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Last April I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and had a series of stays in hospital for chemotherapy. Although I was in remission after the first month, I had a stem cell transplant in August to hopefully stop the return of the disease. The NHS was absolutely marvellous. In July I was quite fit and able to take the VTR for its MOT, but after the stem cell transplant I was quite weak and then the weather did what it does. So, yesterday I felt good and it was dry and sunny so for the first time in 7 months I had a ride. I'd started the bikes up every month or so to keep the float bowls wet etc.

How life affirming that ride was. The grunt, the soundtrack, the sheer pleasure that comes with riding one of these.

Fantastic news on your recovery...

Glad to hear your back in the saddle...

Something to look forward too...

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Although no date confirmed as yet...

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hope the recovery gets a strong boost form the feel good endorphins you got from riding the bike. good luck

I had to miss 2011 so congrats on getting back on two wheels and good luck with the recovery... Sounds like you've got it licked.

Hi Paul, I'm really happy to hear the outcome, long may your health continue in that direction.

I bet the ride on the bike must have given you a boost after all that time

Chris.

Glad you’re on the road to recovery mate. Good luck to you

Nice one fella. The only thing to do with a shitty stick is grab it firmly with both hands hand never let go.

Thanks guys - the VTR ride was a great bit of medicine.

great, inspiring news!!!! Thanks for sharing and best of luck for a full and long-lasting recovery!

Well Done Stratman.
Stamina is a bitch to get back after going through something like that. Keep looking forward. The weather is on the change and there's a new summer on the horizon.
Here's to a better one

Brilliant news im sure it was a god send getting out on the bike again long may it continue for you.