May 30th was World MS Day. While not exactly a cause for celebration, it’s a meaningful day for raising awareness. To be honest, though, most of the coverage I’ve seen has been on websites and blogs for people who already…
Walking has always been a favourite pastime. Before I took up cycling it helped me loose a little weight and attain a fairly good level of condition. More importantly I enjoyed it, a relaxing way clear the mind and set…
I am a member of various Multiple Sclerosis associations, some of which have on-line forums where people with MS post about their experiences. It certainly brings you back to earth. As a new member of one of these forums I…
Anyone who just dipped in here would think that my life is nothing but Multiple Sclerosis and cycling, with content on the latter reflecting that I am not as strong as I was. So, as 2024 idles in to 2025,…
The turning of the year. A natural boundary, a time where many people will take the chance to reflect on what has been and also look forward to what is coming. Well, I do at least. Thats what this post…
I mentioned my blog to a colleague recently. She asked what it was about so I told her. MS and bikes. Her response something like ‘Oh no, not more bikes!’ A comment made jokingly but I get where it comes…
MS progression has, for me, reached a new phase. I need to learn how to deal with that. Time for a rest... Not always easy... #MS #MSLife
A hobby became a passion because of one slightly impulsive purchase in 2015. I’ve now reached 20,000 kilometres on that impulse, keeping me strong despite my…… issues. Worth a bit of reflection. Impulse My first road bike, a Bianchi, was…
Memory issues are part of MS. They are not nice but need to be coped with. Personal strategies to help remember the good times... Like drawing badly... #MS
Multiple Sclerosis causes cognitive issues. Been thinking about these a lot lately.... 'Memory Fragmentation' #MS #MultipleSclerosis