MWebs

I just got back in from a 25 miler, and I thought to myself it’s about time that I posted my "hello". I registered a few weeks ago and I have been snooping around the Forum doing a lot of research and picking up a lot of information since I have been out of bicycling for a few years. Two reasons for my absence from bicycling; firstly wedded bliss (I’m not giving any excuses), and secondly I herniated my disk (L5, S1) about 15 months ago, which subsequently compressed my sacral nerve which in turn is now effecting the nerve to my left leg thereby causing a constant tingling in my left foot (I don’t recommend this type of issue to anyone, and boy don't I sound like a whiner). After many visits to my chiropractor in Highland Park (I am a true believer of Chiropractic care) I am back on my bike and loving every minute of it.

Both of my rides are Klein; Road Bike - Quantum Race (Ultegra) circa 2000. Mountain Bike - Klein Pinnacle (XT) (Jerry Seinfeld green) circa 1996.

I look forward to contributing if I have anything important to add, I look forward to many years back on my bikes, and most importantly getting reacquainted with other riders in the Northwest burbs of Chicago and in and around Madison WI (when I go to visit my sister and her family).

Be well everyone.

Mike

kenseth03

Well welcome back to the sport. I have been off the bike myself since this past May with herniated disk at my L4 and L5 and a bone putting pressure on my sciatic nerve. I had a lumbar laminectomy about 6 weeks ago so I will be off the bike a while longer. I also am a "victim" of the wedded bliss thing also.
Good luck on your return to the sport and welcome to the forum!

ilmooz

Welcome to the forums.

CbadRider

Welcome to Bike Forums. Check out the Great Lakes regional forum for other riders in Chicago and WI.