As regular readers of my BLOG will know, I have had pretty consistent problems with my knee for some time now.
After the last trial I rode on the Ariel I actually had problems even walking for the week after the trial and after visiting specialists and my operation in June last year, the diagnosis that arthritis is slowly taking hold has started to become more and more of an issue.
As I can't bring myself to ride the easy route, and most of the pain seems to stem from actually kick starting the bike, I have decided that something has to give so have taken the option to stop riding in Classic Trials.
I have sent the Ariel back to it's rightful owner - Steve Thompson has bought it back off me. I think its the right thing to do as Steve didnt really want to sell it but needed someone to 'do' it and turn it into the bike it is today - I am glad its gone back to a good home.
I have kept the Beta in order to allow me to get a trials fix on the odd occasion. It has a left side kick starter which helps and it is so much lighter so if I get in trouble it's not such a task getting back on track. Also, I can ride the easier route in the over 40's class without feeling that I am cheating!!
I will still go alongh to the odd BMCA trial and help out with my Dad so will still see the regular faces.
Cheers
Dave
4 comments:
Dave, Very sorry to hear the news.
Your blogg and Pre 65 bike and reports have been great.
Shame about the Ariel, I would have space in the garage for that!
Richard.
Sorry you couldn't win the battle with your knee dave. Will miss your blogg as well as the class bikes you have had an habbit of coming up with.
Catch ya soon bloke.
Bully
You should never have got rid of the sprite dave!
i've been a bit out of action recently too. had so much on.
at least you're carrying on with the beta! looks great!
Joel
Thanks Mate - will carry on putting the odd post on here but have also added you as friend on Facebook so migfht be easier to keep in touch through that - Dave
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