Tearing my acl at the height of the best ski season in years this past Jan. was the bummer for me. Plus, the ortho delayed surgery for 6 weeks (I wanted it right away) until the MCL healed so recovery cut into my cycling season also. I'm 2 mos behind the group I ride with.

I thought I was recovering well until 2 weeks ago and then started having more problems with my knee. I backed off pt so I could ride more, plus I finished pt so I don't have anyone to problem solve for me. So I'm back to consistently doing my pt again, and stretching. I'm doing a tour in N. Dakota in 2 weeks and I'm really nervous about it.

This is also the longest recovery time from an injury I've ever had and this latest setback reminded me I'm not healed yet.

Ride your trainer, at least it will make you feel productive and keep your cardio fitness and strength. Also, I did Pilates, it didn't bother my knee and the whole body stretching helped keep me at ease.

As maillotpois said, this too will pass and you'll be stronger than ever.