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11-19-14 | 10:12 PM

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Greybeard712

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From: Sparks, NV

Bikes: 2012 Roubaix Pro, 2011 Roubaix Expert, 2006 Tarmac S-Works

Not today, and not for weeks to come. Major spill on the Allez on Thursday the 13th (Friday the 13th came a day early). Tried going up a driveway onto the sidewalk and it wasn't smooth, had a 1½ lip. The tire hit that and slid throwing me off the bike with great force at about 15mph. (Can you spell Law Suit?)
Two fractures to the right pelvis—one of the more painful injuries—abrasions and contusions, and one scarred helmet.
I'm still on two wheels but it's a wheelchair. I'll be in physical rehab for three weeks after five days in the VA hospital. I just don't bounce as well at 68 as I did at 28. In a word, Ouch!

I'm seriously thinking about a Catrike.

This pic isn't the accident but you get the idea...

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