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That is the size of the grin on my face after taking my beloved G3 WO out on the road for the first time in 3 1/2 months since my spinal surgery. I got the go ahead from the Physio after last evenings spinal rehab session at my local hospital. I went for a quiet bible in the lovely autumn sunshine through the little lanes in Worcestershire near my home and felt no Ill effects after. Only covered about 15 miles, but had a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at the National Trust cafe at the Clent Hills car park. Hurdle gone over

Tommy RE

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Tommy RE wrote: Only covered about 15 miles, but had a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at the National Trust cafe at the Clent Hills car park.

Brilliant Neil. I know how wonderful that feels too. If you'd ridden 150 miles it wouldn't have been any greater achievement. It's so easy to take these simple pleasures for granted.

Take it easy, Neil!! Remember it is a " rigid!".

Nice one, take it easy and enjoy.

Great news Neil,

So pleased for both you, and Popsie (is she still phoenix as well?).... a new chapter for you both.

Good luck
Peter

Great to hear you and Popsie/Phoenix are both well, happy riding! Andy

SPRIDDLER wrote:

Tommy RE wrote: Only covered about 15 miles, but had a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at the National Trust cafe at the Clent Hills car park.

Brilliant Neil. I know how wonderful that feels too. If you'd ridden 150 miles it wouldn't have been any greater achievement. It's so easy to take these simple pleasures for granted.

Too true Neville, it just felt great to be out. I hoping to get a bit more in before the weather turns with my local VMCC section as they tend to chose the quieter roads and not too long a trip between stops.

Tommy RE wrote: Too true Neville, it just felt great to be out. I hoping to get a bit more in before the weather turns with my local VMCC section as they tend to chose the quieter roads and not too long a trip between stops.

It was nearly 3 yrs before I was fit enough (and brave enough) for my first ride on my adapted Matchless; just a few times around the camping field at a rally. It ranks as one of my most memorable rides, ever.

The important bit is " (and brave enough) ".

Not a popular thing to say, but it took me a few miles after my relatively recent "offs" before I got full confidence back.

And it was the same with knee surgery. My squash game took a while to return to all out effort.

Go for little and often and everything will fall into place and you body will get time to adjust and fully heal.

Best wishes

Johnny B