Well here I sit thinking about riding. I had hernia surgery last thursday and have been told no no no driving. Loaded the bike on the back of the bus last wednesday so thats done. We will leave this area (Menifee, Ca.) on the 7th. Hopefully I will be able to drive by then. If anyone has wanted hernia surgery, my advice would be put it off or do as the Dr. says. Limit activity to watching TV or holding down the couch for a long while. Bruising is spectacular, the wife wanted to take pictures. I said NO.