Best to Worst in a Day

**Bad JuJu** · 07-31-2006, 02:20 PM

Oh, that's scary! Like everyone else, I'm glad to hear you didn't get hurt worse than you did. Also glad to hear that you're eager to get back on the bike...eventually. I know you can't help replaying the whole thing in your head, but don't try to second-guess yourself--there's only so much you can do to combat the inattentiveness of drivers.

Take care!!!

**WrensMom** · 07-31-2006, 02:37 PM

OMG, I'm glad you are ok!

I am always worried about the drivers here in ABQ--they seem so clueless, and sometimes even out to get us. Of course, that kind of thing goes on everywhere for cyclists, I guess

What intersection were you at when it happened? Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while you are recovering, since I am local here and all.

**Cassandra_Cain** · 07-31-2006, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by WrensMom

OMG, I'm glad you are ok!

I am always worried about the drivers here in ABQ--they seem so clueless, and sometimes even out to get us. Of course, that kind of thing goes on everywhere for cyclists, I guess

What intersection were you at when it happened? Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while you are recovering, since I am local here and all.

Hi - I had finished riding the five fingers in the foothills and was returning home. It was just blocks from where I live - the intersection of Comanche & Eubank, heading west.

I already thought this was a great forum *before* my accident, but I'm terribly flattered by all of you who have taken a few moments to wish me well. Wow - that's fantastic.

**CorsairMac** · 07-31-2006, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Cassandra_Cain

Hi - I had finished riding the five fingers in the foothills and was returning home. It was just blocks from where I live - the intersection of Comanche & Eubank, heading west.

I already thought this was a great forum *before* my accident, but I'm terribly flattered by all of you who have taken a few moments to wish me well. Wow - that's fantastic.

Holy Smokes Cass - you live like within Blocks of me (Candalaria & Eubank). Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do/bring, heck I can probably Walk to your house! and what Is it about Comanche?....do ALL the crazy drivers in our fair town pick That street to drive on? keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you heal well, heal quick and take it slow getting back into cycling, the road (and the crazy drivers) will still be there waiting for you.

**btchance** · 08-01-2006, 04:54 AM

My goodness girl, I'm glad you're okay. Take time to let yourself heal and you'll be back before you know it.

**kaybee** · 08-01-2006, 06:02 AM

Wow! So sorry about the accident, but glad to hear that you'll be okay. Do not secondguess yourself -- as someone else said, what happened happened and you need all your energy to concentrate on healing right now. So sorry about the bike, too, but it can be replaced and you can't. Take it easy for a while and let us know how the recuperation progresses.

KB

**Geonz** · 08-01-2006, 09:57 AM

Ouch, ouch... take care of that shoulder. ROtator cuffs ... you'd think "it's my arm, it's my legs I need for biking" but yea, communicate well with the docs and PTs aand don't assume it'll just get better.
Yea, you can't help but wonder "should I have been further out in the lane," "should I have been closer to the side?" Do you have a mirror?

**esther231** · 08-01-2006, 06:59 AM

Yikes. That must have been scary as all get out.

Glad you are safe.

Keep my fingers crossed you heal quickly.

**Cassandra_Cain** · 08-01-2006, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by CorsairMac

Holy Smokes Cass - you live like within Blocks of me (Candalaria & Eubank). Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do/bring, heck I can probably Walk to your house! and what Is it about Comanche?....do ALL the crazy drivers in our fair town pick That street to drive on? keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you heal well, heal quick and take it slow getting back into cycling, the road (and the crazy drivers) will still be there waiting for you.

Hey~!

You aren't kidding about being a neighbor - that's really close! I was riding comanche because I had written straight from it (heading east to the mountains), to get to the fingers - sunset canyon, etc. I hate to say this, but in florida, (in tampa bay), there were always quieter, single lane roads with large shoulders and w/o masses of stop signs that I could always take instead of the main ones. Here you have that north-south, like pennsylvania or morris, but not in the east-west direction. Instead you only seem to have larger 2+ lane roads were cars zoom by you, in those tiny and dangerous bike lanes.

I need to take my bike to ABC today, to get an estimate on the damage, or to see if it has seen its last ride

**pooks** · 08-01-2006, 06:51 AM

What about your rotator cuff? Will you need surgery?

**mtbdarby** · 08-01-2006, 06:53 AM

Cass, sorry to hear about your accident. Sending healing vibes your way - and how cool to find out you have 2 TE gals near you. I think you need to have Corsair come over so you gals can post a picture, lol. Keep us posted on your recovery.

**tulip** · 08-01-2006, 06:55 AM

I hope you feel better soon! I hope you get a fantastic new bike out of this, paid for by the driver's insurance, of course. Rotator cuff injuries can be slow to heal, so be patient and do what the PT says so you won't reinjure it. Okay enough advice!

Be well!

**CorsairMac** · 08-01-2006, 07:08 AM

I don't know what size you are but I have a bike (or 2) you can borrow once you're up and riding again until you either get yours fixed or get a new one. Just PM me.

**Lise** · 07-31-2006, 03:14 PM

I am so sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad you have the memory of the ride before it. Glad you're alive to tell the tale, as others have said. And thanks, Lisa, for posting the bicycle safety site. I was glad to see I do most of what they suggest, and learned some new things, too.

Healing best wishes, Cassandra--keep us posted on how you're doing. Some Traumeel (homeopathic remedy for injuries) and Rescue Remedy (homeopathic treatment for a bad scare) might not be a bad idea. Take care. L.

**colby** · 07-31-2006, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lise

Healing best wishes, Cassandra--keep us posted on how you're doing. Some Traumeel (homeopathic remedy for injuries) and Rescue Remedy (homeopathic treatment for a bad scare) might not be a bad idea. Take care. L.

Traumeel! That's the name of that stuff. My acupuncturist was talking about it recently and used it on my shoulder. <writes down>

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