Well, it’s been over three weeks since I found myself getting a little too friendly with a road side guard rail in Italy, but I am now back to my feet and feeling a lot better.

Firstly, a big thanks to my team FDJ for teeing me up with a business class ticket home, though transferring through the airports wasn’t much fun with one leg. While seated and getting treated up front, it was nice to know I was heading home to continue my recovery and begin the rehab. 

Since being home, my days have been filled with visits to doctors and physiotherapists.  A real bonus about coming home is being able to see my own physio, Paul Holloway, who I know well and he has been a great help organising and working on my rehab program, though I have been questioning it sometimes as I wince in pain as he forces more and more range out of my leg through different methods. 

At this stage I hope to be back on the bike late next week, as I already have around 80 degrees of bend in my knee.  For now, my exercise regime consists of swimming every morning along with some small exercises and stretching.  With the onset of some cold weather, I’m relishing the indoor workouts before having to brave elements of a New Zealand winter. 

Last but not at all least, what rehab program could go with out a bit of good old home cooking and baking, so a big ups to mother Di for all her efforts of late.

Tim