June Riding

[emily_in_nc]

Crankin, so sorry to hear that your sinuses are acting up again! You have really had a time with that. Hope you can get some relief soon and be well for your trip. Sending healing wishes....

[Catrin]

Lots of great things happening on this thread, I've not been able to visit TE as much as I would like.

Emily - glad that you've found some way to start pedaling again and hope you can ride outside soon for as long as you would like!

Crankin - may the sinus problems ease soon, not fun for sure - wishing you the best for your trip! Healing wishes indeed.

Rebecca - Those are drop-dead gorgeous shots, thank you for sharing! They make me wish I had pedals under my feet again I was very glad to read that you've reached the end of your treatments! Wishing you the best in your recovery.

NWG, I hear you. Back in the day (>30 years ago) I lived in rural Nebraska for a time and that spirit you describe certainly helps there as well.

[Crankin]

Thanks, Catrin. I went to the doc and got my drugs!
So, I had a little crash today. It didn't involve anyone else, just my own poor judgment and doing something out of my normal routine in cycling. At the top of Strawberry Hill (where it is flat) we were turning left. I came up to the intersection, still clipped in and there was a car. An Acton Police car... My leg was in the up position, and I couldn't get it down fast enough. So, it was crash or get hit. I was probably going 0-1 mph and fell on my knee. Someone had to lift my bike so I could unclip. The damage is 2 abrasions, not bad and bruising, some stiffness. I treated myself and told the riders to go on, I was returning to my car. On the way back down the hill, my bandaid fell off and I looked like a pro, with blood streaming down my leg. I stopped at the corner of my old street and put on a better band aid.
So, I rode 10 miles. Gorgeous day, but just as well. Just heard from my friend that I would not have made it back for my dr. appt. as there were 2 flats and they stopped at a pond for half an hour! I cleaned it up and I've been icing, using antibiotic stuff on it and Arnica in the surrounding area. No swelling and no pain, just stiffness. I hope it's OK for leading tomorrow night, but I know it's not injured, like requiring medical attention.
Stupid!

[Catrin]

Thanks, Catrin. I went to the doc and got my drugs!
So, I had a little crash today. It didn't involve anyone else, just my own poor judgment and doing something out of my normal routine in cycling. At the top of Strawberry Hill (where it is flat) we were turning left. I came up to the intersection, still clipped in and there was a car. An Acton Police car... My leg was in the up position, and I couldn't get it down fast enough. So, it was crash or get hit. I was probably going 0-1 mph and fell on my knee. Someone had to lift my bike so I could unclip. The damage is 2 abrasions, not bad and bruising, some stiffness. I treated myself and told the riders to go on, I was returning to my car. On the way back down the hill, my bandaid fell off and I looked like a pro, with blood streaming down my leg. I stopped at the corner of my old street and put on a better band aid.
So, I rode 10 miles. Gorgeous day, but just as well. Just heard from my friend that I would not have made it back for my dr. appt. as there were 2 flats and they stopped at a pond for half an hour! I cleaned it up and I've been icing, using antibiotic stuff on it and Arnica in the surrounding area. No swelling and no pain, just stiffness. I hope it's OK for leading tomorrow night, but I know it's not injured, like requiring medical attention.
Stupid!

Youch! Very glad to read that no serious damage was done!

[north woods gal]

Thanks for the nice comments, folks. Rebecca, as always, your photography just stops me in my tracks. Wow!

[Crankin]

Happy to report my knee is not worse this morning. I will be able to ride tonight.
NY, when are you coming up here?

[emily_in_nc]

Ugh, Crankin! Hope you are not too sore today. Thank goodness it wasn't worse.