How to get back in the mood.

[Matthew_T]

I have recently had an operation on my knee from falling of my bike. I am having my stitches out tomorrow and wanted to know what the best way of getting back into the sync of cycling was.

Should I take it easy for a few days? Or just ride as normal? I havent broken any bones and the wound has healed already.

What is the best method?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Take your time, see how it feels. There's nothing worse than going at it like a bull in a china shop and then finding yourself set back even further.

Softly, softly catchy monkey as the old saying goes

 

[HLaB]

I like just to get out there and cycle as normal but you'll know the state of your injuries best or your doctor will

 

[Dayvo]

Take it easy for a while.

Whilst your knee should be OK (you don't want to overload it more than is necessary) your other muscles and sit bones have been redundant for a while and may need some gentle easing-in again.

 

[Paulus]

Start off easy and see how your knee feels. Your body will tell you if you are overdoing it.

 

[byegad]

Easy does it. If you've been off the bike a while you'll not be 100% fit. Also you may find yourself backing off if your accident was bike related.

 

[Zoiders]

Dim the lights, maybe light a few candles, put some Barry White on the CD player...

 

[NormanD]

Dim the lights, maybe light few candles, put some Barry White on the CD player...

you beat me too it

 

[Zoiders]

Remember to use plenty of fresh lube if the bike has not been ridden for a while.

 

[Norm]

And put some on the bike as well **baddum tish**

IMO, for the first ride, set a day and time and just do it. Speed and distance can vary, depending on how you feel on the day, but just try to get out and ride once.

 

[apollo179]

And take care going round those bends in the wet !!!!

 

[Matthew_T]

I have had a look at the wound and when I bend my knee, nothing happens. I am having the stitches out tomorrow afternoon and will ask the doctor what he recommends, but will definately be back on the bike by this weekend.

I think I will take your advice and take it slow for the first few days.

On the up-side, I dont need my crutches anymore and can walk perfectly fine now.

 

[Matthew_T]

And take care going round those bends in the wet !!!!

Yes well there is plenty of wet weather coming up in the next few months.

 

[apollo179]

Yes well there is plenty of wet weather coming up in the next few months.

Hey bewarned.
If you spend any more time down that hospital you will have to buy them all christmas cards and you know how expensive christmas cards are ?
Nuff said.

 

[Matthew_T]

While having the stitches out today, I asked the doctor when he suggests I can get back on my bike. He said about 2 weeks (stuff that). I think a week on saturday will be enough. He only said that if I go on it straight away then I might stretch the scar and make it worse.

He did say that he can only give advice though.