Aaaaargh, broken back!

[ClockworkOrange]

Oh yes, eight days ago, second time on my Strida.

Took my car to the garage and I thought good idea, I would take my new fold up bike in the car. Went off for a nice little ride along the flat, then thought I would go down a hill, then rode up a slight slope.

Vaguely remember reaching the top and turned my front wheel to the right in order to stop and push my bike through the gate. The problem was that because I had reached the top of the slope and not having any gears, I was unable to push the left pedal any further forward, suddenly putting my right foot on the ground...........stumbled and I fell back.

I landed flat on my back and there I stayed until a stranger passed by (a cyclist who was late for work) and called an ambulance.

Aint life a b*tch, I have a broken back.

Just spent 7 nights flat on my back in hospital, with a burst fracture of L3, basically means the center of the vertebral body is overloaded and it bursts sending fragments in every direction!

Thank God for America, as the brace I have to wear for 3 months is from Boston Brace International, Avon, MA 02322 USA.

My dream has been shattered to ride with the team my partner and I got together, however, I am still going to try and raise sponsorship.

Phew, I only came out last night and am beginning to tire.

Clock..............not ticking at the moment.

[TsPoet]

OMG!
Nothing useful to say - but sending you healing thought-energy

[Bike Chick]

(((Clockwork))) How horrible for you! That's just simply awful. How long will the recuperation time be? Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Biciclista]

oh poor you, get well soon!!!!

[Catrin]

Oh my, sending you healing thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Tri Girl]

HOLY COW, Clock!! Oh my!! I'm sooo terribly sorry. I can't believe you broke your back.
I hope you heal soon. I'm sorry you'll be down for the count, but hopefully the time will pass quickly, and you'll be out on your bike before too long. Heal soon, friend!

[Cataboo]

Oh that's horrible. I'm sorry

[Blueberry]

Oh - I agree - poor you!! You've really had a rough time of it for the last year or so So sorry - that sucks

[NoNo]

That's terrible news! I hope you have a speedy recovery and are able to find some comfort these next few weeks. xx

[OakLeaf]

Oh man. Just when things seemed to be turning around for you. (((((((Clock))))))) I'm so sorry that happened to you. Heal up quick and make sure they give you GOOD drugs this time.

[shootingstar]

((Hugs)) THis is really hard for you Orange..you're like your frog struggling to get out.

Take time to recover but drop by here from time to time, to let us know of your progress.

[PamNY]

Oh, no! I'm so sorry. Very best wishes for a fast recovery.

[zoom-zoom]

Goodness...so scary and awful. I'm glad somebody found you. Keep us posted on your recovery. How long before you can start to be active again?

[ASammy1]

OMG, Clock! Sending happy thoughts your way across the pond. Feel better soon!

[azfiddle]

So sorry to hear about this- I hope you have a speedy, easy and complete recovery. Keep us posted...

Sharon