RIDING REASONS

I took my handcycle to the shop for repairs last week, and I was mesmerized by all the medical equipment that they had in storage. I guess a lot of people took their wheelchairs and handcycles to the shop last year, but haven't been able to pay their repair bill. The shop owner told me that a lot of the equipment has simply been abandoned. I explained to him that I used to be a medical equipment broker before my paralyzing accident and that I could find new homes for the handcycles (and maybe the wheelchairs). He said fine. I'm going to start with a local paralysis meeting group that I used to attend after I had my accident. I think that many of the younger people would be interested in buying a handcycle. I think it will provide great inspiration and hope in their lives.

So you think to yourself, "When are you going to enter your first handcycling race, Frankie?" Well, I'll tell you. Racing hasn't been my main focus lately. I'm just thankful that I don't feel confined to static complacency, anymore. I used to hate how my paralysis made me feel that I was also making Judy static, keeping her at home beside my wheelchair, but now I've found new ways of enjoying life and being outdoors with my family. Judy now accompanies me in the mornings and jogs beside my cycle. Hope also accompanies us sometimes in her mini-bicycle. Is there a better reason to ride?