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Old 08-07-24 | 04:37 AM
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jevery57
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First Bad Fall

66 YO, semi-retired and riding 75-100 miles weekly on a new Diverge gravel bike. With a group of six on paved trails when suddenly confronted by a large snake crossing the trail. Instinct was to swerve around which was successful, but was so sharp that my front wheel tucked under when swerving back to regain balance. Landed on my right shoulder and head (thank you helmet). Four hour surgery to repair a badly shattered and displaced clavicle and now in a sling for at least eight weeks. Damn, just as I was getting in decent shape. I now keep hearing my wife’s words when I bought the bike, “You’re gonna get hurt.” (Don’t yet have enough posts to show you a truly impressive pre-op x-ray).
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