That's something the docotors don't tell you about serious injuries- the grief you get from the good health you have lost (temporary or permanently), the total loss of the cycling high, especially with all you friends sre doing an event and the worry and fear. I had even decided NOT to go to a big race and be a supporter I was so upset. However I managed to find a strong rider who wanted to ride it on a tandem, so with my wrecked shoulder it was the ideal solution.

Things I found which helped.

If you belong to a cycle club or coffee ride group- go and have coffee after the ride with them. Yes you didn't get to ride, but there is no one else who knows what you are feeling than a cyclist. Don't lose contact.

If you feel up to it, volunteer to be a marshal, supporter, drink hand outer. That way you are THERE and people will appreciate it.

If you knee allows it, go to spin classes, just use easy gears and don't stand. Or invite friends over to do a wind trainer session together and have a drink or two afterwards.

OK it time to switch gears and change your goals. Not nice I know, but you will be on the bike again!