Originally Posted by
jevery57
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).
don’t worry - you’ll be back
and hopefully good as ever
years ago an older friend who was in his 70’s went down hard after hitting a hole - he broke his pelvis, hip, arm, ribs .. hit his head … etc
he was in the hospital and rehab for a while - but he returned and incredibly was riding as strong as ever (after a fairly short period - but unfortunately cannot recall the time)
still recall one of his early rides after the setback - we did a 40 mile ride so mrs t2p tagged along thinking she could hang with us no problem (with an old guy that was on the mend) … nice spirited ride and that old guy kept spinning - but mrs t2p hit the wall at around 36 miles and I had to retrieve her and her bike after finishing the ride
the only issue that guy had was getting on and off the bike - often not exactly graceful - but once he got going he was fine