Got out on the bike for a few hours today. If I was a horse they would shoot me. I used two canes to hobble my gimped body over to my bike and barely managed to throw a leg over to get seated. I can usually walk a bit with no cane or one cane. Somehow I woke up this morning with my ribs hurting on both sides and my knees not liking me. I entertained ideas of quitting before I started but I forced myself to do this.
A few days ago the forecast was for 21C and wind. Instead we received 17C and definite unpleasant wind. The sky was overcast and the wind felt damp. No rain was forecast but rain felt possible. On the highway I would get hit with gusts of wind hard enough to move the bike and cause me to fight it and have to slow down. This was my first ride of the season so I was getting used to the feel of riding and under the speed limit. Unless the 2019 Can Am Ryker is on smooth pavement it tends to bounce around a bit. I admit to feeling anxious being out concerned that something might go wrong. I get that way at times after what happened.
Was it worth it? Maybe. I will be stiff and sore tomorrow. I bought the bike to use it as I enjoy riding a bike, I will ride it or sell it. Besides, some days you have to face your fears.
Sure yer not pushing too hard, BW? That was a horrible stinker of a day for a ride. I was thinking of going out too but just left the bike in the shed. I can see where riding position is going to be absolutely critical for you… and some bikes are just terrible. They look great out on short hops round town but are murder for long hauls…
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather will be nicer for your next ride. And I hope your body is not feeling it too much today.
ReplyDeleteOut & about!!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your bravery and have a pretty good idea how traumatic this experience was, from so many different standpoints.
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