Re: Oh poo, I need some bits
Sorry to hear about your pain issues, Jayne, and that you're having to think about hanging up your helmet.
For what it's worth, I'm in a similar situation: I have a terminal illness and need a daily regime of painkillers (which being honest with myself, do not affect my concentration or ability for riding / driving). But I too have been thinking that there will come a point soon when I'll have to stop riding. Each time the weather's good and I think a ride would be nice, I'm now having to ask myself, "how are you reallyfeeling? Are you up to this?" Sometimes, I've not been up to it and stayed home.
It's a horrible thought: biking is my sole hobby, it's literally one of the things I live for. But all we can do is be honest with ourselves, and choose to ride only when we know we're in the right frame of mind.
Wishing you all the best, and I do hope you can keep on riding for a good while yet.
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