garysol1 

I may very well be interested in joining you on the Key West leg. I have a few things to check on first before I commit though. We will be in Lauderdale that week and the Largo to Key West ride is something I have always wanted to do.

obrien

Sorry to say we won't be making this bike trip. Avanti was hurt pretty badly on the saturday morning bike ride. He probably won't be riding for a couple of months.

FL_MarkD

Sorry to hear about the accident, get well soon Avanti

Mark

France

How you doing?? Glenn in Naples...

Avanti73

getting better every day, I was able to sleep in bed for the first time last night since the accident on 11/27.
The Dr. said I can ride in 6-8 more weeks

6 broken ribs
broken collarbone
fluid on one lung the first night but it went away by morning
had surgery on the collarbone last monday, the plate will help the mend

thanks for your thoughts

John

kjc9640

What the hell happened??? Man I hope you heal up Ok!!!!

France

Thanx for the info John. I had paceline crash in 05. Ruptured disc,broken hip-ankle-wrist not to mention broke my ridley damocles in half..I hit someone that was already down while doing 35mph on the flat... Oh well, I wish you a complete recovery..Glenn

Avanti73

I was sprinting 35-40 mph when my right pedal had a mechanical failure, which caused me to fall and tumble with the bike. I was knocked unconscious at the scene and was taken to the hospital via ambulance. When I arrived at the hospital, I underwent CT scans and x-rays to see what sort of damage I had sustained. I learned I had six broken ribs, a broken collarbone and fluid on one of my lungs. I was admitted to the hospital, and was released the next afternoon with pain meds and a sling. The following week I met with an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss options. Upon viewing the x-rays, he showed me that my collarbone was unlikely to heal without surgery. Monday the 13th of December, I underwent surgery to repair my collarbone.

I was the only person involved in the crash

kjc9640

Man I am really sorry to hear that. I hope you heal completely and fast. Do you know what caused the failure. I am not one for willy nilly lawsuits but have you looked into any possibility of holding the manufacture liable for your expenses?

Avanti73

not sure why the cleat released, I'm just happy it was not worse & I have insurance

Velo_Tut

Post again when you're healed up and planning on making this Florida trip. I'm in Jacksonville but have extended family in St. Pete area, so I might be interested in joining you for a day ride.

Avanti73

should be on for March some time, I will let everyone know for sure when it happens

kjc9640

Well I am glad you have insurance. As far as it being any worse I guess the only thing that could be worse would be for you to be pushing up Daisey's. Seriously I hope you heal quickly and completely. How much damage did you do to the bike and what pedals were you using?

Avanti73

the shifters and seat have some cosmetic damage and the bar tape is wasted, the bike made out amazingly well thank god. the helmet is now two pieces and the gloves, jersey & bibs are all trash.

shimano pd-a520 spd

GRVR6

Get better real soon, and do this ride when you can. If I can schedule it, I'd love to join in.
George