Back on the bike today!

Well, I still have my cast on but as of last Wed. it is a short one (just below my elbow) and I can straighten my arm so.... in between downpours, I actually got on my mtn bike and rode! :D

It was very awkward because I have to use the end of my cast to downshift (my hand is casted with my wrist bent sort of down and out) and I spent most of the time trying to keep weight off of the right arm... BUT, I did 6 miles and my legs felt great up the little hills etc! I know its jus a teensy ride but I can't tell you how crazy its made me not to be able to ride!

Also, I took dh's trek down (the one I ride now) and had it powdercoated. It looks candy apple'ish inside and in the shade but in the sun you can see a firey orange. I'm going to try to post a pic as well...

Caligurl, if you see this bike at tour of borrego, come say hi!!! I'm only doing the 22 miler because I'll have gotten my cast off the prev. wed... so look for this bike and an arm splint!!! ;)

thanks for letting me blab! I am SO excited!

Tracy

Congrats on your return to cycling. I'm sure that your trusty bike is happy to be riding with you again!

Here's to a fast recovery once your arm is free again.

--- Denise

Kudos, tprevost! Glad you got back on your bike! Isn't it a marvelous feeling? Doesn't matter if it is a short ride. You rode. You conquered. ;) Congrats! Hope your recovery continues to go well.

annie

thanks ladies! I feel kinda silly for being so psyched but its put me in a good mood all day! :D

Tracy

Don't think you are silly. It is a great feeling when you get back on the bike after an injury or whatever reason that might keep a person off.

What a great looking bike!!!

~ JoAnn

way to go tp... what a thrill to be back for you

completely understand

looking forward to seeing more of your excitement biubbling over on the boards

:)

Well done. Look forward to seeing you in June.:)

WOOOOHOOOOOOO! Oh my gosh... I am tickled for you! dang, six miles is a long way... especially in a cast! :eek: :D way to go... :)

thanks again! I'm sure I look like a complete goober riding that way :p My left arm is actually a little sore today! I was trying so hard to keep the weight off of my right arm; I'm thinking I look like a pretzel riding a bike! lol!

Tracy