Today is Wednesday, I am parked at the hospital parking lot in Moab with my legs elevated. For therapy. My overall care of my body has allowed me to play in an active lifestyle. However, the body like every machine it wears. I have poor return circulation in my legs. Several days ago a weeping sore appeared on my left leg. Pretty gross. After yesterday’s ride I said enough and drove to urgent care that opens at 4PM. DR diagnosis said unna boot and elevate my legs and check back on Fri to check on open sore. Grounded until at least Sat morning if sufficient healing. Will add compression socks to my daily kit.
On Monday Mac Daddy replaced the thermostat and fan clutch which were worn. The machine can have parts replaced or fixed but not my legs. I drove out to North Klondike TH and scored the favorite spot. Countless flies joined me that won’t take the hint to wing off.
Tuesday I rode a piece of the Klondike trails which have some chunk. I rode Dino back as it is easier than EKG. Still had success making tech moves. I have learned that if I lower my seat just a scosh it positions me for a better powerful pedal position to climb. Better riding.
Tuesday night friend Steve from SV arrived and we spent the night back out at N. Klondike.
Sunny and very warm.
Fuckihn flies. I can cope with mosquitoes but flies are just annoying.
Cottonwoods are the golden color here against blue skies up against red rock cliffs.
Yesterday in the hospital parking lot I saw numerous rigs with mtn bikes on them. None were in Urgent care. I made that comment today to which the nurse attending me said they might be in the emergency room with injuries greater than urgent care.
Happenstance: yesterday I entered the mens locker room at Moab aquatic center for a shower. Previously I always chose the right bay as it was less used. This time when I walked in a man was getting dressed and there were several packs on the bench telling me that the left side was the better choice. Turns out the man was the DR that examined me later as he recognized me.
Moab is very crowded even the dispersed spots. Weather is still too great to not be here.