I know I’m ready to get back to riding when I can actually put on my compression socks….by myself.   I can check the box now, ‘no back spasms’.  I took it easy this week with a total of 69 miles.  So far so good.  Hmmm, what my back spasm episode was really telling me is that I need to get back to full body exercising and not just cycling.  I think I’ll go back to the fitness center and see how my old routine feels….of course with less weights starting out!