My knee injury suffered in France was/is a lot worse than expected. I've been fighting this issue since arriving back in the states. Off the bike for a week, on the bike for a day, off the bike for a month, back on the bike every other day. This is the most brutal issue I've ever had to fight with. I feel good, I feel as though I can ride, but as soon as I start pedaling I find I can't. I've had multiple goals to try to accomplish to work my way back on the bike. Talking with the Ortho specialist and he confirmed my plan. There is the annual Death March I have ridden the last four years. This year however, I won't ride to the event I'll drive. Next is the Indiana Randonneur 100K Populaire, 200k, Ohio Randonneur fleche.
Death March 2016:
Still riding my trusty Redline Monocog. Added the Brooks saddle because, well, it's a Brooks.
View from the fire tower.
Post ride standard. Foam rollers, Lacrosse balls, and ice packs on both knees. Both knees? Yes, trying to protect my "bad" knee, I've developed pain in my "good" knee. Not a good start. But I did finish the 55 mile ride with some 4,000ft of climbing steep gravel grades in Hoosier National Forest so I am happy thus far.
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