Re: [RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-17 Thread cyclotourist 
Gonna' be a good time!

On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 11:33 PM, Hugh Smitham 
wrote:

> David,
>
> So glad your back on the bike bro. I like the way your thinking and before
> long you'll back in your good ol shape. Looking forward to the shindig at
> the end of June, so take it mellow Mr.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> ~Hugh
>
>
> On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:56:33 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my
>> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and
>> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out
>> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail
>> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the
>> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had
>> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what
>> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now
>> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as
>> down-hill as the streets are!
>> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy.
>> 
>> Favorite pic from the day:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>>
>> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o.
>> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later...
>>  well, my clavicle is
>> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
>> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang
>> out in:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/
>>
>> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on
>> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my
>> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the
>> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my
>> Moustache bar stand by...
>>
>> So good times this weekend!
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-17 Thread Hugh Smitham 
David,

So glad your back on the bike bro. I like the way your thinking and before 
long you'll back in your good ol shape. Looking forward to the shindig at 
the end of June, so take it mellow Mr. 

Warm Regards,

~Hugh

On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:56:33 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my 
> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and 
> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out 
> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail 
> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the 
> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had 
> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what 
> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now 
> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as 
> down-hill as the streets are!
> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy. 
> 
> Favorite pic from the day: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>
> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o. 
> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later... 
>  well, my clavicle is 
> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang 
> out in: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/ 
>
> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on 
> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my 
> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the 
> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my 
> Moustache bar stand by... 
>
> So good times this weekend! 
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-17 Thread cyclotourist 
Oh, push ups scare me, just the thought of them! I imagine the bone
cracking again, that's an image!!!

On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 10:53 PM, IanA  wrote:

> That collarbone will bother you for a while. I broke mine (Superman
> landing over the handlebars when front wheel locked in a crack in the
> road).  The bone knitted back together relatively quickly and came back
> together straight, but I think the muscles and tendons take quite a bit
> longer to regain strength.  A longer ride would bother the shoulder, but
> pretty sure only because of the muscle atrophy in the area.  As part of
> your back to bike regimen, add in regular sets of push-ups and other
> strength building techniques.  Ron's comments about core strength are good
> to keep in mind on and off the bike.
>
> Best wishes for the continuing healing process and get the strength back
> as soon as possible.
>
> Ian A/Canada
>
> On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:56:33 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my
>> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and
>> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out
>> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail
>> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the
>> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had
>> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what
>> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now
>> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as
>> down-hill as the streets are!
>> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy.
>> 
>> Favorite pic from the day:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>>
>> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o.
>> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later...
>>  well, my clavicle is
>> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
>> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang
>> out in:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/
>>
>> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on
>> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my
>> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the
>> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my
>> Moustache bar stand by...
>>
>> So good times this weekend!
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-17 Thread IanA 
That collarbone will bother you for a while. I broke mine (Superman landing 
over the handlebars when front wheel locked in a crack in the road).  The 
bone knitted back together relatively quickly and came back together 
straight, but I think the muscles and tendons take quite a bit longer to 
regain strength.  A longer ride would bother the shoulder, but pretty sure 
only because of the muscle atrophy in the area.  As part of your back to 
bike regimen, add in regular sets of push-ups and other strength building 
techniques.  Ron's comments about core strength are good to keep in mind on 
and off the bike.

Best wishes for the continuing healing process and get the strength back as 
soon as possible.

Ian A/Canada

On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:56:33 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my 
> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and 
> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out 
> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail 
> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the 
> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had 
> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what 
> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now 
> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as 
> down-hill as the streets are!
> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy. 
> 
> Favorite pic from the day: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>
> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o. 
> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later... 
>  well, my clavicle is 
> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang 
> out in: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/ 
>
> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on 
> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my 
> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the 
> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my 
> Moustache bar stand by... 
>
> So good times this weekend! 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-17 Thread Michael Hechmer 
Pain is nature's way of telling us to stop.  Glad to hear you are healing 
but do take it easy.

Michael

On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 1:56:33 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my 
> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and 
> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out 
> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail 
> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the 
> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had 
> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what 
> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now 
> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as 
> down-hill as the streets are!
> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy. 
> 
> Favorite pic from the day: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>
> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o. 
> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later... 
>  well, my clavicle is 
> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang 
> out in: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/ 
>
> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on 
> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my 
> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the 
> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my 
> Moustache bar stand by... 
>
> So good times this weekend! 
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-16 Thread cyclotourist 
Thanks, Ron! I tried to keep that in mind, not sure what wasn't working. I
think the distance with those bars I'm not used to. Whenever I ride with
them extensively, they cause shoulder aches. They're fine and good for
short hops 'round town, but not 25 milers IMHO.

DP, I did feel good, so kept going! Nothing terribly bad, but I'm imagining
I'm not helping the healing process along too much...

Doug, it was this great weather... just couldn't stay at home any longer!
Luckily I had the endurance to do a 17 then 25er, but better take it easy...

On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 1:11 PM, Ron Mc  wrote:

> I hope you're in the habit of bending your elbows and supporting with your
> core muscles.
> Keeping  your upper back relaxed is very important, especially for long
> rides.
> good luck.
>
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[RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-16 Thread Deacon Patrick 
Welcome back! Or not. Sardonic grin.

For myself, I find it stunningly hard, no matter how hard I try, not to be 
stupid when I inherently am. One of the best things I've learned so far? 
Listen to my body. It's smarter than me! Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:56:33 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my 
> clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and 
> temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out 
> "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail 
> grade out and back, right. After getting to the end of it, enjoying the 
> weather, and seeing the minimal elevation dirt trail in front of me, I had 
> to give it a try. At least until it gets bumps (it's all bumpy). Oh what 
> the heck, might as well ride to the end, it's all down-hill from there. Now 
> at the end, I might as well take the dirt trails back home, they're just as 
> down-hill as the streets are!
> In all, 17 miles with 700 ft of elevation... pretty mellow, but bumpy. 
> 
> Favorite pic from the day: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/26414997023/
>
> Next day, I said I'll take it easy. Just go for a ride with the 13 y.o. 
> Same plan, nice and steady. 25 miles and 1700 ft later... 
>  well, my clavicle is 
> definitely hurting today. D'oh!
> Not too many pics from Sunday, but sure found the best back yard to hang 
> out in: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/27039068645/in/photostream/ 
>
> Have decided I don't care of Albatross bars for long rides. I put them on 
> to take the weight off my arms/shoulder, but instead they force my 
> shoulders up too far, and make me feel like I'm hunched up. Lowering the 
> bars puts too much weight on my hands uncomfortably. Probably back to my 
> Moustache bar stand by... 
>
> So good times this weekend! 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-16 Thread Ron Mc 
I hope you're in the habit of bending your elbows and supporting with your 
core muscles.
Keeping  your upper back relaxed is very important, especially for long 
rides.  
good luck.  

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