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fishboy316 01/29/2015

Hi folks, On the bike again after a 6 month no bike per doc period! Doing 25 miles per ride last 2 weeks and it does not hurt the back anymore! It is actually helping the back! When I am down in the drops it feels good as it stretches out the region that got broken. Gotta love it. Temps in the low 30's but have all the needed gear and it is SWEET! The trails are empty except for the hardcore bikers and That's an added benefit of winter riding! Hope all are well.
Bill

Josee70 02/03/2015

Cool! I broke my shoulder and my elbow and both times it was sweet getting back on the bike. So good to see your back is not hurting anymore, and it's helping! Awesome the power of bike riding. I'm seriously thinking of getting an indoor bike, I have a three wheeler and not riding it much, but miss it! It's a mood lifter as well as keep me active. Nice about empty trails!

fishboy316 02/03/2015

It does feel Excellent to ride again without pain. Not as fast as I was but still not bad for being out of action for 6 months.

Josee70 02/05/2015

It's great after being out for 6 months! And without pain, that;s great
Riding 25 miles is something. I only ride 10 miles at the most at any one given time.

KneeDeep 02/07/2015

Most I have ridden at one time is 2-3 miles.LoL. So good for you fishboy and josee! Glad that there is no back pain and your enjoying your ride.

fishboy316 02/08/2015

Hi guys, Did 38 on friday and a quick 20 between church and bible study. Still not as fast bu working hard to get back where I was. Been working on a high cadence workout and it is really kicking my BUTT!
Bill

Josee70 02/17/2015

I have to confess it's been since 2009 I rode 10 miles or less, now it's a few miles or less. I CAN ride 10 but don/t want to lol so fishboy has the record for the longest miles, 38? I'll say it's kicking! Yow

fishboy316 02/17/2015

My longest to date 73. Trying to get in shape for a century ride with an over 50 group. One of the guys is 80 YO! He rides 30 a day! IMPRESSIVE!
BILL

MarleneJ 02/23/2015

I got back on my outside bike this month as we moved somewhere warm!

But it did not go as planned. I have aggravated my knees, I assume because I was riding steep mountains, which I am not used to. I had a flare after riding only 4 miles on Friday, and by evening I had to go to the hospital in an ambulance the pain was so bad. The ER doc figured I tore something, because there was a lot of blood in the fluid he aspirated.

I'm so disappointed that I moved here and I might not be able to ride anymore. Please pray for me that God will heal my knees and I can continue to ride.

fishboy316 02/24/2015

You got it Marlene! Gotta give em time to heal. Then start gradually to get em back in shape. Small hills at first Go easy. You know the drill.
Bill

fishboy316 02/24/2015

Knee deep, If you enjoyed the 2-3 miles, that is all that matters! It is not about who can go the farthest or fastest in rec ridding, but to enjoy what you do! Maybe increase it as you go. It is one of the best exercise routines around. I have an addictive compulsive personality and when I find something I like LOOK OUT! You can follow my hobby progression with a walk through the basement! LOL My wife says as long as it is my money have a ball. lol

MarleneJ 03/15/2015

Well, I have not been back on my bike since I went to the hospital, except for one 15 minute session inside that hurt my knee again.

So I have been working on stretching out the joint, and getting the range of motion back. My RA is out of control right now, so I have to be careful and not damage the joints.

Anyway, glad to see that some of you are still riding! Keep up the good work. I plan on joining you soon!

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