I feel good..big bike ride!
 

Hey ya'all and huggs to those who aren't feeling well ATM.

Dealing with fatigue as my major downfall since the "prognosis" I didn't think I could do anything beyond anything. Still not working, but I feel great. Yesterday I got my MT.Bike back out, polished it, put it on the stand then adjusted everything.... Man it felt good to be out in the shed tinkering with it again, because I've been so depressed and ****** off for a long while.

Well I feel great, because after getting the bike all adjusted, I put on my shorts then hopped on it for the first time in a year. After a short hop down the road and back I got these crazy thoughts.... My parents are at camp and I thought about riding my bike there;) So I did! lol...

I rode my MT.Bike 30 miles yesterday to visit my mom and dad at camp, but when I wheeled in they were like "You're crazy!" I was like "I know! but I'm tired of not doing anything" So with a fresh, cold cup of water and a tuna sandwhich, mom says "You're not riding back" I'm like .. "no ****, because my *** is sore as frig!" lol My sister came and got me to take me back, but wooo it was fun...so great to be on that road with my bike after so much time passed and all the BS.... I had a moment and yes....it was emotional lol..

Today my *** is kicked and I am soothing a sore butt-cheek.... I may have to put on a softer seat... I'm thinking of getting a Hybrid bike though..one that has thinner wheels than the MT.Bike, but wide enough for "some" off road. I think I'll be doing more road riding than off road...soooo.

Anyways.... I had fun yesterday and I'm in a great mood!.

Take care everyone:hug:

WooHoo TX :thud::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

That is awesome!

Excellent! Yahoo!
Sometimes we overdo it, but ahhh it feels great to do things a bit daring. I'm glad you had a good time and enjoyed your ride. It must have felt great with the sun on your face and hopefully the wind at your back. :)

Yeah, we all pay but it's so much fun.:D I don't think I can ride a bike other than a stationary one. I haven't tired it in 10 years. You did great. Congratulations even if you have a sore butt-ski. Maybe you should get a gel seat. Lol

Eric, you rock!!!

I haven't been on my bike for 2 years, but have been thinking about it. Guess its time to dust it off and take it for a ride. We live right by some great mountain biking trails. Wish you lived closer!

ERIC, DUDE!

This is an awesome post! You made me feel great just reading it. I can so relate to what you are talking about the "feelings" that result.

First is the wild thinking, then the buzz of rebellion to what you are told and "expected" to do, then the actual going out and doing it with a "to heck with the consequences later." Man! What a feeling!

My philosophy of life is, "don't even tell me I can't do something." I will do what I desire until or unless my body tells me otherwise. Scr*w common sense.

I love your drive, motivation, and rebellious attitude. YOU have taken control of yourself, refusing to be defined by others. GO FOR IT!

I often determine my actions based on this bit of wisdom. "Guilt weighs ounces, but regret weighs tons."

Best of luck to you and everything you are going to do!

Cool Eric! You don't need a softer seat, just get some good bike shorts. If you don't like the tight lycra, they make baggy mountain bike shorts with a padded chamois in them. The hardest part of riding longer distances is getting your butt, shoulders, and hands used to being on the bike that long. Keep spinning and keep pushing those boundaries.

OOPS, I meant Eric..:o It's TXBatman's fault. :D

I'm going to be in a charity Relay for life ride in Chaumont NY in July. 62 miles is the distance, but you don't have to go the whole distance. I have two sponsors so far.
Since my last post I have totaled 225 miles of riding... I have lost 7 pounds and now weigh 172 pounds.

Thanks for the responses.... Take care.

Yepp, but I do believe my *** and hands are now numb enough to not feel anything :cool: What I have is a MT. Bike(DiamondBackResponse Sport) that I ride mostly on the road.. Low geared and big tires. I don't go that fast and I put max pressure in the tires for the road.

It's good for now, not fast, but I am planning my next bike for next season.... Will be a road bike all the way, just have to do a lot of searching for the best one. I do love how I can ride down old beat roads with my MT.bike though. I even took an old railroad bed as a shortcut the other day....My Sport bike went flawlessly...and lots of fun.

Rock it Hun, grab every second you have somewhat free from this crap. It has taken me too long to learn to push/play do what ever on the few decent days I have. I've blown too much time and still do at times ( the depression, the MS illness, illness as in sick.....the whatever my excuse is - LOL)
I totally agree with NeuroNixed Craig " I love your drive, motivation, and rebellious attitude. YOU have taken control of yourself, refusing to be defined by others. GO FOR IT!"
Just one tip - Keep your rebellious attitude! It alone will take you many places, it will drive your mind and body to limits you can not imagine. I know as I was once one with such. Much Luv and Respect - :hug:

Know that the MS thing is all new to me and I was not really being rebellious or anything, I just got tired of not doing stuff and worrying. I just hopped on the bike and took a spin..my worries split in half and it felt good. I feel good so why not. I haven't felt anything like I did several months ago when all the strange dizzy spells and stuff happened.

I just live like I always have...screw it..whatever happens happens...I'm having fun right now and I don't worry 24/7/... I try hard to not think about the crap...it happens, but I try to not think about it. Doc says all is looking good and that makes things seem better than before when I thought I would be incontinent and a ****** off, old bastard lol,. Not like I thought it would be.