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Good evening everyone,

I have been compelled by this thread to create a posh for the benefit on my father in law.

We cycle together on a weekly basis, around Cheshire and the Peak District as well as annual family trip to Majorca. He’s and incredibly strong cyclist and it really is his raison d’etre.

Thank you all, especially @saudidave the OP for his thorough and in depth account of his recovery. You’re all selfless and strong individuals.

He has just been diagnosed with PC and I think his Gleason score is 7. He’s been offered either Brachytherapy or RP. He is making the decision as we speak but isn’t one for researching online etc. He won’t even connect his Garmin to his phone/computer etc.

I am worried for him and his mental health, as I know not riding a bike could potentially have a worse effect than the outcome itself, such is his passion! He’s a fit individual (I’m 36, Para trained military and seasoned biathlete and I can’t keep up above 6%). We had planned a trip to the Pyrenees - now it looks like life has a different plan.

Thank you for the information - it will benefit him hugely a suspect.

Take care everyone and best of luck to those still on and just starting their journeys.