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by landellais
15 Nov 2018, 3:47pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Your Favourite Saddle
Replies: 75
Views: 5122

Re: Your Favourite Saddle

Selle San Marco Rolls on all my bikes. Trusted by cyclists for many, many years, at all levels. I have never used a more comfortable saddle over the many years I have been riding.
by landellais
12 Nov 2018, 10:02am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)
Replies: 13
Views: 4358

Re: Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)

UPDATE.
I have just returned from visiting the optician who did my initial examination to clarify my situation regarding whether to cycle or not.
I asked if it was OK to cycle with my friends on the road on hilly and strenuous rides. Can I train on my Tacx Flow in the house ? She said 'Yes, go off and enjoy your cycling '.
I asked if there was any problem with intraocular pressure . She said that I can ride as hard as I wish to, no problem.
The only concern is with activities that shake the head about, football, running, rugby, etc.
So, it is with joy that I am going out for a nice ride today. I know that there is always a risk of coming off and banging my head but in over 400000 cycling miles I have managed this only 3 times, and never in over 1000 races on road and track.
Most of my injuries following a fall have resulted in damage to hips, elbows, knees, shoulder, broken wrist, broken ribs.
In fact, I have banged my head on more occasions in the house than whilst cycling. We all have to do our own risk assessments. I choose not to smoke or drink. However, I ride motorbikes where the risk of death and injury is ever present. Cycling is so much safer.
Happy and safe cycling to you all, and thank-you.
by landellais
12 Nov 2018, 7:53am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)
Replies: 13
Views: 4358

Re: Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)

I would like to thank-you all so much for your replies. Regarding your questions, Cyril Haearn : The vitreous will not reattach and there is no operation or treatment for it after 6 weeks. It is a natural process and over 75 per cent of people over 65 will develop PVD. It is possible to remove the vitreous but not normally done in the UK. The reason for opticians setting the 6 week period restrictions is that 1 in 10 people develop a retinal tear within that period. The hope is that the vitreous will detach completely without issue. Thank-you once again for taking the time to give me your take on whether to cycle or not during this time. I shall ponder very carefully. .
by landellais
11 Nov 2018, 6:35pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)
Replies: 13
Views: 4358

Posterior Vitreous Detachment, (PVD)

I have very recently been diagnosed with PVD following an episode of bright flashes in my peripheral vision, plus new floaters. I was informed that for the next 6 weeks I must not take part in contact sports such as rugby, martial arts, boxing. Inverted positions such as in yoga or pilates. Very heavy lifting, energetic or high impact exercises such as running or aerobics. I realise that there is a risk of suffering a detached retina were I to engage in any of the above, and understand the reason why. Shaking you eyes about would not be a good idea.
I am permitted to carry on with daily activities, such as walking,gentle exercising, reading, watching TV, cooking and using the computer. Cycling is not mentioned in the literature. I wonder has anybody else had this eye issue and carried on cycling during the 6 week period ? I am 67 by the way and a fit cyclist.
by landellais
30 May 2016, 7:38pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Bennett fracture
Replies: 6
Views: 1016

Re: Bennett fracture

Great advice,eileithyia. I will consider electronic gear change if it comes to that. I have already checked them out. Thank-you for your good wishes.

Regards,
Mike
by landellais
30 May 2016, 2:39pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Bennett fracture
Replies: 6
Views: 1016

Re: Bennett fracture

Thank-you, rjb. I do appreciate it and will certainly apply myself when the time for physio arrives.

Regards,
Mike
by landellais
30 May 2016, 12:32pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Bennett fracture
Replies: 6
Views: 1016

Re: Bennett fracture

That is very encouraging to hear, Al. It gives me some hope after the surgeon's words.
Thank-you.
Mike
by landellais
30 May 2016, 12:23pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Bennett fracture
Replies: 6
Views: 1016

Bennett fracture

Two weeks ago I had a motorcycle accident and sustained rib, leg, and hand injuries. I had immediate surgery to a displaced intra-articular fracture to the first metacarpal, right thumb, where K-wires were inserted. The surgeon told me that it was a serious injury and that I may not be able to ride a motorcycle again,which I am pretty upset about. She said that my grip strength and range of motion will be reduced. Regarding my bicycle, I shall transfer the front brake to the left hand lever and shall switch from Campag.Ergopower levers to Shimano STI, as I won't be able to push the button down on the Campag. levers.
I am 64 years of age, rode my first cycle race in 1966, and have a long history of racing on road, track, and some time trials. I cycle around 10,000 miles a year
Have other members sustained this injury ? If so I would be very pleased to hear of your experiences, particularly the outcome after the many months of physio to eventually come, and how it has affected your cycling.
Many thanks,
Mike