Any riders out there?

[Rock_Robster]

Hi all, so before I was diagnosed I used to ride a motorbike - a sportbike to be precise. When I moved countries for treatment I sold the bike, and haven’t been game to repurchase something yet.

Between fatigue, neuropathy, an ostomy, and god knows what else, I keep talking myself out of getting back into riding. Is anyone out there doing this during treatment? Did you make any adjustments to accommodate things? I’m wondering if maybe I should pick up a cafe racer or something else a bit less physically taxing than a full tuck. I’m not suggesting riding myself to chemo or anything; just on the good days that I feel up to it.

Appreciate any thoughts or experiences.

Cheers,
Rob

[kaloy85]

I own only a 150cc motorbike and a powerful electric kick scooter. I rode them everyday in between the 6 cycles of Xelox during my treatment, but only the days i feel my body is up to it. Riding my scooters, especially along the coast, had given me a stoke feeling that greatly helped me when anxiety and fear creeps in. it's my escape from anything related to cancer. 17 months post diagnosis/treatments, i still enjoy riding them. I rode them the most every time i'm waiting for scan results . Ride Safe!

[Rock_Robster]

I own only a 150cc motorbike and a powerful electric kick scooter. I rode them everyday in between the 6 cycles of Xelox during my treatment, but only the days i feel my body is up to it. Riding my scooters, especially along the coast, had given me a stoke feeling that greatly helped me when anxiety and fear creeps in. it's my escape from anything related to cancer. 17 months post diagnosis/treatments, i still enjoy riding them. I rode them the most every time i'm waiting for scan results . Ride Safe!

Thanks Kaloy that’s really encouraging! This is exactly what I’m looking for - a bit of an escape and something to take my mind off things for a while. Appreciate the insight.

Safe riding

[zx10guy]

Hi,

Yes another rider here. I also ride sportbikes. My two street bikes are a 2009 Ducati 848 and a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. I don't remember how much riding/if any I did during treatment. But I do know I did go out to an annual track school event I had been doing for years prior to my diagnosis. At first I wasn't planning on going but decided to go. I didn't have any issues that pop in my head with my time on the track. I don't remember if I was on their Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6Rs or their BMW S1000RRs. I did 2 full days of the track school which was about 7 sessions per day with about 20 minutes of track time per session.

[AlexandraZ]

Jesper rides a sportbike too! Shortly after his diagnosis in the spring, he sold his old one (also a sportbike) and bought a new (used) one. It definitely cheers him up! Between his Vectibix rash and other side effects, he hasn't been out on it too often, but it happens once in a while. It makes him happy so I'm glad he has it. I don't remember what type of bike it is, but I know it is fast!

[Rock_Robster]

Hi,

Yes another rider here. I also ride sportbikes. My two street bikes are a 2009 Ducati 848 and a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. I don't remember how much riding/if any I did during treatment. But I do know I did go out to an annual track school event I had been doing for years prior to my diagnosis. At first I wasn't planning on going but decided to go. I didn't have any issues that pop in my head with my time on the track. I don't remember if I was on their Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6Rs or their BMW S1000RRs. I did 2 full days of the track school which was about 7 sessions per day with about 20 minutes of track time per session.

Thanks zx10guy - appreciate it! An S1000RR is definitely more aggressive than anything I was considering (I liked Mt CBR500R), and I might hold off on track days for now but sounds like the occasional coast road ride might be in order

[Rock_Robster]

Jesper rides a sportbike too! Shortly after his diagnosis in the spring, he sold his old one (also a sportbike) and bought a new (used) one. It definitely cheers him up! Between his Vectibix rash and other side effects, he hasn't been out on it too often, but it happens once in a while. It makes him happy so I'm glad he has it. I don't remember what type of bike it is, but I know it is fast!

That’s great Alex! Glad he’s been able to keep it up - i reckon it’s super important to have things to do other than treatment. I hope Denmark has some nice riding spots - I didn’t ride much in the Netherlands (flat, straight and wet!) but I think the Aussie weather and twisties might be in order...

[AlexandraZ]

Yeah I think there would be some great roads in Victoria! Jesper's bike is a Suzuki GSXR 1000. He definitely enjoys having it and doing something that makes him happy!

[Rock_Robster]

Thanks all for the support - I bought a CBR500R today! Riding position is good and no issues at all with the stoma.

Cheers
Rob

[CatHair]

Hey hey. Though my surgeon looked at me sternly and told me to sell the bike after all his excellent LAR work and my excellent recovery four years ago, I commute on a new Honda Metropolitan 49cc ever since my Ruckus started becoming increasingly troublesome. I didn't ride the first year post-surgery, but got back into it after a while. As a friend's brother who rides once observed, sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas to get to feeling yourself again.

[Rock_Robster]

Hey hey. Though my surgeon looked at me sternly and told me to sell the bike after all his excellent LAR work and my excellent recovery four years ago, I commute on a new Honda Metropolitan 49cc ever since my Ruckus started becoming increasingly troublesome. I didn't ride the first year post-surgery, but got back into it after a while. As a friend's brother who rides once observed, sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas to get to feeling yourself again.

Thanks CatHair, sounds great! Agree a full tank is the best therapy sometimes...

I hadn’t considered the LAR; I’ll mention it to the surgeon next week but hopefully he doesn’t have any issue with it. It was fairly high up and test riding was comfortable.

[AlexandraZ]

Woooooo! That's a nice bike. Enjoy riding through the Melbourne spring!