For me I don't know how long the lay off has been. I think that it's been 7 or 8 years. It's not that I haven't ridden at all in that much time, it just hasn't been the same. In my case, I know that it's all mental. I think that it's PTSD from when I broke my elbows. I've tried visits with a psychologist and I've definitely made some progress but I've had a couple of pretty serious setbacks too.
Deege, I hope that everything goes well for you. Please keep in touch whether the news is good or bad.
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