Popular Post smudge ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Popular Post Share #1 Posted October 8, 2017 I'm giving this a try. If I can do a full pedal stroke on that behemoth at PT, I should be ok on the Roubaix. Fingers crossed! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 8, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2017 Break a leg. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted October 8, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2017 I don't pray. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2017 You can do it! Climb on from the back, if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 8, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2017 I’m really rooting for you! (That way you won’t need to ride vicariously through @airinpie‘s posts and she can shut up about biking) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted October 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 8, 2017 Go get 'em! Very excited that you are on the bike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted October 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 8, 2017 Prayers said!!! Excellent, Smudge! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 8, 2017 Just let it flow naturally. If you tinkle in your shorts, that's okay. We've all done it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Author Popular Post Share #9 Posted October 8, 2017 I survived! It was a rough start, but then I found my groove. My first pedal stroke with my bad knee was a bad one. I wasn't ready to do it, knee wasn't warmed up...ugh. I went about a half mile and went home. I shed my jacket, and I took the 90° flexion stopper out of the brace. I still kinda pedaled with a gimp, but by then I could do a full pedal stroke. And all was well. It was slow, but it went well. Thanks for your support! 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 8, 2017 Damn. You're faster than me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted October 8, 2017 37 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Damn. You're faster than me. Whaaaaat???!!! Dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 8, 2017 Yay, making progress in encouraging! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted October 8, 2017 4 hours ago, 2Far said: Climb on from the back, if you can Are we still talking cycling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 8, 2017 How did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Airehead said: How did it go? I’m going to go out on a limb and say: 2 hours ago, smudge said: It was slow, but it went well. ....but WTH do I know.... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted October 8, 2017 2 hours ago, smudge said: Whaaaaat???!!! Dang! Just kidding but I was trying to cheer you up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, maddmaxx said: Just kidding but I was trying to cheer you up. Oh thank goodness! I was feeling bad! I'm pretty cheerful since I actually got to ride a real bike. Thanks though!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 8, 2017 WOW...that was awesome!! How does it feel...now that you are stationary? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, petitepedal said: WOW...that was awesome!! How does it feel...now that you are stationary? I heard she spent the day practicing her trackstand on the trainer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted October 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, petitepedal said: WOW...that was awesome!! How does it feel...now that you are stationary? I got home, took a shower, knocked back a couple ibuprophen, had a sub for lunch, stretched out on the couch, put an ice pack on the knee. Now that I test it out, it's pretty stiff. And a little tender. Hmm, better walk around a bit. I think. ?? Thanks for the cheer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted October 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted October 8, 2017 4 hours ago, smudge said: I survived! It was a rough start, but then I found my groove. My first pedal stroke with my bad knee was a bad one. I wasn't ready to do it, knee wasn't warmed up...ugh. I went about a half mile and went home. I shed my jacket, and I took the 90° flexion stopper out of the brace. I still kinda pedaled with a gimp, but by then I could do a full pedal stroke. And all was well. It was slow, but it went well. Thanks for your support! Congrats!! Woohooo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted October 9, 2017 Share #22 Posted October 9, 2017 3 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Are we still talking cycling? Maybe, maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 10, 2017 Share #23 Posted October 10, 2017 Wow, first ride on a repaired knee and you went 13 miles? I would have gone two or five miles just to loosen the leg up, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted October 10, 2017 Share #24 Posted October 10, 2017 Hurrah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #25 Posted October 10, 2017 You brave smudge!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted October 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Randomguy said: Wow, first ride on a repaired knee and you went 13 miles? I would have gone two or five miles just to loosen the leg up, good job! It takes two miles just to loosen up the knee enough to make a full pedal stroke. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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