I rode my bike

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  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    You brought tears to my eyes, as to my husband's after I handed him my laptop to read. He is an avid cyclist, and we just sold his Free Agent BMX bike he raced as a teen in the 80s.
    I was in a wheelchair 10-12 yrs ago after an accident and spinal injury. I thought my days on a bike were over. Even after I was able to walk better, I still had extra weight I had gained over the years and no way would my spine ever be able to handle a bike saddle.

    But my husband was determined to get me rolling. He found a recumbent 3-wheel at his local bike shop and they let me borrow it for a couple of weeks. The first time I rolled down our street, I couldn't keep the tears from falling.
    What an amazing sense of freedom!
    Your post took me right back to that moment 4 years ago when I felt the wind in my face, and the feeling of hope.

    What a wonderful accomplishment for you! You are reclaiming your life. it is certainly an amazing feeling! :happy:
  • viccigb
    viccigb Posts: 93 Member
    Way to go!!! Your post made my day!
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    Love this post! You are so freaking awesome! xo
  • AEFidgets
    AEFidgets Posts: 243
    Well done!!! That "maybe" a mile will build into so much more. Never doubt that you can do it, just take it one revolution at a time.
  • JessyJ03
    JessyJ03 Posts: 627 Member
    I recently got back on a bike myself for the first time in 14-15 years! Let me tell you it was scary! AND HARD! And hurt my knees... but I could do it and I was really proud of myself. I probably look funny at 300 lbs on a bicycle in a major biking community (we get the pros that train here during the off season) but I don't care!

    GO YOU CONGRATS!
  • Ghette
    Ghette Posts: 350 Member
    That's so awesome! :drinker:
  • vzryder
    vzryder Posts: 129 Member
    WTG! Good for you, just goes to show , you can do it!!

    At 55 yo I too took up bicycling for exercise, due to many physical/health issues that is the only exercise recommended to me by my Specialists.
    Well at first I was just like you, then got to a whole 300 metres, with several stops, puffing.....................

    Now up to 10-15 klm per day and have done 25 klm to buy cat food!
    Now I have joined local group ''Mad Cyclogists'' and so looking forward to social rides of between 20 -100 klm , hey and aren't I proud of me :)

    So good luck, keep at it , you are a winner!!
  • littlewhittles
    littlewhittles Posts: 402 Member
    Congrats! I had a variation of a road bike built for me last year, but when I would ride it (once, really) I felt like a circus bear, exactly! That was my thought. I haven't taken it out again, but I got on it in my garage the other day and felt I fit it better. Keep it up!
  • JaceyMarieS
    JaceyMarieS Posts: 692 Member
    Awesomely awesome! Your perseverance is absolutely inspiring!
  • mdbs2004
    mdbs2004 Posts: 220 Member
    Good for you!!!! Great Job!!
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
    Awesome, can't tell you how happy this makes me!
  • FITFORT
    FITFORT Posts: 85
    Aww...GOOSE BUMPS!!!

    Congrats:))
  • threeonethree
    threeonethree Posts: 182 Member
    Awesome man!!! Hard work is paying off.
  • SueB3136
    SueB3136 Posts: 4 Member
    Way to go!!!! Congratulations!!!
  • Christylee76
    Christylee76 Posts: 138 Member
    You leave me speechless...Where is a LOVE button when you need one:)
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    I'm choking up with emotion reading your story. Congratulations! You should be incredibly proud that you haven't given up. Your future is bright, and you'll have a lot more years with your son! :smile:
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    I LOVE this post and I can just feel your happiness! Great job!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Congratulation!!! Your hard work has paid of!
  • murphinchina
    murphinchina Posts: 72
    Hey man, I just joined Dec 31st, so I don't know your history (except what's in this post) and really don't know you from Adam. But, your attitude and enthusiasm are inspiring. I can feel them through your words. I can only hope that I have half the determination that you've had, you really give me the feeling that I can do this too!

    Congratulations!

    And thanks!
  • CyclingAddict
    CyclingAddict Posts: 61
    Excellent! Congrats!
  • stephanie40403
    stephanie40403 Posts: 98 Member
    I say HELL YAH!
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    That's freakin' awesome! :)
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Great job! Keep riding!
  • Dabbadee
    Dabbadee Posts: 9
    WAY TO GO! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. :bigsmile:
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    This is so awesome. Good job OP. I haven't ridden a bike other than a stationary bike since I was 12. Perhaps it's time for me to try.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    you are amazing hoss!
  • guwisti
    guwisti Posts: 171 Member
    That's FANTASTIC!!! :D
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    Congrats and way to go!!!

    Keep up the great work!!!
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    I love this, you are freaking amazing. Most people would have given up, but then again they would also have totally missed out on the pride and joy you are exuding!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Made me cry. Don't know you but so proud of you. Thank you for sharing.

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