Originally Posted by
canklecat
Pain has been more of a disincentive than heat for me. I did two rides last week in 100+ heat. Wasn't too bad. Casual paced group, friends to chatter with and take my mind off the heat. Some of those folks had ridden almost every day of July, so my riding two days was no big deal. One of those fellows is in his early 70s. Several 50+ folks I know are riding fast group rides and even crits in this heat. They're a lot tougher than I am.
But the shoulder and neck pain from the May injury still pesters me. It's not bad on the indoor trainer but once I add in the lumpy roads it's a chore to finish 20 miles without stopping, and even 30-40 miles with a few stops.
You really got screwed.
My broken rib is healing nicely and I'm finally able to do road rides with climbing. Previously I had been riding fixed gear, spinning easily on the trail. Every few days I'm reminded that the rib still has not healed completely and lifting a car battery this past Sunday was one of those times.
I hear what you are saying about lumpy roads. Jostling the torso feels like taking punches to the body.
Man, I really hope you get better soon. If soon is not possible then eventually.
I've been told that to suffer patiently is a great grace. Easier to say than to do, that's for sure.
-Tim-