41 miles at 41 years old. I'm Baaaackkk!

After lots of months off a bike and lots of rehab, pills, and healing, I am back on the bike, well, trike, technically:) . I am slowly getting going again, usually a couple miles a day, but have finally hit the 41 mile mark. It is weird, but the only time I am not aware of pain is when I am on the recumbent catrike with the wind in my face and cars whizzing by (sometimes a little close considering the last year and my evil car encounters).
It is like breathing again after holding my breath for a really long time. I wear my bike necklace from Silver everyday and have since the day it arrived as a reminder of all of you that encouraged me to take care of myself and to never quit. Thank goodness the last 12 months are over. Life is getting good again. I am more thankful for you team estrogen members for all of your support, cards, and gifts than you will ever know. I'm BACK!!!!

Yay!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! You've earned every bit of it!!!!!

CA

oh, that is SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS! congratulations!

and i am truly sorry you are still hurting.
41 miles is no walk in the park!

woohooo!!
(I'm mimitabby)

Congrats invsblwmn for getting back out there. 41 miles on a trike is quite a feat for all you have been through. I am so glad you are once again enjoying the freedom of riding...

YAY!!!!!!!! :p :p :p

Wow!!! What great news. Thanks for posting that, it made me smile. I'm so happy that you are back on your bike and recovering.:D:D

Wahoooooey!!!!! YAY!!!!

Good work! It's nice to know you're baaack!!! :)

Happy!!!:D:D:D

Congratulations! It's great to hear that you're doing better.

congrats!!!! I know how you feel! keep it up and let me know how it's going

Congratulations and best wishes for continued recovery and good health! I know that it feels great being back out there - hugs!!!

Good to see you again :)

WOO-HOO!!

That is wonderful news! Keep up the good work. I am sooo proud of you.

Lynette

Great news!
Welcome back.

WOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

Nothing quite like the breeze in your hair, bugs on your teeth. :p

Glad to hear you're having some wheeled fun.

I'm so happy for you. Your doing great. I would love to see a pic of you and your trike. I'm lusting for a trike, but don't tell my DH.

Congratulations!

WHOOOO HOOOOOO to you.....
Congrats on your accomplishment

This is such good news, after all the heart ache and body trauma which so many of here at TE followed you through... all the little milestones which were so significant and huge... this is just the best news.

What a wonderful warm way to start Wednesday in NZ
So proud of you for never giving up, although I'm sure you had moments

People like you and Silver are such inspirations

Arohanui
Raven

Hi sunshine! I was thinking about you yesterday and was wondering how you were doing. It's so good to read that you are back and doing so much better. Wow! That shows us just how much determination you have. :cool: And that fresh air and sunshine on your cheeks is the best medicine for a wounded soul. Thank you for staying in touch and may you have better days ahead.

Congrats on getting back in the saddle and for the continuous recovery. You are definitely an inspiration to all of us.

YOU GO GIRL!!:D:D:D

I wanted to give my congrats to you as well. You have been through a lot to be where you are today. May you continue to enjoy your rides. May they bring your freedom back again.

Red Rock

Yahoo - we all knew you could do it! So glad you are getting better every day.

:D:D:DWelcome Back!!:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by cosc

I'm so happy for you. Your doing great. I would love to see a pic of you and your trike. I'm lusting for a trike, but don't tell my DH.

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Here we are, me and Simon the catrike speed! I love going fast and got up to 35mph today. Recumbents rule.

cool bike! are those red SIDI's I see? I have a pair too!

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Originally Posted by Biciclista

cool bike! are those red SIDI's I see? I have a pair too!

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Yes, they are red sidis, they survived the wreck with only some scuffing. I have a new pair of black ones too, but I have to earn the right to wear them and haven't reached the goal yet. :D

It's so good to see you riding!!! Thanks for the pic. I'm so glad you're healing so well!

You and Simon look like your made for each other. Wow, 35 on a trike. I'm impressed.

Wow, you are looking STRONG! (From all you've been through, I was expecting you to look wimpy) That trike looks fun too! I am glad it brings you joy and respite from your pain! Congratulations on your determination to recover! You are doing a fantastic job! Carol

You look strong and happy. It must feel so liberating to be out on the road again after all of your pain and hard work.

Very cool 'bent!

Welcome back!!!