So I’m lying here in the hospital about 12hrs post repair of my right ACL, thinking about the long rehab road ahead of me and thought I’d see if there are other ‘burners out there who’ve gone through this and want to share their experience?
The doc has already said back on a indoor trainer in about a month (hello Zwift) and a few more before getting out on a (real) road bike. I’m cool with that and while the road isn’t my preferred bike fix, at least there’s a plan. The mountain bike is harder as the risk profile is higher (and therefore potential to be back here in the hospital doing this all over again, tho I acknowledge the road is far from risk-free). I’m wondering how I’ll go balancing that risk with the desire (and prob mental health benefits) of getting back out for ‘easy’ rides on the dirt in 6-12 months time….
Anyway sorry bit of a ramble here, awake and bored at 5am with too much time to think! Would love to hear anyone’s experiences on their return to the dirt post this injury (success stories preferred!) and any tips you can give me!!
The doc has already said back on a indoor trainer in about a month (hello Zwift) and a few more before getting out on a (real) road bike. I’m cool with that and while the road isn’t my preferred bike fix, at least there’s a plan. The mountain bike is harder as the risk profile is higher (and therefore potential to be back here in the hospital doing this all over again, tho I acknowledge the road is far from risk-free). I’m wondering how I’ll go balancing that risk with the desire (and prob mental health benefits) of getting back out for ‘easy’ rides on the dirt in 6-12 months time….
Anyway sorry bit of a ramble here, awake and bored at 5am with too much time to think! Would love to hear anyone’s experiences on their return to the dirt post this injury (success stories preferred!) and any tips you can give me!!