Well, Now I went and Done it!!!!!

[Chrisj CMA]

I told yas'all I was riding my 10 speed bike for exercise every morning.....well today I was into my third mile, just topped the big hill and wa sfeeling great, going at a good clip.......and on the first curve after the hill my peddal caught the pavementa and catapaulted me and the bike.....geez oh wizzz had to be 8 ft in the air.  I came down hard flat on my back, broke the tail bone and twisted all teh muscles reall good. Its very painful the whole circumfrence around my lower abdomen and small of back.........so Imon morphene and vicoden and a a muscle relaxer......still hurts but only wheni try to move. 

Gonna need a new bike.....back wheel bent up all to heck and seat and handle bars bent too

At least its raining (we needed it) and I cant do anyting I had planned today anyways............

No fun Im here to tell ya

[..]

Even though they can look dorky I hope you wear a helmet.

Crailgslist is a good source for used bikes.

[Chrisj CMA]

Even though they can look dorky I hope you wear a helmet.

Crailgslist is a good source for used bikes.

You know Britman..........its a real schitso thing......I wouldnt be caught dead on my Valk without a good helmet, but in 40 years I have been riding bicycles I have never had a bicycole helmet on my head, and that includes two trips up and DOWN Sandia Crest in Albaturkey NM.....


Maybe I should start.....and today, didnt het the noggon on anything praise God

[czuch]

I'm glad youre OK,,,,,for the most part.
Another peg draggin story gone wrong.
 Sandia Crest.
 HAHA! I've ridden down many times but, the bikes always rode up in the back of a Pick-up.

[Chrisj CMA]

I'm glad youre OK,,,,,for the most part.
Another peg draggin story gone wrong.
 Sandia Crest.
 HAHA! I've ridden down many times but, the bikes always rode up in the back of a Pick-up.

Cheater

[Oss]

you were scraping pegs in FLORIDA?

never mind

I had lots and lots of get offs and crashes on my 10 speeds they aint no fun at all

hope you heal up before the meds run out

Glad it wasnt worse and ya didnt break your neck or head

[Chrisj CMA]

Holy crap.........never thought of them running out...........you know that healing business goes slower and slower these day s dont it! 

THnaks Oss

[Valkernaut]

Hate to hear that - been hauling my bike around in the bed of my truck for about the past three weeks, waiting for my knees to get better so's I can ride again. I read that, if my muscles hurt, to exercise them - but, if it's joints leave them alone 'till they feel better. Now the guys at breakfast are raggin' me cause I unloaded the bike and loaded up two chairs! (meaning to take them down to the boat but keep forgetting to....)

[Daniel Meyer]

ALL of my bicycle riding friends have been injured enough to require hospitalization...100%. We even started a club.



Those bicycle thingies are far more dangerous than a motorcycle...

[Chrisj CMA]

Daniel, sadly I suppose I am a membre of that awful club.  I didnt spend the nigh in the hospitoodle but we wre there for 6 hrs or so for exrays, sonagrams and medication..........hate it when tha t happens

I looked, the good Dr gave 30vicadins so I think I wont run out.....aint runnin anywheres YOU KNOW WHAT I MWAN

[Chrisj CMA]

ALL of my bicycle riding friends have been injured enough to require hospitalization...100%. We even started a club.



Those bicycle thingies are far more dangerous than a motorcycle...

maybe Ill just stick to the unicycle for exercise.....only half as dangerous

[Robert]

Glad your going to be ok but you didn't tell anyone you rode a motorcycle did you?   Gotta protect the good name of the club.

[Patrick]

This health and exercise thing ain't all its cracked up to be, is it.. Well,, maybe it is..
A broken tailbone hurts like hell doesn't it ??
Well, take it easy and get well quick...

[big d]

Glad to hear it wasn't any worse. Hope ya heal up fast.

[tonyfan70]

Here I've been thinkin about dusting off the old Puch and getting some new tires and doin a little excersize.  But it looks like those bicycles are downright dangerous, so I guess I'll hold off.

A broke tailbone has got to suck. I would think it would hurt laying or sitting....does it? Hope you get to feeling better soon. Maybe you should take up a safer hobby like skateboarding or skydiving.

[YoungPUP]

Glad to hear you're ok.  Glad to see you're enjoying the meds, based on you slurring your typing...

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad to hear you're ok.  Glad to see you're enjoying the meds, based on you slurring your typing...

actually PUP......my typing is no worse than usual, I just dont care to go back and fix (like I usually do).......but thanks, yes I hate meds except for when I love them.......right now I love them

[Jess from VA]

Sorry to hear it buddy.  Relax and think happy thoughts.

After the wife left, I gave our bicycles to neighbors........ good riddance.

[X Ring]

Glad to hear you're ok.  Glad to see you're enjoying the meds, based on you slurring your typing...

actually PUP......my typing is no worse than usual, I just dont care to go back and fix (like I usually do).......but thanks, yes I hate meds except for when I love them.......right now I love them

I agree with Young PUP.  You're pretty messed up.  Glad you're going to be alright.

Marty

[Chrisj CMA]

    the biggest blessing is we have a week of rain ahead not only do we need the rain, I wouldnt be able to ride much or do much of th work I have on the slate.........less feeling guilty about sitting and vegging.

The really good part is I can watch my James Bond movies and Indiana Jones and Judy wont say anything.....

But thanks ya'all  Im a  terrible patient so pray for Judy wont ya

[BIG--T]

   the biggest blessing is we have a week of rain ahead not only do we need the rain, I wouldnt be able to ride much or do much of th work I have on the slate.........less feeling guilty about sitting and vegging.

The really good part is I can watch my James Bond movies and Indiana Jones and Judy wont say anything.....

But thanks ya'all  Im a  terrible patient so pray for Judy wont ya

I hate to hear this and hope you're up and back to normal soon. Man and I was thinking of getting a bike....think I've changed my mind now  and just ride the Valk at high speeds- it's the low speed manuevers that has been known to get me!   

[Valkahuna]

It's not the bike that threw you. Seems your technique needs some refining.  Remember to keep the pedal and your foot up on the side you're turning to. But then you know that, and that's the worst kind of pain - self inflicted. Hope you heel quickly. I've been using my new bike every morning and LOVE IT! That plus watching what I eat (Weight Watchers) has allowed me to loose 45 pounds since January!

[Chrisj CMA]

It's not the bike that threw you. Seems your technique needs some refining.   Remember to keep the pedal and your foot up on the side you're turning to. But then you know that, and that's the worst kind of pain - self inflicted. Hope you heel quickly. I've been using my new bike every morning and LOVE IT! That plus watching what I eat (Weight Watchers) has allowed me to loose 45 pounds since January!

Yes, I know..........I suppose had I heard of someone else having that stupid a tumble I would have thought like you.......that guy just dont know what hes doing.  I deserve the comment, It was stupid.........a real kick in the @$$

Just like on a motorcycle $h1t happenes fast and all it takes is an instant of not doing the right thing at the right time and anyone (like me) can win the dumbass award........believe me I KNOW.......but thanks (very little) for the tip

[BIG--T]

It's not the bike that threw you. Seems your technique needs some refining.   Remember to keep the pedal and your foot up on the side you're turning to. But then you know that, and that's the worst kind of pain - self inflicted. Hope you heel quickly. I've been using my new bike every morning and LOVE IT! That plus watching what I eat (Weight Watchers) has allowed me to loose 45 pounds since January!

Jeff I hope you are feeling better this morning.  It used to hurt to fall on a bike when I was a kid, but seems like the older I get it would hurt worse!! 
Yes, I know..........I suppose had I heard of someone else having that stupid a tumble I would have thought like you.......that guy just dont know what hes doing.  I deserve the comment, It was stupid.........a real kick in the @$$

Just like on a motorcycle $h1t happenes fast and all it takes is an instant of not doing the right thing at the right time and anyone (like me) can win the dumbass award........believe me I KNOW.......but thanks (very little) for the tip

[Chrisj CMA]

I'm glad youre OK,,,,,for the most part.
Another peg draggin story gone wrong.
 Sandia Crest.
 HAHA! I've ridden down many times but, the bikes always rode up in the back of a Pick-up.

Cheater

Hey CZUCH..........did you park the pickup at the top where the weather station is or at the parking lot 4 miles down where the scary road starts?  Just wanted to know.....because that last (or first) 4 miles is some hairy stuff coming down..........if you let off on the brakes you are instantly going way too fast, but if you dont let off on the brakes they melt and then you have no brakes..........but its a hoot!

[G-Man]

Sorry to hear of your tumble, brother.  Hope you heal up quickly!

[Rams]

I'm glad youre OK,,,,,for the most part.
Another peg draggin story gone wrong.
 Sandia Crest.
 HAHA! I've ridden down many times but, the bikes always rode up in the back of a Pick-up.

Cheater

.....because that last (or first) 4 miles is some hairy stuff coming down..........if you let off on the brakes you are instantly going way too fast, but if you dont let off on the brakes they melt and then you have no brakes..........but its a hoot!

Really do hope you get to feeling better soon.  Reading the above made me wonder though, could a rider's attitude or inclination as described above be an indication of that same rider's proclivity to be involved in other accidents?  Surely not.     Get well soon.

[Chrisj CMA]

I'm glad youre OK,,,,,for the most part.
Another peg draggin story gone wrong.
 Sandia Crest.
 HAHA! I've ridden down many times but, the bikes always rode up in the back of a Pick-up.

Cheater

.....because that last (or first) 4 miles is some hairy stuff coming down..........if you let off on the brakes you are instantly going way too fast, but if you dont let off on the brakes they melt and then you have no brakes..........but its a hoot!

Really do hope you get to feeling better soon.  Reading the above made me wonder though, could a rider's attitude or inclination as described above be an indication of that same rider's proclivity to be involved in other accidents?  Surely not.     Get well soon.

Thanks...I do feel better today

an answer though

dont ride=0 chance of falling

ride in protected zones....nice new smooth bike paths=little chance of falling

ride very slow and careful= little chance of falling


Ride for exercise and you are going to go a tad faster.........couple that with mixing it up with cars, pedestrians, potholes, and other hazzards and the chances go up.

40 years of riding and this is the first 10 speed wreck.  I have ridden the Canyons in SoCal.  A volcano in Hawaii and the hills and mountains of New Mexico and a 100 mile race in Texas.  Yes, I have taken my share of chances but its what I want from the experience...........a work out, some adrenalin rush and a feeling of accomplishment.........my stats are acceptable to me so far...........but that doesnt change the fact that this one was MY FAULT  I do feel dumb about it already

[Chrisj CMA]

I went back and looked at the "crime scene"  And after my wifes son looked at the back wheel....it became clear....I didnt crash because the pedal struck the ground......the pedal stuck the ground because the back wheel gave out....it "sprung" and caused an unrecoverable problem.  In fact the pedal that hit the ground was the left one, and I was turning right so technically I had the pedal thing right..........I feel less dumb (thats the good news)

I had to go back to the hospital for more troubles and they found that not only did I break the tail bone, there is a compression fx at T-11.  They also found a lesion on my pelvise and inlarged lymphnodes and a spot on my lung (bad news)

So several more doctors appointments to go this week and next week

More later

[Valkahuna]

It's not the bike that threw you. Seems your technique needs some refining.   Remember to keep the pedal and your foot up on the side you're turning to. But then you know that, and that's the worst kind of pain - self inflicted. Hope you heel quickly. I've been using my new bike every morning and LOVE IT! That plus watching what I eat (Weight Watchers) has allowed me to loose 45 pounds since January!

Yes, I know..........I suppose had I heard of someone else having that stupid a tumble I would have thought like you.......that guy just dont know what hes doing.  I deserve the comment, It was stupid.........a real kick in the @$$

Just like on a motorcycle $h1t happenes fast and all it takes is an instant of not doing the right thing at the right time and anyone (like me) can win the dumbass award........believe me I KNOW.......but thanks (very little) for the tip

Sorry, I actually meant it to be funny - stating the obvious.    Obviously, I've had a bunch of stupid , self inflicted crap happen to me in my lifetime. Hence the comment about self inflicted pain.

I hope you are healing (or have healed). There are lots of hills in in Connecticut, and even though it;s a thrill coming down, the speeds are scary, and sh*t could go wrong at any time.

[Clark]

Even though they can look dorky I hope you wear a helmet.

Crailgslist is a good source for used bikes.

You know Britman..........its a real schitso thing......I wouldnt be caught dead on my Valk without a good helmet, but in 40 years I have been riding bicycles I have never had a bicycole helmet on my head, and that includes two trips up and DOWN Sandia Crest in Albaturkey NM.....


Maybe I should start.....and today, didnt het the noggon on anything praise God

Couple years ago a gal was here in Sun Valley ridin on the bike path.. crashed, hit her head and died.. yep a helmet is  good idea.. I DONT CARE WHAT FUDGIE SAYS

[Hef]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope the other possible problems discovered during exam turn out to be nothing. As for the bike wreck, everyone knows if you ride anything on two wheels you must have a death wish. Sounds like your cause was equipment failure and there's not much you can do about that. Don't sweat it, things happen, just heal quickly and don't push too hard to to get back in the normal groove. With the injuries you have, if you don't let it heal completely it can lead to much more serious problems down the road. Best Wishes, Hef

[cookiedough]

+1 on what Hef said.

I've been riding bikes like most since a youngster and never have scrapped pegs like Smokin Joe does although on a bicycle enough to cause a flip.  I thought all along these postings that it be very rare to have a peg catch on the ground while cornering.  Not too many people can lean a bicycle over enough to catch a pedal and flip you off.  Either way, heel up and take care.

[czuch]

Chris, From the top baby!! I was stationed there in the Navy (!!) in the 70's and it was a regular thing. None of had girlfriends and were too busy having fun to sweat that. We went into the weeds more than alot of times. Once I almost made it to the road on a switch back, then that vindictive tree just had to get in the way. Ten speeds still there.
We were traipsing around up there one day and found a plane. We really freaked out because the folks were still in there. It was quite unnerving. Whole nother story there.

[Chrisj CMA]

Chris, From the top baby!! I was stationed there in the Navy (!!) in the 70's and it was a regular thing. None of had girlfriends and were too busy having fun to sweat that. We went into the weeds more than alot of times. Once I almost made it to the road on a switch back, then that vindictive tree just had to get in the way. Ten speeds still there.
We were traipsing around up there one day and found a plane. We really freaked out because the folks were still in there. It was quite unnerving. Whole nother story there.

Ok....at least you went from the top...........I bet you and I are the only ones on this board that can say they experienced the Sandia Crest 0-way too fast in .nuthin seconds............I wish I had a Sandia Crest patch for my vest. Even though Ive never been on a motorcycle, Id dare you to tell me I didnt earn it LOL

[Chrisj CMA]

*UPDATE*  As already reported....all the other crud turned out to be not scary.......Dr cleared me to ride again if Im careful so I bought a new bike today.  Got one just like Valkahuna..........straight up riding position (my Dr requied that), and shocks on the front forks and the seat post.  What am I going to do with 21 speeds but hey at least if I need to go up the side of a bulding there IS A GEAR FOR THAT!!!!! 

Went for a little break in ride today and love it............soft and gushy ride compared to my old "hard tail" 10 speed

[BradValk48237]

Chris...

 The tailbone will/might be an issues from now on.... I know Firsthand! Something to do with a very tall train trestle and a lower than normal river...... and beer... and Jack...... oh to be young and dumb again....

That was 20 plus yeas ago... make sure they do what ever you have to do to let it heal straight if possible.... mine healed crooked and I have trouble sitting for long periods of time or short periods on certain chairs.... but then mine was a severe break... literally could not do much or  even walk for 2 weeks... couldn't sit down for a month or so.. even with a "donut"

I have to modify all my seats.... motorcycle, snowmobile, Lazy Boy, and car (when possible) to sit for any length of time...  Lets not even discuss plane flights... I bring a donut... but only works for a while...

On the Valk, I have a modified 99 standard seat that has barely any foam under my tail bone..... takes all the pressure off and I can ride for hours without much problems....

Just sayin',,, make sure you do what is recommended to make sure it heals right or riding (and other things) could become an issue.......

Get Better!

Brad

[hubcapsc]

never thought of them running out...

Careful with them meds... I got a bottle of 20 7.5/500 lortabs for
bursitis a couple of weekends ago... I only used seven of them...
they made all the difference when I needed them, though...

-Mike "heal up quick... "

[Chrisj CMA]

never thought of them running out...

Careful with them meds... I got a bottle of 20 7.5/500 lortabs for
bursitis a couple of weekends ago... I only used seven of them...
they made all the difference when I needed them, though...

-Mike "heal up quick... "

I took the pain pills for 4 days (Vicoden) they stopped me up so bad I thought I was going to die, but they made the pain tolerable.  I still have half a bottle (Ill save for the next adventure)

[Chrisj CMA]

Someone was saying they were thinking of getting a bike.  Well here is my recomendation.  I had a 10 speed that was set up for speed.  To get a workout I had to go faster than I really needed to (that added to the severity of my "incident")  

You can get one of these babies that has lower gears so you can get the same workout at a slower speed.......makes so much sense its stupid.  I also like the upright riding position (I thought I would not like it) but since my doctor made me promise....I kept my word.  Wider seat and shocks.....even the seat post has a shock absorber

All this makes it more cofortable and safer....oh and strong shorter aluminum wheels that cant tweak like the old 27" steel ones.

Im a happy camper all around