It's almost like I'm a real cyclist again! :)

[Catrin]

Yayyyy Jiffer!

[Bike Writer]

So very happy for you Jiffer! It is incredibly difficult to be sidelined and have a willing spirit and non cooperating flesh. Here's to better days for you and improved health

[Miranda]

Jiffer, that's awesome!

Oh I know what you mean. I've not been my usual cycling self for a while either with some medical issues. It's frustrating. Trying to work that out here lately.

But I think in a way a person is a cyclists regardless when you have a passion that burns inside you for what you do.

Here's to continued happy riding.

[Tri Girl]

YAY!!!
You're getting there, Jiffer. Hang in there and keep us updated! SO happy for you!!!

[Jiffer]

But I think in a way a person is a cyclists regardless when you have a passion that burns inside you for what you do.

I agree. I FEEL like so much more than it seems like I AM . . . if that makes any sense. Of course I'm a cyclist, even when I ride only five miles, but it sure doesn't feel like a respectable distance for someone riding the kind of bike I'm riding! Haha!

When some cyclist passes me I want to shout out, "I used to go that fast! I used to ride that far! I used to climb that crazy climb! And I will again some day, too! . . . And, by the way, I'm not riding this slow cause I'm a lazy wimp. I'm riding this slow cause my body gets mad at me when I go any faster."

But I AM enjoying getting out and getting some base miles in finally. My week day rides are up to 10+ miles now, which is about what I did when I started riding. Those, plus my ever growing weekend long ride definitely make me feel more and more like my old self. Whenever I get frustrated that I have to go slower, I remind myself that I'm building my base and that's a big deal.