1st crash too

[doc]

Thanks for all the well wishes. Off the bike 6-8 weeks
Any ideas how to pass the time, stay fit and not go crazy?

[DirtDiva]

Hope your recovery is swift and that the time off the bike tends toward six weeks rather than eight. Hmm, not sure what you can do to keep fit with that kind of injury... Can you swim with a broken arse? Like, pulling with your arms rather than a lot of kicking? Guess you'll have to talk with your doc(s).

[mtbdarby]

Doc,
So sorry about the crash. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery. What restrictions do you have with it? Do you have to lay on your side/stomach, what kind of mobility, etc. My bf just crashed the other day and landed the same way on a rock (mtb). Luckily he only bruised the coccyx but he's got a lump from there down to his left cheek. He has a really hard time walking up steps and sitting upright.

Keep us posted on your recovery.

[caligurl]

OMG! OUCH! so sorry to hear about your crash and hope you are back on the bike soon...

uhm.... see.... i'm glad i don't paceline and do all my rides on my own power! sounds a LOT safer!!!!!!

[CorsairMac]

sending healing wishes your way Doc!! Off the bike for 6-8 wks?? That has to be a royal pain in the........oh yeah right...it is! You might ask your Doctor what he/she advises and/or do you belong to a gym?? They may offer things like water aerobics or some of the other softer workout routines or a personal trainer that might be able to steer you in the right direciton.

[bikerchick68]

yikes... I'm so sorry to hear about your crash! I am working (coaching) with a newbie right now... and she is learning all about group riding, drafting, how to point out road hazards etc... safety, safety, safety... group riding is definitely a skill that is different from the others required to ride safely...

healing thoughts coming your way...

[emily_in_nc]

Doc,

I sure am sorry to hear about your crash! I was off my bike for 3.5 months after my pelvic fracture in April, and it was very hard to miss such a nice part of the cycling season (well, until the really hot weather came in late June/July!) However, I was allowed to start riding gently on the indoor trainer after 8 weeks, and that was sooooo nice, just to be "riding" again.

While I was healing I made good use of my time. I did a lot of exercising indoors (prescribed by physical therapy), of course, but I also read books (never have time to read more than magazines in normal life, it seems), made some macrame bracelets, watched TV and videos, emailed buddies and chatted on the phone, entertained visitors who came to see how I was doing, kept a journal (see link below), and so forth. I couldn't bear weight on the right side for 8 weeks so was limited in what I could from a physical perspective, but I did lift weights for my upper body at home (dumbbells), just so I didn't lose all muscle tone there.

Hope you heal up fast and this causes you no long-term problems. Keep your chin up - the time will pass faster than you think!

Emily