Back In the saddle again...

[2riders]

New to the forums as of yesterday.  After a 9 year layoff from biking due to a bad hip, I am back in the saddle after hip replacement 1 1/2 yrs ago at age 53 .  It has taken time to get strength back but still won't be able to ride more than 25 miles or so a day.  I now have been given stretching and strengthening excercises to build up the legs.  I told my therapist "I just want to ride".
I am so glad I have found this site as you all give me inspiration to keep moving.  Although I may never go on a cross country trip,  my wife and I do plan to build up to shorter rides around the state, perhaps even just B&B runs.  We may even get equipment for weeklong camping runs also, so it is nice to have all the info available here.
So ~ thanks to all of you in advance and most likely will be throwing questions here and there to all of you with experience.
As always, enjoy the ride.
Joe

[nlsteve]

Welcome back, Joe.

Something else to consider: a recumbent bike has a more "open" body position than an upright bike. It's a bit more like stair-stepping, with less bend at the hips while pedaling.  I don't know if that would be easier for you.  (I have both an upright and a recumbent and love 'em both for different reasons).

Steve

[2riders]

Thanks Steve.  That is something I may consider.  A good friend has a recumbent tri and loves it.  Just spoke with PT again late Fri & he said to keep on riding ~ it's one of the best things I can do.