Back to group riding! – BionicOldGuy

I decided that my stamina was back enough to try a group ride on Tuesdays. We did one of my favorite rides – “around the reservoir” plus the Casa Loma Road out and back. I rode recumbent because it’s easier on my back and less likely to cause my stenosis to flare up. I used the electric assist as needed to keep up. and had plenty of battery to see me through the ride. A very pleasant ride on a beautiful late fall day.

After the ride was over, I freaking fell off the bike. As I swung my leg over it caught on the frame tube, so I was temporarily balanced on one leg. Before I lost it, I fell backwards, hitting my back (near the sacrum) and my head on the pavement. Luckily, my helmet saved me. So now I have a new helmet (not a good idea to use it again after a big impact). Also back pain, which should go away in a day or two. Time to work harder on balance!