THE SIMPLE JOY OF RIDING A BIKE

Late last week I got the news I'd been waiting (and hoping) for. With the blessing of my surgeon and family doctor I was given permission to get back on my bicycle! I'll admit that I've been just as nervous as I've been excited. I was told that I could "ease back into it" by my surgeon, Dr. Salotto. My wife, who is pretty convinced that I'm incapable of easing into anything, held her breath as I clipped in for the first time in six months. A little pre-ride celebration! My first ride since October...and I wouldn't have done it with anyone else! Thanks for coming with me, Sweetheart! -- April 9, 2017 I think she was surprised when I suggested a short 3 mile ride home from the middle school where I teach after we dropped my truck off for my son. As far as I'm concerned...that's "easing into it." What a feeling it was getting back on my bike. I really missed this...the sense of freedom...the wind in my face...the simpl...