TEDIUM This convalescent stage sure is tedium. I can’t do much because my hand simply isn’t ready yet; but sitting around binge-watching YouTube videos is turning my brain to mush. Or is the problem a short attention span? Today I didn’t even go to pedal a WattBike®. Sometimes I just don’t feel like it; and […]
Viribus Adult E-Trike This Viribus Adult E-Trike is a boon to riders needing a boost. Or, its 36V 10Ah lithium battery can be removed; and you can ride on muscle power alone. The roomy rear basket is great for bringing home a load of groceries; or for taking a picnic lunch to the local park. All
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Fitness Tracker Smart Watch The Fitness Tracker Smart Watch is great for many activities! Cycling, of course; but also for running; mountain-climbing; and even yoga. Fitness Tracker Smart Watch has a large, easily read touchscreen; and is compatible with many cell phones. You can keep track of your heart rate; oxygen levels; and more! This
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Did I Really? Did I really need to hunker down at home so soon? According to the forecast, yes. This morning it was gloomy gray; and in the low- to mid-50s. NOAA showed a wind advisory from noon onwards; and possible heavy rain. Of course I wanted to miss that! I was expecting a laundry
Phase Two Today began post-surgery Phase Two. This morning I had my follow-up with the surgeon. It was a relief to get rid of that big, bulky dressing; and as an additional relief, there were no stitches to be removed. There are internal sutures; but they’ll dissolve over the next 4-6 weeks. The external incision is
Dead Slow? Am I going dead slow? I’m not equipped with a Chadburn, so I can’t be quite certain. but I’m not getting anywhere at the moment. I found that I can adjust the seat post on a WattBike® if I clamp said post in the crook of my left elbow. Yesterday that seemed too
Elite Arion Folding Rollers Elite Arion Folding Rollers let you ride indoors; and take up less space than a trainer. They also offer a different “riding” experience. Rollers demand attention to balance; smooth pedaling; and holding to a narrow line. I tried rollers; but never got really confident on them. Thus I prefer a trainer,
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Convalescent I’m in the convalescent stage now. Day before yesterday I had CMC arthroplasty; and ever since have been learning how to manage with one hand. Luckily my left hand is the one affected; and I’m right-handed. That makes things a little easier; but it’s still tricky. I quickly learned how to get lids off
Time-Crunched Cyclist Time-Crunched Cyclist describes so many of us! What with a full-time job; for some, a second job; a family; and so on, time to ride can easily fall by the wayside. I myself never worried too much about it. If time to ride meant letting housework slide, I just let it slide! I
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RED LETTER DAY! Today is a red letter day: I’m retired! Zero more days to have to go to work! Goodness knows, I’ve wanted this for a long, long time; and I finally decided to make the jump. No small part of my desire to hit this red letter day, is the various health issues