Marina, good writeup on the trike, I wondered if trikes didn't require some different muscles, especially core, some trike riders have told me things like that. But you're right, there are so many different kinds of trikes, a person might be able to choose based on their strengths. I guess that's the point of hand crank's vs pedal power and upright vs a more prone position. Interesting stuff, much more complicated than 2 wheel bikes.
TM, good news on the walking without sticks progress and opening the outdoor pool. I finished my "walking pole" classes. Using 2 poles definitely takes the strain off of my knees, probably allows me a better gait, and seems to afford less likelihood of falling. Even with 2 poles though, I can only walk a little over a mile before I begin to loose control of my foot and leg. The PT who was conducting the class thought I walked better with an ankle brace on but suggested I look at some different types. An ankle brace did help me with my cycling to the point I didn't need it after a while, so maybe I'll look into it. My plan is to work more on the walking after the MS 150 ride at the end of June. I'd really like to be able to hike again someday.
Pell, you recovered from your century yet? I was awfully puny for the following two weeks after mine but I seem to be OK now.
Rode 170 miles last week, without much climbing to speak of. My climbing buddy, the hot blond yoga chick, has been out of commission so far this year and my other buddies aren't real keen on it. The ride coming up next weekend includes a major climb as part of the century loop so it's very possible I may not end up with the whole 100 miles. Gonna have to play this one by ear.
Keep it up,
Larry
TM, good news on the walking without sticks progress and opening the outdoor pool. I finished my "walking pole" classes. Using 2 poles definitely takes the strain off of my knees, probably allows me a better gait, and seems to afford less likelihood of falling. Even with 2 poles though, I can only walk a little over a mile before I begin to loose control of my foot and leg. The PT who was conducting the class thought I walked better with an ankle brace on but suggested I look at some different types. An ankle brace did help me with my cycling to the point I didn't need it after a while, so maybe I'll look into it. My plan is to work more on the walking after the MS 150 ride at the end of June. I'd really like to be able to hike again someday.
Pell, you recovered from your century yet? I was awfully puny for the following two weeks after mine but I seem to be OK now.
Rode 170 miles last week, without much climbing to speak of. My climbing buddy, the hot blond yoga chick, has been out of commission so far this year and my other buddies aren't real keen on it. The ride coming up next weekend includes a major climb as part of the century loop so it's very possible I may not end up with the whole 100 miles. Gonna have to play this one by ear.
Keep it up,
Larry
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