Another granddaughter pic....couldn't help it.
Rehab update-Yesterday the temperature rose to a mild 58 degrees in Central Illinois in late February.  My usual biking cutoff temp is 50 degrees.  The wind was also a light 8-10 mph from the WSW.  So the conditions were ripe for an longer bicycle ride.  I have continued riding at the gym and on the trainer in my basement but riding outside on the bike is a different animal.  After my usual pre-trip regiment, prepping the bike, dressing in five layers, etc. I was finally ready to go.  My goal was to determine the current condition of my TKR on an extended basis.  Eureka lake was my destination and with no break return home.  Including small side treks it totaled 25 miles.  I know, I know.  After my past rides this should be a piece of cake.  But I am amazed that I am proud of doing that ride.  The result was that while I still need to work on speed and conditioning the knee felt great afterwards.  It looks like my next outside ride will be to Goodfield and back for a total of 30 miles.  From there I will work to reach my goal of biking 100 miles by the end of summer.  Therefore, I feel I am making excellent progress on the knee rehab. And, at my last doctor appointment the Dr. stated that complete recovery is still 6 month away.  Now, that's really good news.  More later.