A little over six months since injury...

Quick update: I've continued with most of the Saturday morning rides and a couple 5:30 AM rides per week (T/TH starting at pistol range if anyone wishes to join us). I even surfed those huge world famous Pismo waves a few weeks ago. I didn't expect to be able to stand up so I was going to paddle around to just get out on the water. I decided to try one wave and was able to ride it all the way in. You couldn't even tell I was injured until I got out of the water and made the trek back to the car. I had to stop and rest on that return trip a few times because walking on sand as a gimp is hard work. Overall, my leg is still pretty weak and the recovery continues to be a very slow process. I walk w/a cane approximately 1/2 the time now, mostly when I have a lot of distance to cover. I leave it be when I'm puttin around the house or office.

Life has definitely returned to a more normal rythm now that I'm riding again. I think I read somewhere that nobody gets left behind so I'm planning on returning to the Wed night ride this week. We'll see how that goes.

Hopefully with the twice a week physical therapy at G and G, the cycling routine, and exercising at home, I'll be closer to my old self in another six months. Doc still says it will be at least a year from injury before I feel my normal strength and possibly even 18 months.

Thanks again for all the support from all of you since I crashed. I still feel like a burden to some but I appreciate the help, support and concern I've been given. If you see a guy riding kinda a lopsided and who has one leg bigger and stronger than the other, that'll be me. Be sure to wave as you pass by me. Happy trails...

Knee pain sucks. I had some after my wreak and it kept me from running. A little R&R and it is all better now.

You should consider getting a Bike Fit from Sam Ames at Action Sports. You could have a fit issue causing your pain like one leg slightly longer than the other. He has shims and wedges that can compensate for these types of issues.

Get better soon! 14 days till my cast comers off :)

Shims and wedges sounds kinda funny, but if I continue to experience pain even after gaining normal strength, I'll consider that alternative. Thanks Jack and glad to see you are healing quickly. Alan, after spending a few thousand approximately a year ago on my current bike, my wife is still trying to get even with me so a road bike is not an option for the time being. I wish though... Thanks guys.

Now don't be turning in any bright green jerseys anytime soon, lefty. I am sure Nomad was joking.

So are you riding the spook this weekend? If so, have fun!

im dooing spook 100 big ones any body else ? jerry? ill be thare at 6:00 see ya at the races!!!

Thanks for sharing your progress Geof. It's an inspiration to see a friend cope with such a long injury and not give up.

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments and encouragement very much. I enjoyed being out w/the club again on Thanksgiving but I have to return to the bike path for awhile again. I had some pretty good knee pain two days after the ride so I guess I'm not ready yet. See ya soon I hope.