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sgerrard

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2009, 10:26:04 pm »
Great to hear the cheerful news, Michelle. Bet it made you smile, too. :)

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2009, 11:21:33 pm »
Hi Michelle,

I too was pretty worried about riding a bike after surgery but I wasn't going to let anything stop me from trying. The first few rides were pretty scary but I survived. My only real problem is trying look back over my shoulder to see if any cars are coming behind me. The first time I tried that I almost crashed! I still have issues with that but I realized it's better to look where I am going, instead of looking where I have just been! Keep on riding, it does get better over time. Happy trails! Ann
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2009, 06:41:30 am »
Congrats on the milestone, Michelle!

It's not always easy to ride a bike post op, but with patience and determination it can be done.

Once you master the skill again, it won't leave you.

Happy pedaling  ;D

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2009, 07:29:41 am »
Getting on my bike is next on my list of things to do too!  My husband got it out for me the other day, but I decided to wait until the whole neighborhood wasn't outside to witness this momentous, and possibly humiliating event!  I'm thinking 2am should be safe!   :D

My 6 year old said that since she can ride her bike without training wheels now, I could put them on my bike.  I hope we don't have to resort to that.  I suppose she'd make me wear the Disney princess helmet too!   :-[

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2009, 07:44:40 am »
Lori .....

I loved the imagery of the training wheels and Disney princess helmet!   ;D

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2009, 07:48:49 am »
Ah Lori... you would look cute in a Disney Princess Helmet. ;) ;D

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2009, 02:33:32 pm »
Michelle,

what can I say? CONGRATS to you!!!!!!!!!!!  :-*  :-*  Fab news! I can't even ride a bike and tickled you can.....  enjoy!

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2009, 07:02:45 am »
Quote from: CHD63 on August 31, 2009, 07:44:40 am
Lori .....

I loved the imagery of the training wheels and Disney princess helmet!   ;D

Clarice

Now that is something I'd pay to see.  Any chance you'll post pictures on the Forum, Lori?  ;D
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2009, 09:50:03 am »
I can ride a stationary bike, with no hands  ::)

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2009, 10:59:02 am »
Jan, not a chance.

You'll have to catch me in the act and take your own picture!   :P

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #25 on: September 02, 2009, 01:26:07 pm »
Michelle,

Congratulations on the milestone. Riding a bike for the (second) first time can definitely be challenging. Like Ann said, I also ventured way off course when looking over my shoulder the first couple of times... Be carefull out there.

I'm glad I did the skydiving thing already (3 or 4 years ago)....... I don't think my eye, ear, or mouth would be able to handle the air rushing by at such great speeds :o.

Good luck on your future endeavors.

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2009, 06:53:31 pm »
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Like Ann said, I also ventured way off course when looking over my shoulder the first couple of times... Be carefull out there.

Thanks for the advice Joe. I still cannot walk and look over my shoulder without stumbling so it is a challenge on my bike. A mirror, yes I will buy a mirror. I live in the country so I could fall into a ditch or run into a deer. YIKES!
Michelle :o






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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #27 on: September 04, 2009, 05:24:58 pm »
Hi Michelle,

Forgot to mention one more thing. Never leave home without a cell phone. That way if you do crash (heaven forbid), you can call 911. Have Fun! Ann
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #28 on: September 04, 2009, 05:30:51 pm »
Good advice Ann!
I don't think my husband would let me go alone... he was a wreck when I drove down our street alone.
Michelle  :o
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #29 on: September 04, 2009, 07:59:20 pm »
Hi Michelle

Just take it slow and you'll be fine. Ask your hubby to ride with you? That could be fun! Take care, Ann
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