Should I tell or keep quiet?

Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.

Bigtallfatbloke

New Member
I say tell them exactly what the situation is, but make it clear that you don't want to treated differently to the rest (unless you do). Tell them to ride exactly as normal and treat you as if you did not have the condition. That way you all enjoy the rides, you are 'one of them', you have their respect & at the same time if anything does go badly wrong healthwise on a ride you have a group of friends who are aware of the condition and will do all in their power to help.
Tell them, no question about it.
 

andyfromotley

New Member
tell scmeelll .who cares. I think its a matter for you, but dont ever think you wouldnt be welcome on a run because of any condition! Cyclists just arent like that in my experience.

Andy
 

coldash

Veteran
I've had a bypass and my take on this would be to tell them but be prepared for the reaction that they will think you are on your last legs and about to pop off any minute. When I've explain that a bypass is really just a bit of re-plumbing to route the blood supply round a blockage, people seem a lot more relaxed.
 
Top Bottom