New wheels

I haven’t posted for a while for two reasons. Firstly, my scan results took a few days longer to be received than normal, and secondly, my cycling confidence has waned a little.

The good news is that the CT scan and the bone scan showed the cancer is still asleep and my PSA level is below 0.02. The doctor seemed pleased with my progress, even my    blood pressure was lower than ever.

I’ve realised that although I started this blog with the intention of describing my quest to complete La Vélo Francette I am conscious that I haven’t written much about cycling recently. The main news is that I have bought myself a new bike! The old one would have needed quite a few things replacing before embarking on a long trip and really a hybrid bike, which is much lighter, is more suitable. I opted for a Giant Escape 3 which will suit me fine.

It’s a lovely bike and it makes such a difference to have gears that actually work. It’s a shame though that ever since I started riding it the wind hasn’t stopped blowing. It is easy to fall into the trap thinking that cycling in flat East Anglia is easy when in fact the wind is always a factor, even the puddles have waves.

I have also been suffering with fatigue and in the last few weeks I have not managed a ride over 25 miles. I just hope it is as a result of a cold that I have had difficulty shaking off. I have also had a new Zoladex implant inserted which always affects me for a few days.

However if it is down to my drugs’ side effects then I honestly can’t see me completing the ride.