I was getting on my bike for a fun submax. I dropped a shoe cover and bent down to pick it up. All of a sudden a white hot bolt of pain shot through my back. I could not stand and I had a hard time catching my breath. Eventually the pain subsided and I was able to get on my bike and complete the ride. However, the pain has been getting worse and today, 3 days later, I can hardly stand. The chiropractor said it was time to take it easy. Actually, after a very careful exam, he said that at my age, yuck yuck, I should be glad I did not blow out a disc.
What is a biker to do? I will do the easy, supposedly rehabbing exercises that were given to me, I will continue to take massive amounts of Advil and take it easy. Not riding is booooooring. I miss riding on beautiful days like today. But my hip has had enough.
So think of me and ride hard. I am here inside watching the Bears.
