Finally! Back on the bike!

Its been since July 19. That was the last day I rode my bike, until today. July 21rst marked the day I had surgery to repair the damage I caused when I fell on May 5th. Until I woke up from the anesthetic, I was working off the idea that I would take about 3-4 weeks off my bike. It was the next day that I realized the surgery was much more involved than I (and even the surgeon) thought it would be. Rehab started two days after surgery, when I began to do quad sets and isometrics.

Reality still didn't really hit until I had to have the surgical drain placed. That was 2.5 weeks after the surgery. Then the infection that set my recovery back a few steps. And finally getting the drain removed. Once the drain came out, it was finally safe to get to the gym and ride the recumbent stationary bike. Then the upright. And I've been walking. And walking... and finally a little jogging (very little). But my knee felt good. A little tight, but that's going to be the case for a while.

Today, I got on my bike and actually RODE some of the rolling hills around Antelope. And my knee didn't hurt!

It was only 5 miles.

But I did it.

 Tomorrow will be the ride from my home to light rail. And back later in the day. :-)