First crash

[Catrin]

We were on the North Tower Loop, Catrin.

I had wondered if it was that or perhaps Green Valley. Take care of yourself and then go back to teach that trail a lesson

[redrhodie]

(((Indy))) Ouch! That sounds painful. I hope you've taken something like advil, and ice is your friend.

[murielalex]

Wow. Sorry that happened to you, but glad it wasn't worse. Sending you healing wishes!

[OakLeaf]

Oh yikes indy! Heal up quick! FWIW Aleve helped way more than narcotics after my last get-off...

[rocknrollgirl]

Ouchy!

Well, at least the first crash is over. I am glad that you are ok. I think always best to get back on if you are physically able and ride out. I know it is tough sometimes. It happens to all of us eventually, so I agree with the "don't over think it " advice. I have had some beauts, but I keep going back for more.

Heal up quickly and get back out there.

[indysteel]

Yep....black eye! My first. My chin looks like Jay Leno's (but with an abrasion). I have abrasions on my cheek, brow, left hand, both forearms and my right thigh. And my right shoulder, while not dislocated (and least I don't think it is) is pretty darn sore. I'm a mess. On Oak's advice, I just took an Aleve. It might be a long night.

Oh well. I'm in decent spirits. Just glad nothing's broken. We leave for a week in Tennessee in three weeks.

[ridebikeme]

Just as a warning...Tylenol is the what Dr's and hospitals recommend now, Aleve is hard on the stomach and liver.

[indysteel]

Thanks for that heads up. I doubt I'll take more than a few doses over the next 36 hours. In my experience, Tylenol is a great fever reducer but for serious pain and inflammation, not so much. I was under the impression that Tylenol could be hard on the liver as well, or is that just when it's mixed with alcohol?

I would note that the Aleve has really helped.

[Becky]

Sorry to hear this, Indy. Tegaderm works wonders for quickly healing abrasions....goodness knows I've used enough of it this season!

[maillotpois]

Sorry that happened, but with MTB I think it's the rare person who hasn't dumped it at some point.

Ice and Advil like Red said. Supposedly pineapple helps break up bruises, but I don't know if I believe that. A pina colada couldn't hurt anyway....

[spokewench]

Sorry, bout your crash - but you were overdue so now you are a real mountain biker! Congrats!