My first ride since April

[Momz]

Today I rode my 98 Valk for the first time since April of this year. I had surgey on May 19th to aleiviate some neuromuscular issues caused by my spinal chords peripheral ligaments calcifying and occluding the nerve signals from my brain to my extremeties.

I rode about 10 miles on EN Hines Parkway to the Nankin Mills and back home. My wife followed behind in my pickup truck. She had her riding gear in the truck in case I could not continue my ride; she could then ride the bike home and I could drive my truck. My Valk seemed somehow smaller than I had remembered and less heavy than I remember. I know that I will have to learn to adjust to a new riding style as my limitations are going to play heavily on future rides.

I want to publicly thank my wife for her support my efforts to help me continue riding. She is a dedicated rider that some VRCC members had the oppurtunity to meet at INZANE X.

[tagalong]

Yeah George!!  Dinner meeting tomorrow night with a ride for dessert!!  Shall we watch for both of you on bikes?  We're thrilled for you both!  John and Alane

[f-Stop]

Wow!   Wonderful to hear that you are back in the wind!
Unfortunately, did not meet your wife at InZane X...she sounds like a great person. 
I guess I was too busy riding around enjoying your great state.

[JDW365]

Outstanding George!  One step at a time, one day at a time.  I remember your post prior to surgery, I am glad you kept a positive attitude. After meeting you and your wife at InZane I knew you would be back in the wind.  Wooohoooo!  Next year at InZane, maybe we can hook up for a ride!  Great news.  JDW

[Michael K (Az.)]

 
From way out here in Arizona!!

[chrise2469]

Fantastic George.   It's great to hear that your back in the saddle again.

That's great news.  Now don't be a guy and go for a thousand miler tomorrow.   You sure are lucky to have such a great wife.

Take it easy and ride safe.

[highcountry]

Congrats and welcome back to the wind!

[bg]

glad to hear you  got in a little ride.
hope it's the first of many for you.

[shortleg]

  Just remember,Baby steps !!!!!!
         Shortleg[Dave]

[Normandog]

That's cool Momz. Good news. Great wife. 

[ChromeDome]

Great news ... and like SHort Leg Dave said ... Baby Steps!

[~ Timbrwolf]

. . ....most excellent news George ! .. ...we got us a nice group comming together for ...Dragons on the Lake...and its growing bigger all the time... gonna be great having both..you and Pam..riding there !  


. ...were gonna have us a....XTRA LARGE TIME !!! ..  

[Charlie]

Awesome news, George!!!  Also, it was good to see you and your wife at Inzane.  Hope all continues to go well, and we will see you on the road!

[JimL]

Excellent news.....those are the kind of stories that I enjoy hearing! 

[big d]

congratulations on finally getting back in the wind. those of us lucky enough to have a wife that rides her own are truely blessed, for they know what it means to us. she is definately a keeper. look forward to seeing both of you at inzane next year. ride safe.

[Karen]

That is absolutely the best news I've heard or seen all day, congratulations on your persistence, and for doing it with a safety net, and for finishing! I was on Hines drive from Northville to Plymouth after Inzane when I was looking for my grandparents graves. It is a beautiful road. I expect to ride with you next year, you have put a big smile on my face!