I came....I saw.....I hate gravity!

[blueskies]

Man, there have been just too many crashes lately! So sorry you're hurting, Sundial... especially out on your brand new (and very photogenic might I add) bike.

[mudgirl]

Ooooooh, me likey the new bikey!!!

Sorry to hear about your crash! Don't give up. Just start out slowly again. I had a really bad crash back in July. I had to go back to the easiest trails I had first started out on and work my way back up to the harder stuff in order to get my confidence back. Luckily it only took a couple months instead of a year! Just take it easy for a few rides and get "reaquainted" with your bike.

[Tuckervill]

Ow, I'm sorry. I'm cringing about teeth on pavement! oy.

I had the hardest time getting used to the suspension on the fork when I stopped. If you hit the brakes too hard, then the suspension gives, it's easy to do an endo. Once I realized what would happen, I learned to compensate...but maybe that contributed to your accident?

Don't stop! Maybe take it a little more easy and anticipate a little better? The only real wreck I've had mtb-ing is when I didn't anticipate what could happen and take steps to avoid it. Going through a little creek on a big flat rock, on a curve--bike went right out from under me and I landed on my knee. You can betcha I won't be forgetting that next time I see a big flat wet rock!

That's making me want to get back out there. :::must survive fitness boot camp:::must not ride:::must not waste money spent on fitness boot camp:::must not ride:::

Karen

[Tuckervill]

Hey, Sundial, what trail were you on? I don't know anything about trails on that side of the world, but I'd like to. That leaf covered trail looks nice!

Karen

[sundial]

Good morning girls. I slept some during the night and tried to sleep in but the fur kids are very persistent that mom get up and play. I still have swelling below my elbow and I've got an appt to see my doc this afternoon. I have bruises in strange places and I can't figure out what I hit on my way down. My chin is sore but would you believe no bruise? I feel like Festus on Gunsmoke, my arm just hangs and I kinda drag the left leg too. Got a whopper of a bruise on the inside of my left knee.

Tuckervill, I rode a trail inside Old Davidsonville State Park.

Mudgirl, blueskies and Emily, thank you for the encouragement. I would have taken Carmine back out today if I felt up to it. I'll get back on her in no time.

[blueskies]

Let us know what the doctor says...

[Julie V]

Sundial, I'm so sorry. I feel your pain and hope you don't give up. I went a couple of days ago on a trail that was called a beginner but way too hard for this first timer, fell at least 10 times. Besides all the bruises on my left side, I have some very sore ribs. The sunset was beautiful, my friends were helpful and supportive but I bit off more than I could chew. I'll be nervous next time I go out but we just have to try again. I agree with the previous post, who needs to fall but I guess it goes with the territory. Hang in there.

[Brandi]

Ouchi ouchi ouchi wawa! My comment on your fall! get back on that horse though don't let it stop you!

[Tuckervill]

Heal quick!

Karen

[sundial]

Just got back from the doc's.........

I have a sprained elbow and a MCL sprain of the left knee. We thought initially I had fractured the radial head but it looked fine on the x-ray. I'll have to use a knee immobilizer as well as the sling for my arm for the week.

I think I'll take my pain pill now and head to bed.

[Kano]

When I was on the main forum page, I got excited when I saw what's shown of this thread on my screen:

Under the topic "Mountain Biking"

I Came... I Saw... I Hate....

It just looked like the mountain biking thread for me!

Sadly, it's not -- I'm sorry to read about your injuries, Sundial. It doesn't sound like an experience I want to have ever! It's a great looking bike, though, and maybe she's "trained" now, never to throw you again. Take care, I hope the doctor says nothing's too seriously wounded, and you're back to normal in no time!

Karen in Boise

[sundial]

Karen, don't let my mishaps stop you. Your pride will hurt more than your body when you fall. It doesn't hurt to fall on the leaves or grass. I pretty much ride a very easy trail--on purpose. Dumb dumb me decided to make my fall count on asphalt.

[sundial]

See what you're missing?