....That is the Question.
The good news is the knee is feeling a LOT better. It's recovering slowly now. Big relief ![](/Data/SiteImages/emoticons/tinymce/smiley-laughing.gif)
I've done a few gentle 30 min and 1.5 hr rides (and my fave TV series "The Professionals" featured on the lap top for the past 2 nights too, so things really MUST be looking up!).
The dog crash clearly affected my knee a lot worse than I initially thought, but I think I conquered the summit of "Col de Knee Pain" and its just a downhill cruise from here.... I'll still call in at the specialist when I land in London, for a quick check to make sure I don't do any more damage (cos I have a LOT planned for my final 2.5 weeks in UK), but..... for a first time injury I think I've been lucky. Phew.
It's been kind of weird not doing any gym work here in Siberia for a week or so, but I reckon the odd week off here and there isn't going to affect my fitness at all. That butchers dog will still be coming in 2nd place in any fitness challenges! ![](/Data/SiteImages/emoticons/tinymce/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
In this "months" 3 week Siberian Sentance I've just completed, the numbers are:-
Static cycle: Total of 300 units (km or miles? - who knows!) over about 14 hrs (each session on average 1.5 hrs) Run: 6k,8k,6k Alpine ski: 4x30 minute sessions, and 10 macho sessions: Lifting weights, straining sit-ups and genrally looking at myself in the mirror like all the other "he-men" pumping iron!!
It doesn't sound much when you consider a good ride in the UK = 200km over 8 hours, but I can assure you 1.5 hrs on this funny old static bike thingy is a fair old workout! I've been doing a bit of standing practice too which should be good for the Alps/Pyreneees....and that 25% "Col de Jenkin Road" at the end of Day 2 near Sheffield - BRING IT ON !!!
Oh, and regards the charity stuff...... Donations are almost at £4,000 so please if you find a few spare spondoonies........ here's the link www.bmycharity.com/iangreasbytourdeforce
Merci bien