Originally Posted by Chaco

Just want to tell you guys, bicycling at our age might be what saves us when we take a fall. Two weeks ago, I had a freak accident on my bike and broke my femur in half, just below the ball. They put in a long titanium rod with a new ball on top, and I was out of surgery at 5pm. By midnight, I was sitting up and walking to the bathroom. By 6am, I was walking around the floor, going up stairs, and by 2pm, I was released to go home. 4 days ago, my surgeon said I could skip physical therapy and outpatient therapy and do my rehab at the local gym.

I don't attribute this to any special strength -- it was all due to being in good shape from riding around 125 miles a week. I think it also helps that we cyclists always have endure a certain level of pain on a ride and just learn to ignore it.

So my message is keep it up -- it may make the difference between months of rehab and a fairly quick recovery, even if you're almost 70, like I am. I hope to join you again in 4 to 6 weeks!