11 October 2017

Back In The Saddle

misty morning


This morning we did a 13 km rehabilitation ride.  Since we acquired a dog back in June our cycling hours have been vastly reduced and my fitness levels have suffered.  In August I injured my knee so today was a test to see how I would cope being back in the saddle.

We left Rick at home, he was not happy and gave us a pathetic "don't leave me behind" look. 

Freewheeling down the hill in the crisp, chill air of early morning, squinting because the sun was so low, was a joy.  The lanes are littered with fallen chestnuts so it was quite difficult trying to avoid the prickly little balls.  My knee did quite well but ached and creaked a bit on the climbs.
 

This farm dog gave us a noisy greeting as we cycled by

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    1. Rick stayed at home indoors. (The photo is of a farm dog that we cycled past.)

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  2. I can appreciate how pleasant it must have been to get back on your bike Sue. My knee stopped me from walking freely for many weeks.

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    1. It was nice to get out again but I'm not ready for the Tour de France yet.

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  3. Some lovely weather on the way, perfect for cycling.

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  4. Lovely photo of the misty morning. I'm glad your knee is doing much better Sue.
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Thanks Maria. I love to see the early morning mist below us in the valley.

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  5. Good for you! Glad you are getting back to it! I need to start exercising again; I think I'm finally up to it without causing a setback. :)

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