Dear LBTC,

You will recover and will be able to ride again. Sometimes, the wait seem so very long but our bodies do heal. Take a good care and be kind to your body. And your body will return the favor.

My body has been shattered on many occasions, I can sense the changes in the weather from any number of joints. Yet, I still am able to ride my bike. I do not take chances nor try to go the speed I once could. I simply ride the distance that my body can tolerate and each mile I ride, I cherish the experience. I soak up the sound, the view the smell and totally immerse myself in the moment. Instead of wallowing in dispair, turn it around and enjoy the precious moments on your bike. A 30 minute ride, even a 40 minutes is good long time. I'm enjoying my ride more than ever. I stop when I feel like it. I watch the surf. I watch the surfers, the dogs on the beach. The smell of clean salt air. And when I'm good and ready, I get back on my bike.

I wish you a speedy recovery.