Recovery and Repair

The ice and pain killers clearly helped a lot, the following day the knee was sore but much less swollen and working good enough. Probably should have rested it some more but wont have that luxury if it happens on the ride, so why now? Anyways Liz was able to get the spares I needed to fix the bike, gear hanger, chain , pulley/jockey wheels. The rear mech is a bit twisted but changing gear still ok, so will leave that for now and the rear wheel has a slight buckle which I aim to sort before the ride. Managed to get out for a ride with Colin and knee held up pretty good, so quite happy. Colin was suffering a bit with a tight chest, due to a bit of a cold but was able to complete the ride, although I think it took it out of him a bit. Like I said though, on the ride i'm sure both of us will have good and bad days, so good to know we were both able to slug it out and finish, even if not at any great pace. Like I keep saying it's not a race we just have to finish each day. Had some great news today, "Pompeys Pummellers", professional sports masseuses, are going to look after us between now and the ride. They offer a very professional service and will get our bodies as ready as they can be for the ride. We're extremely grateful to them for their off of help and once a week we will be, well pummelled I guess! Links to the website are on the blog, give them a call and see what they can do for you. bye for now Nic