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RR: Back in the Saddle
The doc finally cleared me to start riding again after my shoulder surgery
in early Feb. I took the boy wonder with me just to keep the pace down and make sure I didn't push it to fast or hard the first time out. The boy was a bit nervous since he hadn't done any off-road riding for months. The trail was in perfect shape -- dry, hard, and clear of winter crud. Weather was about 74 F with a slight breeze. It just couldn't get any more ideal. Amazingly, the boy wonder was on fire. He was clearing stuff and carrying speeds that he'd never done. It seems a few months growth, and a bit of extra height and strength were the ticket. He was all over the technical sections and only bailed on a few climbs. I on the other hand, felt like a wounded walrus out there. The lad led the way and set the pace. Normally following behind him is excruciatingly slow. Today it was just perfect. He's improved enough to actually carry some speed, and I had no desire or fitness to go much faster. He finished the loop with a big grin, and I was pretty satisfied myself. The shoulder managed okay, nothing ice and tylenol can't fix. It was my first real ride with the new LX cranks, too. Shifting was great, but that's what I'd expect with a whole new drivetrain. Otherwise I didn't notice much difference from the RF I had on before. No complaints either, so I guess that's a thumbs up. Tom |
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tcmedara wrote:
The doc finally cleared me to start riding again after my shoulder surgery in early Feb. I took the boy wonder with me just to keep the pace down and make sure I didn't push it to fast or hard the first time out. The boy was a bit nervous since he hadn't done any off-road riding for months. The trail was in perfect shape -- dry, hard, and clear of winter crud. Weather was about 74 F with a slight breeze. It just couldn't get any more ideal. Amazingly, the boy wonder was on fire. He was clearing stuff and carrying speeds that he'd never done. It seems a few months growth, and a bit of extra height and strength were the ticket. He was all over the technical sections and only bailed on a few climbs. I on the other hand, felt like a wounded walrus out there. The lad led the way and set the pace. Normally following behind him is excruciatingly slow. Today it was just perfect. He's improved enough to actually carry some speed, and I had no desire or fitness to go much faster. He finished the loop with a big grin, and I was pretty satisfied myself. The shoulder managed okay, nothing ice and tylenol can't fix. Very cool, Tom -- congrats! When I had my (second) shoulder surgery, my fitness actually /improved/ I think, by going to the gym and riding the stationary bike, doing the stair-stepper, even running a little. Still, that first ride after (in my case) 6 weeks was pretty weird-feeling. Wait till you survive your first hard fall; then you'll know you're /really/ back in (or off!) the saddle... Old Beat Up Bill |
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tcmedara Today it was just perfect. He's improved enough to actually carry some speed, and I had no desire or fitness to go much faster. He finished the loop with a big grin, and I was pretty satisfied myself. The shoulder managed okay, nothing ice and tylenol can't fix. Tom Excellent RR! It only gets better from here eh? --- Jimbo...Wounded walrus syndrome also...(san) -- Jimbo(san) |
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Bill Sornson wrote: tcmedara wrote: The doc finally cleared me to start riding again after my shoulder surgery in early Feb. I took the boy wonder with me just to keep the pace down and make sure I didn't push it to fast or hard the first time out. The boy was a bit nervous since he hadn't done any off-road riding for months. The trail was in perfect shape -- dry, hard, and clear of winter crud. Weather was about 74 F with a slight breeze. It just couldn't get any more ideal. Amazingly, the boy wonder was on fire. He was clearing stuff and carrying speeds that he'd never done. It seems a few months growth, and a bit of extra height and strength were the ticket. He was all over the technical sections and only bailed on a few climbs. I on the other hand, felt like a wounded walrus out there. The lad led the way and set the pace. Normally following behind him is excruciatingly slow. Today it was just perfect. He's improved enough to actually carry some speed, and I had no desire or fitness to go much faster. He finished the loop with a big grin, and I was pretty satisfied myself. The shoulder managed okay, nothing ice and tylenol can't fix. Welcome back, Tom. Very cool, Tom -- congrats! When I had my (second) shoulder surgery, my fitness actually /improved/ I think, by going to the gym and riding the stationary bike, doing the stair-stepper, even running a little. Still, that first ride after (in my case) 6 weeks was pretty weird-feeling. Wait till you survive your first hard fall; then you'll know you're /really/ back in (or off!) the saddle... Old Beat Up Bill Shouldn't that be Old Beat Up Bill Who Needs To Mountain Bike More? JD |
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JD wrote:
Sorni wrote: Old Beat Up Bill Shouldn't that be Old Beat Up Bill Who Needs To Mountain Bike More? "Need" is such a... OK, yeah. :-D Mojo /is/ a bit diminished lately; warm weather and dry trails should help. (And a brand-new bike would definitely add some incentive to the mix. Switchblade's seen better daze.) Tired Titus Timmy |
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Bill Sornson wrote:
:-D Mojo /is/ a bit diminished lately; All that GRS will do that to ya! That's why I spent my convalescence on the couch popping narcotics and watching sports on TV. Now that there's some manly ****!!! My mojo increased in direct proportion to the size of the spare tire around my middle. Who new vicoden would give you the munchies? .....but it's not a problem man, I can quit anytime I fell like it. I just don't feel like it..... Tom (not addicted Doc, I swear!) |
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tcmedara wrote: The doc finally cleared me to start riding again after my shoulder surgery in early Feb. I have to know, did you get a good deal on the surgery? I hope you went over your hospital bill closely. |
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tcmedara wrote:
The doc finally cleared me to start riding again after my shoulder surgery in early Feb. I took the boy wonder with me just to keep the pace down and make sure I didn't push it to fast or hard the first time out. The boy was a bit nervous since he hadn't done any off-road riding for months. The trail was in perfect shape -- dry, hard, and clear of winter crud. Weather was about 74 F with a slight breeze. It just couldn't get any more ideal. Amazingly, the boy wonder was on fire. He was clearing stuff and carrying speeds that he'd never done. It seems a few months growth, and a bit of extra height and strength were the ticket. He was all over the technical sections and only bailed on a few climbs. I on the other hand, felt like a wounded walrus out there. The lad led the way and set the pace. Normally following behind him is excruciatingly slow. Today it was just perfect. He's improved enough to actually carry some speed, and I had no desire or fitness to go much faster. He finished the loop with a big grin, and I was pretty satisfied myself. The shoulder managed okay, nothing ice and tylenol can't fix. It was my first real ride with the new LX cranks, too. Shifting was great, but that's what I'd expect with a whole new drivetrain. Otherwise I didn't notice much difference from the RF I had on before. No complaints either, so I guess that's a thumbs up. Tom Excellent! Let me know when you feel up to a road trip to Richmond. Mike |
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"tcmedara" wrote in message news:mKD6e.1444$5J3.382@lakeread01... Bill Sornson wrote: :-D Mojo /is/ a bit diminished lately; All that GRS will do that to ya! That's why I spent my convalescence on the couch popping narcotics and watching sports on TV. Now that there's some manly ****!!! My mojo increased in direct proportion to the size of the spare tire around my middle. Who new vicoden would give you the munchies? ....but it's not a problem man, I can quit anytime I fell like it. I just don't feel like it..... Tom (not addicted Doc, I swear!) and the narcotics haven't affected your spelling AT ALL! |
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