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Watch out for road cracks!
Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface
between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." |
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On Oct 8, 6:07 am, "Mike Kruger" wrote:
Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." I thought this was going to be about well-worn lycra shorts. Get well ;-) |
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"Mike Kruger" wrote in message . .. Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." One big reason I try not to ride at night any more. Can't see as well as in day time. |
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Bill Sornson wrote:
Mike Kruger wrote: Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." Damn. That fast. Boom. Ouch. I was next to someone who ate it on a turn like that. She went down super fast. She was a tad concussed but otherwise okay. Her front wheel looked like an explosion in a generator factory. -- Dane Buson - "He's dead, Jim. You grab his wallet, I'll grab his tricorder." |
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Bill Sornson wrote:
Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ® wrote: "Mike Kruger" wrote in message . .. Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." One big reason I try not to ride at night any more. Can't see as well as in day time. Huh? This was in day time. Wasn't it? Yes, Rebecca's accident occurred in broad daylight. But I know what Bellsouth means. When I'm riding in the dark, I favor wider tires and more flat-resistant designs. There's lots of stuff to look for, and it's harder to see glass on the road or whether the cracks are deep. |
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"Bill Sornson" wrote in message ... Mike Kruger wrote: Bill Sornson wrote: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ® wrote: "Mike Kruger" wrote in message . .. Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." One big reason I try not to ride at night any more. Can't see as well as in day time. Huh? This was in day time. Wasn't it? Yes, Rebecca's accident occurred in broad daylight. But I know what Bellsouth means. When I'm riding in the dark, I favor wider tires and more flat-resistant designs. There's lots of stuff to look for, and it's harder to see glass on the road or whether the cracks are deep. I've yet to do a night road ride, but want to some day just to see what it's like. (I have ridden home from some night mountain bike rides on the road, but fairly short distances.) One thing's for su I'd do it on a route I know very well. Bill "blinkies" S. Try it. For me, it's anxiety-causing. Although, one thing I have to say about night riding is that you do (or at least I do) focus only on the road in front of you, which is a good thing. It's not like you can get distracted by the scenery, a hot chick, or a funny-looking dog. But IME reduced visibility really makes it more dangerous to a point where it is not just rewarding to ride. To each his own and his comfort level. |
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Bill Sornson wrote:
Dane Buson wrote: Bill Sornson wrote: I was next to someone who ate it on a turn like that. She went down super fast. She was a tad concussed but otherwise okay. Her front wheel looked like an explosion in a generator factory. Hate to say it but that's exactly why I wear a helmet. Catch the front wheel or lose the front tire, and WHAM. Why crack open your skull unnecessarily? Bill "easier to live with a broken elbow" S. Oh, great, now you've turned it into another elbow pad debate! DH |
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On Oct 9, 2:33 am, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®"
wrote: "Bill Sornson" wrote in message ... Mike Kruger wrote: Bill Sornson wrote: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ® wrote: "Mike Kruger" wrote in message . net... Yet one more reminder to watch out for road cracks and uneven surface between lanes. This is from the sweep on the club ride I was on yesterday. "I was sweeping the ride, when Pat had a flat, I tried to catch up to the front group to let them know. When I crossed the white line (between the shoulder and car lanes) to pass the group, my wheel got caught in a crack and I came down hard on my left side elbow first. There was no swelling or much pain, I completed the ride staying with Bev. But I noticed decreasing mobility and increasing discomfort in the arm over time, this morning I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a radial head midline fracture. They put me in a sling and gave me the name of an ortho guy for follow up, the assumption is that it should heal on its own over several weeks. Meanwhile, restrict mobility and no weight bearing." One big reason I try not to ride at night any more. Can't see as well as in day time. Huh? This was in day time. Wasn't it? Yes, Rebecca's accident occurred in broad daylight. But I know what Bellsouth means. When I'm riding in the dark, I favor wider tires and more flat-resistant designs. There's lots of stuff to look for, and it's harder to see glass on the road or whether the cracks are deep. I've yet to do a night road ride, but want to some day just to see what it's like. (I have ridden home from some night mountain bike rides on the road, but fairly short distances.) One thing's for su I'd do it on a route I know very well. Bill "blinkies" S. Try it. For me, it's anxiety-causing. Although, one thing I have to say about night riding is that you do (or at least I do) focus only on the road in front of you, which is a good thing. It's not like you can get distracted by the scenery, a hot chick, or a funny-looking dog. But IME reduced visibility really makes it more dangerous to a point where it is not just rewarding to ride. To each his own and his comfort level. Agreed there are places I would ride with no hesitation at night. On some night the scenery is stunning and if the moon is full you may not even need a headlight to see what is ahead. Other places I wouldn't even think of it. I found it interesting the Schwinn when I bought my bike basically said in the owners manual don't ride at night or in the wet. Ive done both many many times and likely will again lol |
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Mark wrote:
Agreed there are places I would ride with no hesitation at night. On some night the scenery is stunning and if the moon is full you may not even need a headlight to see what is ahead. Other places I wouldn't even think of it. I found it interesting the Schwinn when I bought my bike basically said in the owners manual don't ride at night or in the wet. Ive done both many many times and likely will again lol In the south US, riding at night or at dusk can be a nice alternative to riding in the blazing hot sun. I don't ride where I am not very familiar with the road. I also ride in the city and use my lights almost always in blinkie mode. Usually, there's enough illumination from streetlights and such. |
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