Back injury a month before argus!

[Berndawg]

Hey guys.

 

A back injury from last year has flared up again and I'm wondering if must try to still do Argus. I basically herniated two lower back discs and have spinal stenosis (narrowing). Been religiously doing core and stretching 5-7days a week since last year via my Biokineticist. But bad luck hit me 2 weeks ago and have not been able to train. Won't be able to ride till hopefully next weekend but going to slowly try get going I'm spinning bike. I did base in Dec and have up to two weeks ago been riding very strong! Alas I am now at a crossroads. If I however experience any pain while oxeye spinning bike I will opt to be team support and mechanic!

[CAAD4]

Hey it's only the Argus, the windiest race in the Southern hemisphere. Recover properly and live to walk upright for another year.

[ZaRuK]

Feel your pain... Also recently herniated a disc. Not a pleasant experience. Rather heal up before you bugger up your sciatic!

[Starvin' Marvin]

Been having 3 weeks of physio for lower back spasms. On the bike but back not that happy with me. But will still do the argus

['Dale]

Take it easy, man...

 

Think big picture - for how many years you still wanna be cycling?

If your back recovers thoroughly, many years will come your way.

[Berndawg]

Reckon I'll be the mechanic and support at this argus! Live to fight another day, and for years to come!

[I-FELT-the-FORCE]

Reckon I'll be the mechanic and support at this argus! Live to fight another day, and for years to come!

 

That is the right option . One trip around the peninsula is NOT worth doing permanent damage....