I had no idea there was sooooooo many wheelchair designs, types and models! It’s mind blowing! The difference simply between a public health system loan and a private loan is quite incredible! Here’s a basic intro to wheelchairs! Available as a video blog here https://youtu.be/6tF_nSOBzT8

It was always going to be a race against time: due to my unusually high activity levels so early on post amputation, the leg is shrinking way faster than usual making me an ‘unprecedented case!’ So, can we patch this temporary leg up long enough for the new ankle to come?

It’s been a hectic weekend, hence no video / podcast till now: sorry! I’ve been behind the scenes at my local super rugby team ground, popped into an ultramarathon and took part in a Duathlon! (Available in video format here https://youtu.be/ufP5H1-TNrQ)

It was six months today that I had my left leg amputated below the knee. Wow, it doesn’t seem like it was as long as 6 months ago! I am so proud of what I achieved in that time, but what a day for THIS to happen: the imbecile in the car park incident! 😤

Taking full advantage of the surroundings while I can, today I went for an open water swim ON MY OWN.. for the first time in my life! That’s bad enough on two feet never mind one! Afternoon walks finished my day.. in a way I simply never expected. This podcast is also available in video format here: https://youtu.be/7i6pbX38kjI

Despite the day starting in a rather crappy fashion I managed to turn it into something awesome. I also learned a valuable lesson about forming judgements about people before they talk to me. It’s interesting because it directly relates to my own self beliefs and where I am at in the whole amputee- grief journey. This podcast is also available in video format on http://www.YouTube.com/c/RydingFootloose

It’s the start of Easter weekend so I’m off up towards some lakes.. probably my last open water swim before winter sets in.. and the only other long weekend public holiday outside of Christmas/ New Year! Plus.. the camp site that forgot to complete my booking and the grump nosey parkers who almost got a piece of my mind! The video version of today’s podcast is available on http://www.YouTube.com/c/RydingFootloose

My bolt on body parts really need to brace themselves because I ain’t messing about! An unexpected surprise when I went on Zwift today and my Cupcake Cartel package finally arrived!

The one thing that has always been a driver for me through this whole journey is the determination of finding a way of being able to ride my time trial bike again. Now that I can ride a mountain bike with regular cranks, I had to find out... will it work with the cervelo?

This sounds crazy but it’s actually the only way to progress. And although everything scares me when I first try it on this prosthetic, it doesn’t stop me trying it anyway! This podcast is also available as a video blog on YouTube.com/c/RydingFootloose