It was wonderful to be pedaling again. Now that I’ve been set free, I rode over to the park; did two circuits; and rode home. That was much more fun than using an indoor bike.

Of course I didn’t attempt a long ride; that’s not wise when you’ve been off the bike for three months. I got in just under seven miles; and I’ll build from there. 

The outside of my elbow, surprisingly, was where I started to get some twinges. This occurred during my second round of the park; and I decided it was better to head home after finishing that lap. I would have liked to do more; but I figured that those twinges meant I was pushing the limit.

I can discuss it with the physical therapist tomorrow. I don’t know exactly how much weight the doctor meant; and did he mean push-up exercises; carrying; or both? Would an 11-mile trip be too much, too soon? If it isn’t, maybe I can ride to the salvage store Saturday!