Getting out there...
When it comes to getting out there on my bike I'm spoilt for choice with nearby trails that offer woodland, coastal and riverside views. Having spent a great deal of time in these places pre-disability I can't begin to express how amazing it is to be able to get back out there and experience it all again.
Ability to adapt
As I'd mentioned before, I'm not the sort of person who does sporty things. When I attempted to ride a bike when I was younger it didn't go so well!!! (Safe to say nobody knew I had a rare genetic disorder) I could walk, manage a steady jog, but balance while pedalling? nope!!!
Finding the ability in my disability has repaired my relationship with cycling, who knew a bike would become instrumental in me adapting to, dare I say it, LOVING exercise!
All inclusive!
The best bit by far is being able to go 'all inclusive' as my daughter claims! Now that we are all able to go out
riding together as a family she informs me that it's like I've got my legs back, she's got her adventure mum, I've
got a bundle of warm fuzzy feelings (well, not in my feet! I can't feel those!)
Better together
Whilst it's great to get out on the trails and make the most of my new found freedom, it's made even better when I'm with my 'tour guide'. Mostly better... it's less good when his lack of navigational skills mean we get stuck on a very steep slope!!! All part of the fun eh!
