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The decision to ride or not and then committing

As I have mentioned in previous blogs/articles I have had a great year of results. What many don't know is that about 14 months ago I got back on my bike after almost 12 months off; from being in a serious accident on the road.

I had about 6-8 months rehab working with a physio 2-3 times a week. When I got back on the bike I was so nervous with noise from behind, it took a while to get my nerve back.

I raced G grade (lowest grade with SVCC) as my first ride back and the club gave me an encouragement award that night - I think I must have looked sick with fear at the start and I remember crying during the first lap I was that nervous. I have since moved through the grades and this weekend had my first race ever in C grade. My plan was to try and finish with them. I achieved that and was even there for the sprint. Got first female and I think I finished about 5th or 6th overall.

For me there was a decision after my accident - how much was I  willing to let the accident take? After watching David in the Australiasian Masters Games in Adelaide in 2007 I decided I wanted to get back on the bike and racing again. After deciding, I  really commtted to the decision and my training. I've entered the same event (now called Australian Masters Games) in Feb 2009 that motivated me to race/ride again.

I hope that someone else on the side lines is motivated to have a go next time.

I applaude everyone that has a go at racing. Whether coming back from an accident or just getting the nerve to turn up and pin the number on. I know that SVCC and my training partners/group have always been supportive regardless of what grade I may have been in.  

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