It's been a while

Yes, it is me the XC trail hound, who has been out of action for almost 2 months. Following a crash at Afan, caused by Andy, I have been recovering from a partial tear of my right shoulder rotator cuff. For those who know this is a very debilitating injury, I have only narrowly avoided surgery. The doctors have confirmed that I will be able to ride again but it was touch and go for a few minutes. Physio treatment is going well and my exercise regime has been paying dividends - I can now lift my arm. I have been back on the trusty Orange Sub 3, in my garage on the Cyclops indoor trainer; All Garage.

As some of you know I have set my sights on an Orange 5 Pro for next year a bit more travel but keeping it British. Check out the bike on www.orangebikes.co.uk. Afan has made me rethink my bike and also the fact that all my components seem to be failing one by one.

Finally worked out how to correctly fit my Hope Hed Doctor after snapping 2 nuts. I would thoroughly recommend it, once you know how to fit it correctly.

I have got my bike back together and this week could see me back on light trail duties - one step at a time.

XC Tom