Thursday, July 10, 2008

Bikes Aren't Just For Riding / Racks Aren't Just For Transporting Bikes!

I was a little over a mile into the Connector Trail at the Cove on Tuesday when my front tire hit a slippery section and washed out. Instinctively, I unclipped my right foot to catch myself. At this point I was on the bike sliding sideways down the embankment. My right foot slammed hard into a rock, and I thought I heard a crack over the sounds blasting from my Mp3 player.









I could not put any pressure on my leg and knew that I needed to get this checked out. Praying that I would have reception I reached for my cell phone and called Ron G. He called Michel from Cafe Michel who just happened to be a couple of miles from the Cove. I was able to get back to the parking lot on my own. I used my Niner as a crutch and hopped on my left leg up the hilly sections and slowly rode the the downhill parts while clipping in my left foot only. Michel took me to the emergency room. Warren S. and Ron went back later that night to get my truck and bike. Thanks guys!









X-rays showed that I broke my fibula in two. I am in the process of making a decision to have surgery or letting it heal with a cast.


























Bike racks aren't just for transporting bikes!




4 comments:

Jen said...

Hey Chip!

Sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you heal fast. If it were me, I'd have them stick a plate and a couple of screws in it. I believe it would heal faster that way. GOOD LUCK. Keep us informed!!! If ya need anything, just give me a shout.

Jen

RiderDude said...

I hoping it heals quickly. I just can't wait to get out and ride again. Thanks Jen!

Paula said...

Chip
So I guess break dancing at the next party is out of the question??
Man..I sure hope you recover quickly...what a total bummer....at least you weren't too far in or worse yet, on Hemlock Tunnel!
Hang in there..Let us now if you need anything
Paula

RiderDude said...

Yeah, things could have been a lot worst. Don't count me out yet for break dancing. I'm going to practice today. See you guys soon!