Cycling and the new disabled

Was at the bikeshop at the end of the universe on Friday.

The proprietor knows a bit about fitting our species onto two wheels and so
assisting the disabled is one of his specialities.

So I meet Troy, lost a leg in an accident, kept cycling afterwards in a
modified recumbent where the chain wheels are powered by his arms. Seems he
might be a bit good at it, holds several championships/records, trains
others at the AIS and has an upper body that would make a weight training
gym junky look puny.

53 tooth chain ring on the front and get this - a 10 cog on the "rear" - I
didn't know they went as powerful as a 10.

His latest gig? - working in the US helping soldiers with limbs blasted off
find some sporting outlet as part of their rehabilitation. He is not short
of potential candidates.

I say give the guy a medal; cycling in whatever form makes us better people.

Don't get me started on the people who put a very large number of newly
disabled in need of Troy's services.

Best, andrew