"Back In The Saddle Again"?

SUV tire where it rolled over my helmet!

At home I would soon start going over to the "little gym" and spin on their stationary bike. It had a few settings like: Endurance, Climb, Sprint, Long Distance, etc. I would sit there and spin till the program ended. Maybe a couple times a week. Also walk over to a small park across the street and soak up the sun.

Was back on the road bike soon enough, with a ride here and there to get things sorted out. The first real rando Populaire was the easy Coffee @ Peet's on October 4th and that took a while. Legs seemed OK, except the right knee. Right shoulder was the problem, as I couldn't lift it. There goes out of the saddle work.

Mike Trone & Keith Olsen check Madison.

Later that week, also started riding a few more Populaires, including 11-City Loop, Walkin The Dog and a few others. On one ride I was chugging up Torrey Pines and Rando Dave Nocolai pulled up and started chatting. Soon it was "have a good ride" and off he went. I couldn't keep up with my shadow!

First longer 200Km route was University Loop on the 25th. My would ride a a "controlled slo pace".

John & I finally did manage to pick up the Madison from the Sheriff's Substation. Front end was a bit mangled up: Open Pro wheel was bent, headset seemed jammed in there and the hoods and seat were ripped up. The steel held up OK. Took the bike over to Joe @ Nytro to access the damage.


- randorides