Originally Posted by
deacon mark
All the parishioner's at the parish just keep shaking there heads and saying, I hope you have had enough with the bike and stay off it. They are not helpful in the respect and I think deep inside they just think, hey get over it and stop riding outside. Actually that is almost cruel in a sense from the prospective of what a person finds rewarding. However on another note I am a working guitarist and have played for 52 years. I am basically a jazz guitarist and I repair guitars and right now I can play fine. The accident did not cause any problems there and i am glad. I don't want to ruin that and the last 6 days indoors on the trainer have been so good both physically and mentally. I road inside today 18 miles in 75 minutes with average power of 93 watts. Normally I would ride inside and could do 18 in an hour and average from 115 to 160 watts. I am just spinning easy gear no pushing as still using a walker to not weight bearing as such. When I see the ortho dr next will get the run down on what I hopefully can do.
On a positive note, my left foot drop has gotten much better can now lift my heel off the flour really well so it is coming back. Long way tiill full strength but I think it will come back at least ok. The outside my my thigh still numb and tingling in foot.
It's really is that each of our lives are ours to make & live.
Being open and listening to others suggestions is worthwhile, if they offer a view not yet perceived and options not yet known. but then the decisions should always be and are yours to make - in so far for which you have some control over. Being run into by a deer is one of those decisions placed on you and not in your control.
Aging does seem to place us in a position to make decisions for what is most important. It clarifies what is gloss and what is fundamental/essential.
If riding on a bike is important, then the 'how' of it needs to fit into your life in a harmonious fashion. If, at this time, riding a stationary bike is the best option, then that's it, for now.
If, in future times, riding outdoors is again an option, then 'how' best to do that becomes a consideration.
Over the past few years I have eliminated a few activities which present much higher risk of serious injury than what I feel can weather well. So they have been curtailed.
Cycling is not one of those - it's actually quite fundamental to me, my spirit and soul (among other things).
I'm hoping to always be able to have ride until my time comes... The future being fully unknown - what does happen will be seen.
What you and I and all have is 'Now'; best to live that now, and just prepare your intent for what might be...
Living 'Now' is not a free-for-all of doing anything. There's always staying true to your soul and character, and your 'intent' helps shape that.
As mentioned, developing a 'Mutual Support Group' is a great idea. A group where each is willing to each other in times of need. Even more appropriate when things become more difficult for each to do, Especially for those living alone. Retirement homes perform that, for a cost. But there's no reason to not do that also in a neighborhood or other group (like a church group). Some may need more help more often, but that's what living a 'civilized' life is all about. It starts with those who live near you...
Ride On
Yuri