This Thursday, for the first time since June 6th, I slung a leg over my trusty bicycle and peddled away with friends. Just getting into my biking clothes was strange and even a bit difficult. Fortunately, the way the waist band is cut on my bike shorts mirrored the angle of the incision, and was a half inch below! That meant no irritating chaffing or pressure on a sensitive area.
Clipping into my pedals was another odd moment. Being one with the bike again was a strange sort of commitment, almost a form of trust, that I could do this again. Being "lopsided" since the weight of the scar tissue is on the right was a bit of a concern. I wondered if it would effect my balance and how I felt coming to a stop and having to unclip my left foot, which is my preferred release foot. After the first red light it came back as naturally as taking a deep breath...it just happened when needed.
Can't quite say the same for using the drops on my handlebars, that lower portion on most road bikes. That continued to feel a tad strange and "fat" on the right side. I know this will get better, as it doesn't feel as hard and inflexible as it did even a few weeks ago. Now if I can just get the quads to get back to the strength they were back in May when I did my last century ride...Have I mentioned that I'm impatient?
Ahh well, guess I'll go do the hubby's "boring" little ride down to the Y in Burlington...it's only a 15 mile round trip... I'm already chomping at the bit for longer rides. I'd rather go out for 20 to 25 today...but suspect that may be pushing a bit too much. Guess that means I really am back to "Normal"!!
Clipping into my pedals was another odd moment. Being one with the bike again was a strange sort of commitment, almost a form of trust, that I could do this again. Being "lopsided" since the weight of the scar tissue is on the right was a bit of a concern. I wondered if it would effect my balance and how I felt coming to a stop and having to unclip my left foot, which is my preferred release foot. After the first red light it came back as naturally as taking a deep breath...it just happened when needed.
Can't quite say the same for using the drops on my handlebars, that lower portion on most road bikes. That continued to feel a tad strange and "fat" on the right side. I know this will get better, as it doesn't feel as hard and inflexible as it did even a few weeks ago. Now if I can just get the quads to get back to the strength they were back in May when I did my last century ride...Have I mentioned that I'm impatient?
Ahh well, guess I'll go do the hubby's "boring" little ride down to the Y in Burlington...it's only a 15 mile round trip... I'm already chomping at the bit for longer rides. I'd rather go out for 20 to 25 today...but suspect that may be pushing a bit too much. Guess that means I really am back to "Normal"!!
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