Because I want to recruit some volunteer staff, so to speak, to help answer questions here, etc. Serve as Ambassadors to help this forum grow and enable people to expand their personal horizons to the maximum amount possible.Originally Posted by javal
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
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My name is Frank and at 55 was never with a serious medical problem until 8 months ago today, when I received (in the ER) a foley catheter to relieve severe urinary retention that was causing me to go into renal failure. I've been with the foley since then because I'm no longer able to urinary on my own but am eager to return to cycling...
Hi, I'm Kae, and I'm really here to get some advice for my sister, who has a number of mobility (and other) issues. The truth is, she doesn't really need a bike at all... but something that will allow her to move around using only her right leg. But more about that in a minute. Glad you all are here; hope you can help.
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I am crazylady. yes, if anyone asks. I am the one that knows stormcrowe in his own home. (joking there)
I was wondering if anyone can help me out here. I just found out my eyesight is now considered legally blind. Would any of you put anything on your bikes for that? I would not because I have a recumbent, but I have been wondering that. I know what it is like to have items happen, but I have the right on the road as everyone else. I am sure a great deal of you feel the same way. Let's talk.
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I do believe the answer to that is just wear some items a bit looser and then go from there. You will be into the cycling because you can see it here in your words.
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Hi I'm Taro. I'm not disabled but I'm recovering from a bad crash that broke my clavicle. I'm really inspired by the stories here and my problems seem so minor by comparison. I'm just starting to gain use of my right arm again though my fingers are still a little numb and I have a strange irritation on my leg but my shoulder is less painful than it used to be since I crashed 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether I'll ride ever again because I don't want to put myself through this again. I've been considering getting a "safer" bike -- maybe a cross bike with wider tires would keep me more stable when the road isn't nice to me. I really enjoyed going fast and love going uphill and downhill, and was just starting to like spinning like mad since I don''t have the leg strength to push big gears. And then I crashed on a lonely flat stretch of road and I wasn't trying to go very fast. Every day since my accident has been like a rainy day. The weather is so nice and warm but it hurts to move around very much. And of course I can't ride for a while. I've been spending my days mostly sleeping, eating and a little walking. I've enjoyed cycling so much and it's been a big part of my life. But I'm afraid of cycling again and put myself in danger again
I'm sorry to hear about your crash. Is there a bike coalition in your city? The one in my city offers bike safety classes where they teach maneuvering and bike handling skills. Something like that might help get your confidence back.Hi I'm Taro. I'm not disabled but I'm recovering from a bad crash that broke my clavicle. I'm really inspired by the stories here and my problems seem so minor by comparison. I'm just starting to gain use of my right arm again though my fingers are still a little numb and I have a strange irritation on my leg but my shoulder is less painful than it used to be since I crashed 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether I'll ride ever again because I don't want to put myself through this again. I've been considering getting a "safer" bike -- maybe a cross bike with wider tires would keep me more stable when the road isn't nice to me. I really enjoyed going fast and love going uphill and downhill, and was just starting to like spinning like mad since I don''t have the leg strength to push big gears. And then I crashed on a lonely flat stretch of road and I wasn't trying to go very fast. Every day since my accident has been like a rainy day. The weather is so nice and warm but it hurts to move around very much. And of course I can't ride for a while. I've been spending my days mostly sleeping, eating and a little walking. I've enjoyed cycling so much and it's been a big part of my life. But I'm afraid of cycling again and put myself in danger again
I belong to a bike coalition and a bike club. My accident was caused by running over something in the road that I couldn't see (someone said it was a small pothole) that immediately made me lose control of my bike. It really caught me by surprise and when I was falling I did try to correct myself, but my front wheel was moving freely so I must have already been airborne. I don't know if my bike coalition has something to say to prevent accidents, though I'll check, what else can I do right now...I was wearing a helmet, which was barely scratched, and there was minimal damage to my bike. I got most of the damage. BTW I like your picture. It would be nice if "poof!" things could go back in time and I didn't crash that day.
I'd blink away problems if I could!
I have a road bike and a hybrid bike. The hybrid (Specialized Sirrus) has nice, fat tires, flat bars for a more upright position, and easy gearing. It's my "fun" bike that I use for commuting and running errands. It's a bit more stable than the road bike, and I can't go nearly as fast.
If you don't want to give up cycling, maybe something like this would work for you.
I've been thinking about a cross bike. I never did before this accident. Or maybe get 25c tires instead of 23c that I've been riding. Cross bikes look attractive because they look just like road bikes but can accommodate wider tires. If I do ride again, I would like to still ride with my club and ride centuries. I'm not considering a cross bike for riding in mud. It'll take some time for me to decide on what to do. I'm still trying to decide what to do with my current bike. Fix it up a little and sell it? Or maybe put on my old wheels on it and sell my nicer wheels (Shimano Dura-Ace c24s) separately. I never thought about parting with my bike. I thought I'd have a life-long relationship with it. Whenever I'm in a hotel I take a picture of it.
So I will take some time to think this over....
Hi, it's me again. I know this thread is just to "introduce myself". Is there another thread or forum on the topic of "how to cope with and recovering from bicycle injuries"? I feel pretty isolated since my accident. The people I've talked to so far who have gone through a similar accident seem to shrug it off. But every day I'm in enormous pain. On top of that, it's difficult getting around, it's boring, and every time I see a cyclist I want to go say 'hi' but can't because I'm on foot. Tomorrow is 'Bike to Work Day' in my area. I might walk to an Energizer Station and try talking to some people on my way back from my visit to the doctor's.
Introduction: I am a longtime left below knee amputee who is around 50 years old. I am slow, but I love cycling. My amputation is not from diabetes. Sometimes I bike commute to work.
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