Incredibly thankful for a bike ride today

Oh joy! I had a post-op follow up appointment with the heart Doc yesterday and he cleared me for a bike ride. Five weeks ago today I had surgery and today I got back on my bike for a short ride. Yahoo! I never wudda thunk it a few weeks ago but the body is an amazing thing. Even though it was a short ride < 4 miles I wanted to try out my new cycle shorts from TE's 2 fer 1 sale. I love my new shorts. However I didn't realize how slippery they would feel on the saddle, of course I'm a tad bit gun shy of any out of ordinary feeling on the bike and apprehensive about a potential fall. But, after the first couple of pedal strokes I was feeling mighty good. Our Michigan weather is cooperating for a couple of more days and I hope to get in two more rides this weekend.

Ahhhhh bliss, life is good!

Woohoo Bike Rider! Congratulations! I am glad your doctor gave you the all clear. It must mean things are going well post op. Waiting can be so hard, but some things are definitely worth waiting for! :)

Awesome bike writer. Just had the same situation last week and know how good it feels! Enjoy and so glad the weather is cooperating.

I have a pair of shorts that were super slippery the first time I wore them, so much so I was worried that they were not going to work for me. One washing made them just fine.

Glad to hear you are on the bike again.

Yay -- excellent news! Knew you were chomping at the bit to get back on the saddle so glad you were able to take your first post-op ride!

That's great news! The human body is an amazing thing!

Yay - congratulations! It's amazing the things we take for granted and how happy the "little things" can make us feel. Enjoy the weather while you can!

Yippeee! Congratulations about being able to ride again :)

Good news! I know you just savored every moment of your ride. So glad you are healing well Bike Writer!

That's awesome news!

That's great! You'll definitely be ready to ride on that new trail.

AWESOME!!!

I can relate to the joy of "getting back on the bike" after some time off. So happy for you. :D