Major Crash2..Just got home from E.R.

[Pax]

... Gary's little photo essay of some of the issues has done a lot of good helping the Big Shots understand why we are so "rude."

Sue, that is EXCELLENT! Yesterday I had to skirt half a dozen MTD buses and two O&M trucks on the bike path. Not to mention the crumbling pavement, it about rattled my skull loose.

*sorry for the hijack Jenn*

[FreshNewbie]

Jenn, so sorry this happened to you! Please take your time and heal. I hope you have a quick recovery and get back on your bike when you are ready.

XOXO FN

[ace]

Hi Jenn,

Just adding my voice to the chorus of concern. Poor girl! I hope you heal up quickly.

Now the lawyer side of me emerges...I really hope you go after this person, and get compensation for your medical costs and pain and suffering- you are without doubt entitled.

Best Wishes,
Amy

[Popoki_Nui]

{{{{{Jenn}}}}} I'm glad your injuries weren't as bad as they could have been! I know you're a bit spooky about getting back on your bike, but just take time to heal your body and spirit, and take it one day at a time.

Sending warm healing thoughts your way....

~Sherry.

[RolliePollie]

Wow Jenn! I'm glad you're not hurt worse! How scary! I hope the guy in the van is feeling very, very, VERY guilty today!!!!!! He should be cited AND required to ride a bike around town himself so he can learn to appreciate the cyclist's perspective on riding with cars nearby.

Take care of yourself!

[anaphase]

First of all, Jenn, I'm so sorry this happened. I've been hit by a car before and it is very scary. It took a few weeks before I was even able to get on my bike again, but eventually I got over feeling afraid.

Second, Massbike has a good article on their site about what to do if you crash. There is some Mass-specific legal stuff in there, but it's a good read for everyone, IMHO.

http://www.massbike.org/resources/crash.htm

[IFjane]

OH Jenn!!!! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Take care, heal and you will be fine. Take all the advice everyone has offered - I wish I had more but they have said it all. I'll be thinking about you & hoping to siphon away some of the pain from your road rash & headache. Please keep us posted on how you feel!

[run it, ride it]

oh Jenn! I almost couldn't click on your post in light of the stresses from dealing with my own recent crash. I can certainly relate to your pain, but the hardest part to read was how preventable your pain was--how unnecessary that kind of accident is. as cyclists we all take risks, but the thoughtlessness of others makes some of those risks very unforeseen and that is the really scary part.

getting back on the bicycle will be scarier for you, as you have the memory not only of pain from the crash but of distrust from the circumstance that caused it. remember to take it easy at first on low-traffic roads, rebuild your confidence--but above all right now focus on healing.

best wishes from another gimp!