Sept 8, 2024 update.

Originally posted on social media Sept 8, 2024.

"I got to visit another one of my "Happy Places". It maybe my favorite of all the places that I was dreaming of visiting again after the Whipple Surgery.

I also hit the 800km mark on the ebike that was gifted to me by family and friends to help get me back on the trails. I received the ebike on May 24th, I still remember the first time a saw the bike and sat on it. It made my day, it has made my summer. A big thank you for the bike that has made it possible to visit my Happy Places. 🙂

Recovery is a balance between the physical and mental healing. Getting to do something you love, seeing places that hold a special place in your life, helps with the healing. 🙏

I love the people, bikes, and the places in my life. Cheers."

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