Jo-n-NY
02-09-2006, 11:27 AM
well, not my road bike, but a rented one in Hawaii where we went for business trip that my husband had. As some of you followed my shoulder fracture accident on Labor Day my first ride back was on the Big Island of Hawaii. Even with the mild winter, I just could not get back on my bike at home. I guess call it mind over matter, but it was easier getting on the bike in 80 degree weather. I will admit to having a major stomach ache the whole drive to Kona where we were renting our bikes. They had Specialized which is what we ride, but no Dolce for me. I ride a 51cm Dolce and the Allez 50cm fit me just fine. I did not bring my pedals although my husband did. I thought best since I did not know how familiar I would be with the bike they gave me, I had better use regular pedals. I also had them put the seat a little lower than I usually have it.
I road once around the parking lot and thought, so far so good then we walked the bikes up a hill to the road that they use for the Kona Ironman Triatholon. Oh my, my, why can't all roadways be like this. It was beautifully paved and smooth. I got right back into the groove. There was a 40mph gusts of cross/head wind going but coming back was not so bad. We put in 20 miles which was ok. I know if it wasn't for that wind I could have done 50 easy.
I know I sound like a broken record, but my shoulder is still not 100% but I see a little more improvement at weeks go by with my continuous stretching and some weight exercises.
I am so happy to get over that first hurdle. I know I will be fine on my bike with the clips on. I just thought that I would share this with you as so many of you were so kind and offered so many wonderful words of support to me. I am ready for spring and will try for my first century in May. I know if during the course if I don't feel up to the full distance, I will take the lesser mile route and not feel at all bad about it. That is the plan for both my girlfriend and I. There are two others that we will ride during the year which will also include my husband, my brother and his girlfriend so that is something for us all to look forward to.
Once again thank you for all your kind words over the course of the last few months.
~ JoAnn
I road once around the parking lot and thought, so far so good then we walked the bikes up a hill to the road that they use for the Kona Ironman Triatholon. Oh my, my, why can't all roadways be like this. It was beautifully paved and smooth. I got right back into the groove. There was a 40mph gusts of cross/head wind going but coming back was not so bad. We put in 20 miles which was ok. I know if it wasn't for that wind I could have done 50 easy.
I know I sound like a broken record, but my shoulder is still not 100% but I see a little more improvement at weeks go by with my continuous stretching and some weight exercises.
I am so happy to get over that first hurdle. I know I will be fine on my bike with the clips on. I just thought that I would share this with you as so many of you were so kind and offered so many wonderful words of support to me. I am ready for spring and will try for my first century in May. I know if during the course if I don't feel up to the full distance, I will take the lesser mile route and not feel at all bad about it. That is the plan for both my girlfriend and I. There are two others that we will ride during the year which will also include my husband, my brother and his girlfriend so that is something for us all to look forward to.
Once again thank you for all your kind words over the course of the last few months.
~ JoAnn