Back On Two Wheels

I’m ready now. It’s been nearly five weeks. The surgeon said don’t cycle for six weeks. I asked a straightforward question. Could I cycle an electric bike a bit sooner? Her answer was pragmatic and reassuring.

Maybe at four weeks. You’ll know yourself. Nothing too hilly. Maybe thirty minutes to an hour.

– Surgeon Niamh F.

Last week was number four. I cycled gently to get olives and hummus at the market in town. Just short of three kilometres in total, there and back. First trip negotiated safely.

Today is day two. I may cycle thirty minutes. It’s all very exciting. Also, it’s raining. Five weeks of scorched earth is over. A return to normal service is on the cards.

My body is recovering well. Likewise, my garden. Autumn will be so exciting after all the restrictions of summer ’26.

Author: Pádraig

Healthy mind in a healthy body. Garden, bike, jog and swim. The magic bullet is writing about it all so when I'm eighty-something I can read back about the days I'll have forgotten. View all posts by Pádraig