Thankful.. well, let me see.. Until 2 years ago, I had a great job that required travel all over the globe but gave me the luxury of being able to have my bike with me. Up to 3 years ago, I was averaging 300-44 miles per week and still cross racing and training for the PBP. 2 1/2 years ago, I was hit by a car which caused a little Achilles damage. Six months of physio later, they gave up and sent me for surgery. Six months after that, I started riding again only to develop a DVT in the problem leg. I still have issues with that leg in that it damages some valves in the veins affected. 2 years ago the company I spent many years with merged with a US company and all the Corporate jobs, including mine, went to New Jersey.

For the past year and a half, I have been self employed as a consultant/professional pilot and have had a contract I commute to in Edmonton. The job allows a lot of time to rid and the opportunity today to go watch the first stage of the Tour of Alberta . I am also negotiating a new position in my town of residence to start at year end.

I still require a compression sleeve on my leg for riding and recovery and the strength isn't there yet but one month ago I managed a 160 km ride with 11,000 ft vertical.

All in all, no complaints, life is good and getting better. Ride on!