[Motionboy2]

Man I am back on the bike and I feel like I am actually going for a ride again! About 2 and a half months ago was my knee surgery about a 3 weeks ago I started riding the road bike again and up until the last week it has seemed like just a test in physical therapy.
Now I go out and I feel like I went for a fun ride, I need to start stepping it up a bit more cause my knee is about ready to keep up!
I went for a hike the other day, lots of vertical, the descent almost killed me and when I got to the car I was about to start crawling, but it sure did feel good to get the muscles burning again!

I guess this is a sort of pointless post but I am just excited to be back and able to ride for fun again!!

 

[Toshi]

 

[COmtbiker12]

Congrats!!!! It feels nice to get on a bike again after an injury.

 

[Hooligan]

 

[Skookum]

good deal. there's still plenty of good weather comin up for ya....

 

[Squeak]

Woo hoo! Keep it up MB.

 

[Motionboy2]

Thanks guys! In a few weeks I get to use clipless pedals again, it is a bit strange to pedal a road bike with easton Flatboys on it!
When I get on the new pedals I will surely push the miles up immediatly.

Thanks for the support!

 

[InsaneP2Rider]

it feels so great to get back on the bike after a few months of sitting around thinking about riding

 

[LordOpie]

outstanding Josh. But dude, you really should be using trekking poles when hiking.

I should join you on a road ride before you get healthy

 

[roiyial]

it sure does...i had my derailleur broken for a few weeks...and now its broken again...so i gotta sit and wait a few more weeks..lol

 

[Motionboy2]

outstanding Josh. But dude, you really should be using trekking poles when hiking.

I should join you on a road ride before you get healthy

Why should I use trekking poles? I never have before, would they be more for balance?

 

[spincrazy]

Good to hear Josh. Just be careful. You're at a very vulnerable stage right now.
(one year anniversary last Saturday for me).

 

[LordOpie]

Why should I use trekking poles? I never have before, would they be more for balance?

Balance, yeah, but more for support and mostly for that rare slip or slide of just a few unexpected inches that could pop your knee

I only use 'em going downhill.

You have to develop a rythm and always have 'em properly planted on each and every step, otherwise, it'll be that one time it's not planted that you slide and ugh! I'm making it sound harder than it is.

But really, why ya walking anywhere?

 

[ito]

That rocks! Keep up the good work and go to physical therapy. Pretty soon you'll be all happy and :dancing:.

10 months since my surgery...going strong.

The Ito

 

[Heidi]

Nice! Really happy for you Josh. I hope you conitnue to progress without difficulties.

 

[Motionboy2]

Good to hear Josh. Just be careful. You're at a very vulnerable stage right now.
(one year anniversary last Saturday for me).

I am pretty conservative with it still, no clipless pedals, and carful foot placement when hiking. Everything is a new experience now!

I am continuing with Physical therapy now and go to the therapist 1 time a month now. I can't wait till it is all done... but I am making the best of it now.