First Ride in Over a Year

My concussion and other injuries caused by a fall last summer put a damper on riding for a while. But I finally got the blessing from my doctor to get back on my bike … albeit SLOWLY and CAREFULLY.

Happily, just when I got a yes from him, I found the perfect riding group.. Trek Bicycles, out of Portland’s trendy Sellwood neighborhood, offered up a “Couch to Cyclist” series beginning with five miles. It included useful tips like: safety techniques, best clothing and accessories to make riding easier, and of course, how to change a flat tire. All things I’ve long since forgotten, and frankly never knew that well to begin with.