Well, 4.5 weeks after herniating my disc I am finally back to riding on the road. It has and continues to be very challenging, as my nerve is still recovering and my right foot still a little numb but I am much much better and chuffed to be riding.

I have managed 4 hours last week (2 x 1 hour indoor and a 2 hour road ride) and 5 hours this week with a 3 hour road ride.

CTL is right down at 33 and FTP down from 290w to about 250w but I plan to put that to rights in the next few months and hit Spring season in decent form.

I have to work hard to strengthen my back and abs and mobilise my hips, but in order to avoid a repeat of this scenario, I will do so with dilligence..