I have probably watched too much The Godfather of Harlem with its main character Bumpy Johnson. There are more bumps on the road to regaining my fitness. More time until I will be able to race again. Less time to qualify for the world championships next year.

I'm sick again only two weeks after I recovered from the last illness. I had just reached the level I had before illness #1 again. Is the CFS coming back? Will I ever be able to reach top fitness again? How long until I can get on the bike again?

The answer and all human wisdom lies according to Alexandre Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo (my by far most favorite audiobook) in two words: ‍

Wait and Hope.