I was able to go for a real ride today.

[bpate4home]

21 hours ago, N3FOL said:

You are too young to have arthritis.  Hit the gym and all of that arthritis will disappear.  

Unfortunately, it's something in the family line. All the way up to crippling arthritis. I do a lot of physical activities as well as stretching and physical therapy exercises for it.  Yes, it's better but it will never go away.

[N3FOL]

I guess as long as it is getting better, that is something to be optimistic about.  Cold air is in place this week in our area, so no riding for the rest of the week.  I guess I'll have to hit the treadmill this afternoon.  

[bpate4home]

2 hours ago, N3FOL said:

I guess as long as it is getting better, that is something to be optimistic about.  Cold air is in place this week in our area, so no riding for the rest of the week.  I guess I'll have to hit the treadmill this afternoon.  

I had some pretty rough injuries when I was a kid. Sports and jumping out of trees and off roofs, motorcross and a few other things trashed my knees.  I had a Dr tell me and my parents (when I was 17 mind you) that I would probably need a knee replacement by the time I was 40. Lived in Cleveland until I was 40 and during the cold winters I couldn't decide which leg to limp on first LOL.  Moved to the Houston area when I was 40 and it's been substantially better. especially since there is only about 2 months of cold and wet weather instead of 5 or 6. 

[PastorCurt]

I’m sorry to report that my 2024 riding season has officially ended. I put her on the lift, shut off her fuel, put on the battery tender, and promised her new shoes next season as I tucked her in under her cover and patted her trunk.

[N3FOL]

9 hours ago, bpate4home said:

  Moved to the Houston area when I was 40 and it's been substantially better. especially since there is only about 2 months of cold and wet weather instead of 5 or 6. 

Bingo!  Houston is the place.  Just curious...how far is Katy, TX to Houston, TX?

[bpate4home]

13 hours ago, N3FOL said:

Bingo!  Houston is the place.  Just curious...how far is Katy, TX to Houston, TX?

Depends on traffic which can be bad.  From my house it 35 - 45 miles depending on the route I choose to downtown. I am close to 99 and the West Park tollway.  Most days the ride in (leaving around 5:30a) it's 40 minutes down I10. On the way home if I leave by 3:30 I can be home in just under an hour. 4:00 is about 1.25 hours, 4:30 is a little more bur between 5:00 and 6:00 departure it would be 1.5.- 2 hours.  That's the reason to go in early and leave early. I'm lucky to have that flexibility.