Ouch

[bike4ever]

I took a yukky spill today. I was scoping a paved trail that I plan on taking some new women cyclists next week. I was on my way back, feeling strong so I picked up my speed. Slid down on a corner covered with a thin layer of mud & wet leaves. We had some strong storms through here last night.

My outcome was quite lucky - just a lot of road rash and soft tissue damage. I have a nice swollen left cheek & a pretty black eye. Both forearms are wrapped in gauze for the road rash. Very sore left wrist & hand - not broken, just terribly bruised. (Definitely harder to type one handed ) Also a bruised hip - at least there is extra padding there.

Don't think my Buenos Aires is too damaged. Need to true the front wheel and clean it up from the mud. I did find a nice crack in my Bell Sweep helmet! I pretty much landed on my face sideways.

So the moral of this story --- always wear your helmet. My 3 boys each asked me about the helmet when they saw me all bandaged up.

Ride safe.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Healing wishes are heading your way...
And I'm glad you were wearing your helmet too!

--- Denise

[Lise]

Whew, boy. Thank goodness for the helmet. It is amazing how a little water + a bit of leaves or mud + a slight turn of the wheel can = disaster for a bike. I am sorry to hear of your injuries, and so glad they're not worse. Take your time to heal up well. All best wishes, Lise

[Running Mommy]

~~~~~~ warm fuzzy healing vibes from sunny AZ~~~~~~~~

heal up quick! OUCH! I hurt just reading about it!!

[allabouteva]

Ouch! I sympathise.

Hope your wounds heal very quickly. But, I bet your boys are pretty proud of their mom who's TOUGH!

Take care.

e

[bikerz]

Hey Bikemom - Owiee!

Take very good care! Glad you had the helmet on!

It seems to me there were some good detailed threads here about treating road rash ...

[mtkitchn]

Double warm fuzzy healing vibes from Arizona!
Glad you're not seriously hurt! Get well soon!
Sue

[Cici_Ryder]

Well, all I can say is BRAVE SOLDIER!!!! It is the best ointment to heal your road rash! I took a pretty bad spill a year ago this past March, and pretty much broke the fall with my face! I had road rash down both arms and mostly one leg, and some bruised ribs BUT no broken bones .... but the best news.... nothing happened to my Trek! And if I hadn't taken pictures, no one would believe me now! This ointment REALLY works! I have near invisible scarring. And try to keep your wounds aired out as much as possible.... as pretty as they might look. As far as your helmet goes, try calling the manufacturer.... some offer replacements at a fraction of the cost when you return the helmet. Hope your road to recovery is speedy.... Allez!

[slinkedog]

I hope you feel better VERY SOON! Road rash is nasty, nasty, nasty. Be careful with yourself. I'm so glad you weren't more seriously hurt.

[bike4ever]

CiCi_Ryder - Are you speaking of "Brave Soldier Antiseptic Healing Ointment"? Any suggestion as to where to purchase?

My kids brought up a scary thought this afternoon. They asked where they would go if I hadn't had my helmet (hubby is out of town this week). I knew friends would take care of them; however, I realized that I hadn't put my RoadID back on my new shoes. I definitely need to find that now.

[fatbottomedgurl]

[QUOTE=bikemom]

My kids brought up a scary thought this afternoon. They asked where they would go if I hadn't had my helmet (hubby is out of town this week).

Also a reminder to everyone to have designated guardians, trust, advanced health care directive, and power of attorney assigned.

Get better...

[Cici_Ryder]

Yes, that's the one. Brave Soldier.... you can buy it at most bike shops. Brave Soldier even carries an emergency pack kit you can buy with the essential first aid stuff, and it's small & light enough for the back jersey pockets. Good to have on longer rides. Hope you are feeling better!

Allez!

[bike4ever]

One week out and I'm definitely on the mend. I already have my new helmet, and my bike only needed the wheels trued. This was easy for me to get fixed since I am the manager of bike shop!

I was still having great difficulty with my wrist/hand. I returned to my primary on Tuesday - of course more x-rays. They came back negative so off to an Orthopedic specialist. He took one more shot this morning and found a break on the Hamate bone (one of the two Carpal tunnel area bones). At least now I know why it is still bruised, swollen & hurting.

I still have our first woman's ride scheduled Saturday. Since it is only a leisurely ride (geared to beginners) fo 8 miles, I will probably ride my frankenstein bike (very ugly, commuter bike). This would probably be more comfortable one handed since it is a little more of an upright position.

Ride safe.