Well it's coming up to three months since my accident and it's not been plain sailing (shortly after the cast came off I managed to pick up an infection in the elbow wound which took five weeks of antibiotics to clear up). I've started physio and the prognosis is 80% movement in the shoulder and a similar amount in the elbow - not too bad considering the damage. The surgeon doesn't want me to cycle outside for at least another two or three months (a slight knock could be problematic). The arms is still very weak anyway.

With being unable to get on the bike I've not been around here much - I didn't want to remind myself what I was missing.

This weekend though I've bitten the bullet and bought a trainer so whilst I might only see the spare bedrooms walls at least I'll be able to get my legs back up to strength ready for when I can get out.

Richard