Tonight while riding I was hit by a car. It was my fault I fully admit that and take responsibility for it.

I was at my half way point and went to make a U-turn on the highway to head back home. I looked in my mirror before I turned. I saw a car but it was far enough back so I could safely make my turn. But the car I saw was not the one that hit me. There was another car I did not see. As I went to make my U-turn the driver went to avoid me. Halfway into my turn we collided. My chain ring hit her passenger fender just beside the head light.

Had my cranks been 90 degrees more forward then they were it would have been my foot that hit and I probably would have destroyed my ankle.

Called the county sheriff so a report could be filed. Called my wife to come pick me up after we gave the report to the sherrif's deputy. Went to the hospital right away.

Damage and injury to me: I have minor road rash on my left arm. And the inside of my right calf has a very severe contusion. It hit the chain ring when the car and I hit. I have very severe muscle and tissue damage, but thankfully nothing is broken. But I am in a lot of pain right now. Just took my pain reliever, it has yet to kick in. My leg is severely bruised, there are blisters forming and my ankle is swollen with blood. The ER doc said all of this is to be expected and it will get worse. But he wants me to walk and move my leg and foot as much as possible to prevent blood clots. Which means no crutches and no cane. The interesting thing is the doc said I could ride if I could tolerate the way it will feel. I guess it is because he wants me to use it to help prevent blood clots.

Damage and injury to my beloved 'bent: From the impact the front chain rings and spider are all bent. And the rear wheel is out of true, I think that happened when I went down. I'm taking my 'bent to the LBS tomorrow to be checked out and get a estimate for the insurance company. Even though this is my fault my insurance will still cover damages to my bike. It is covered under my home owners policy.

I think the car was in my blind spot where I could not see it. Nor could I hear it, wind was blowing.

Hopefully the frame is fine and all that needs to be replaced is the chain rings and the crank and spider.

I am still planning on riding the last day of the P.O.W. ride on Saturday provided I have a bike.