Cycle therapy

Its 7am on a cold Sunday morning, not quite freezing, but its not tropical. Whilst most "sane" people stay cuddled up in their nice warm beds, I decided it was therapy time.

After a break of nearly 3 weeks from riding my bike (not eating and sleeping well plus a variety of fasting medical tests/ scans equates to a distinct lack of energy or time for the bike), I decided enough was enough and that I needed some mud/ cycle therapy.

What better way to do this than a cyclocross race.  (I suggest you google this if you don't know what Cyclocross is.... all I can say is its the best fun you can have on 2 wheels!)

Whilst most people (generally non cyclists)  think of cycling being about wining or losing, the truth is cycling is way deeper than that, its about the people, the friendships (I'm discovering I have some totally amazing friends out there), the fun and "getting out there and doing it".

Today was no different, despite having to drop the C bomb on a few unsuspecting friends whom I haven't had a chance to catch up with since my diagnosis. today was about being "normal" again, riding a bike, getting muddy, getting heckled and having some fun.

All of that was achieved. Did I feel better after... YES, will I do this again soon... YES

Its funny how a little bit of "normality" that you would usually take for granted, can be the best therapy.