 club rides this weekend, 40 miles on saturday and 28 on sunday! I pushed really hard on saturday and road with a new peer group, moderately paced men and fast paced women. We ended up with a group of strong men that got a kick out of 'pulling the girls' so many of us did a personal best on that ride. We 40 milers even beat the fastest men's group in that was doing 50 miles, which was a first for many of us. But, I paid for it today, crawled up the hills on what started out as an aggresive ride but ended up more of a recovery ride.

The weather is so nice, that I am getting ready to drive a bunch of clothes and food in to work so I can ride in all week.

[solobiker]

Have not been riding too much, but today DH and I rode 38 miles. 38 miles was my goal as I am turning 38 this week so the ride was to usher in my new age:D I pushed the pace a little faster then usual. After the ride DH said he felt fine, my legs were a little tired. He took a "short" nap then was trying to walk down stairs and was complaining his that his legs were tired:D My plan if all goes well with my back and hamstrings is to run 38 min on my birthday. Sounds kind of silly I know but it gives me a goal. Used to be able to run longer but a few years ago all my running destroyed my hamstrings. We will see what happens. Have a great ride

[Fredwina]

way to go CC!:)
Got in 18 miles between the rains and got buzzed by more airplanes (NASCAR race next door in Fontana)

[smilingcat]

congratulation on getting back on the bike. Happy happy. What a lovely day. blue sky. I hope it wasn't too hot.

only did 12 miles between the rain... still not 100%.

Well, on the way back, I passed a guy on kestrel solist. we played cat and mouse on a gentle incline. dropped the guy when I pushed my speed to 21MPH. (gasping for air) then he took a short cut. (not fair! not fair!) but then I caught him and passed him. He passed me when he buzzed the stop light. (sheesh!!) He wasn't even doing 18MPH when I first caught him. It's not a race. :( :( supposed to be fun weekend ride.

smilingcat

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note: I hate to ride behind someone who yo-yo his speed and don't point thing out. bit squirrley too.