Hi Guys - kinda odd that I am labeling myself a beginner but this past year I broke my ankle (not bike related) and had a stress fracture in the OTHER leg resulting in my being in a wheelchair for a bit, plus life stuff, so I have not ridden in over a year.

I am back on the bike (better late than never) BUT I am feeling like a total noob all over again. I have lost my sense of balance (not that I ever had it. Those of you who remember me might also remember how vertically challenged I am.)

Needless to say my DH is more frustrated than ever as I seem to be back at square one while HE, macho man hear him roar, is ready to get out on the REAL ROADS. I wouldn't even do that before, why the hell would I do it now????

SO - my question - aside from just ridding - is there any exercises I can do that would help improve my balance? Does the fact that I have zero depth perception play a factor? I can't even reach for my water bottle without wobbling. Geezzzzzz......

Any advise (aside from taking up a new hobby) would be greatly appreciated.