Hi BikerChick - believe it or not, my hubby IS the doctor!! (He's an internist and has an orthopod overseeing his injury - reivewed the MRI's, etc.) He is also not a "youngster" anymore. He is actually 70 years old!!, but looks 50ish and is very youthful acting and a fast rider. I know the atrophy thing with a cast is really a bummer. The orthopod who treated my other riding partner for her fractured fibula (happened on Thanksgiving) suggested she NOT wear a cast if she could stand the pain, just so she wouldn't have to deal with the rehab issues. Sure enough, she had plenty of pain but no atrophy. She hasn't ridden yet because she is kind of freaked out (her second serious accident in 6 months).

Re: planning a ride, San Diego or anywhere else around there sounds fine to me. Actually, the Mardi Gras Ventura ride Caligirl was talking about also sounds fun. I'm just not sure I can go because it is kind of short notice.

Nina