Sunshine and spring like temperatures, plus feeling a little bit of strength,encouraged me to take my first ride since August. During that month I went in for surgery for cancer on my tonsil and lymph node. Went through radiation and chemo-therapy from Sept. to Nov. Have been on a feeding tube since Sept. and probably have another month to go due to some swallowing problems. My weight is down from 188 to 145 which includes almost all my muscle mass.

Did ten miles on the MUP through the local greenway. Plan to start working out at the fitness center when the tube comes out as I will be able to eat enough to train.

It's been a tough six months and still some time to go, but it sure has given me an appreciation for physical fitness and being able to ride a bike.

Al