Originally Posted by
RonH
Sorry to hear about your back.
I'm 73 and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis about 3 years ago. My spine doc (who is a cyclist) told me to continue riding my drop bar road bikes. They're great for stretching out my lower back.
Once my back straightened back out, I was ready to think about riding again. And today was that day! It was only a short 8 miler, but it felt great to be back on my bike & back on the trails that I have been missing so much!
Im going to be cautious & not push it too much by riding any great distances just yet, BUT, I have noticed the unpaved part of the trail heading into Palatka from Keystone Heights is being paved now! AND, this trail will eventually lead all the way to St. Augustine!! Wow!!
Man, I have been chomping at the bit & biding my time while battling cabin fever, so I readjusted my brakes, my front derailer, handlebars & seat post & I put on a new chain & seat. When I got off the bike I had to make a few more adjustments but my bike is more ready than I am! I’m also going to start planning to hit that Withlacoochie Trail I’ve heard so much about!