Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - No bike for about a month
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Griffin2020
08-25-09, 01:04 AM
Well, I had toe surgery today, and so I am completely off the bike for probably a month.
I am getting rid of my Allez so that I am not tempted to go out there and hop on it for a ride.
I CANNOT wait until I can get back on two wheels (I will pickup my Cervelo about the time that I can start riding again).
txvintage
08-25-09, 02:14 AM
I feel your pain. Well, not toe pain, but being forced off the bike is a real pain. It ends eventually, I hope.
Skones MickLoud
08-25-09, 02:19 AM
Clipless pedals/shoes and pedal with just the good foot!
Griffin2020
08-25-09, 09:43 AM
yeah...I have clipless, but my doc is more concerned about hitting and damaging the repaired digit.
I also have a hard-soled walking boot (happen to work for the manfacturer), and the doc was not real happy when I mentioned putting a cleat on the bottom so that I could ride.
eshvanu
08-25-09, 10:21 PM
Take it easy, and let yourself heal well. I hope you recover quickly and fully.
Tom Stormcrowe
08-25-09, 11:17 PM
Don't get rid of your Allez, just have a friend keep the wheels for you for a Month, or until your Dr releases you. ;)
Griffin2020
08-26-09, 12:50 PM
Allez is already gone, but that was the plan all along. Just doing it now means that I am not tempted (although with the way my foot feels, I am not really tempted...but I would much rather be on a bike than sitting behind my desk fighting the pain pill loopies...).
I should get the Cervelo in 3 weeks, and my new Cyclocross bike (for commuting) a week or so after that.
cohophysh
08-26-09, 01:29 PM
damn, I would have taken care of it for you :)