Back on the Bike!

[addictfreak]

Well took my first steps to cycling recovery today. First time on the bike since being taken unexpectedly ill at the beginning of December. A few people thought it was a little soon, and I must admit that I did feel a little apprehensive myself. But weather conditions were near perfect this morning and I was feeling very well in myself.

So off I went, just a short (10 mile) jaunt along the coast. Even had a coffee and cake stop! It felt amazing being back on the road, and I even managed 2 scalps! Ok so they didn't know I was coming, but I'm claiming them lol.
No adverse effects so far, so I may get out again in a few days time. Onwards and upwards!

 

[mattobrien]

Good work.

 

[Skipper]

Fantastic. The first step is the hardest one, but you did it. Keep on taking bigger strides ......

 

[carolonabike]

That's excellent news, and pretty quick too. Being fit undoubtedly speeds recovery. The weather is improving (fingers crossed) and the days are getting longer. Just take it easy and don't get carried away.
Slightly OT, we were at Capheaton on Sunday and I've never seen so many cyclists out. A couple of large groups (20+) and many, many small bunches, there must have been 100 plus in total. We got to the cafe at 12:00 and there was no soup or fruit pie and hardly any cake left!
Hopefully you'll be back up there soon.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

best wishes and glad you enjoyed it. it is good to get out when you feel able to, but don't push it too soon, too hard... been there done that and there are no medals for it.

 

[NormanD]

There I was enjoying a quiet tootle along the coast road when this idiot came whizzing past!! ..you'd think he hadn't been on the bike since December!! ..by the time I almost caught up with him, he'd already scoffed half a cake and gulped down a coffee and all I wanted to say was ***Nice scalp back there*** some people huh!!!

 

[Herzog]

Well took my first steps to cycling recovery today. First time on the bike since being taken unexpectedly ill at the beginning of December.

I've having to take a couple of days off for a sinus infection and hate it. Dread to think how it must have been for a month or so...

 

[addictfreak]

That's excellent news, and pretty quick too. Being fit undoubtedly speeds recovery. The weather is improving (fingers crossed) and the days are getting longer. Just take it easy and don't get carried away.
Slightly OT, we were at Capheaton on Sunday and I've never seen so many cyclists out. A couple of large groups (20+) and many, many small bunches, there must have been 100 plus in total. We got to the cafe at 12:00 and there was no soup or fruit pie and hardly any cake left!
Hopefully you'll be back up there soon.

I'm out and about much quicker than I had expected. I had initially targeted between mid/end Janurary for my first ride, so I'm very pleased with the progress. I was out again today along the coast, 19 miles this time. If I'm honest that was a little too much and was absolutely shattered at the end. But I'm just happy to be out.
I believe the Sunderland Clarion lads were out and about in the Capheaton area on Sunday as well. I love the cafe, it's like stepping back in time!

 

[carolonabike]

I was out again today along the coast, 19 miles this time.

It's a lovely day, take it easy.

 

[fossyant]

More coffee and cake ?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

It's a lovely day, take it easy.

dense fog all day here... and have been able to see my front bike light on the road since 2:30pm (give or take a few mins)!

 

[Biker Joe]

Excellent news. I'm really pleased for you.
Please don't over do it. Easy steps, easy steps.
I've just got back on the bike after over a year off due to illness and I'm finding it quite hard so I can sympathise with you.
I wish you all the best
Take care.