Or you could cut out the middleman and go straight for the bong...

--Shannon

I DID pretty much abandon cycling; and everything else besides work, for 2 1/2 years. That's why I'm so pissed that the minute I start up again -- I have the worst crash of my life :(

I guess I've been initiated. Only took 55 years of riding to do it, eh?

Here's the horse that threw me, in happier times - 2019 Cino, with a slightly less comfortable saddle, but otherwise just as it was last Thursday: 1973 Nishiki Semi Pro rocking 38mm Paselas


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...acedd6416b.jpg

That's what my friend Stuart is for ;)

Thanks, Andy, we are going to do that again someday, when I have some control over my schedule. Fingers crossed. :)

All in all, it could've been much, much worse. At least you don't have to buy a new helmet. I hope you heal quickly.

I had to get back to work earlier so I was unable to complete my post with unsolicited advice.

My mom had a bad wound and ended up under the care of a wound specialist. One of the things that he had her doing was what he called "wet to dry, twice a day". This involved washing the wound, letting it dry in the open until a scab formed, usually about a half an hour, and then applying triple anti-biotic ointment and a bandage. Cleaning the wound twice a day minimizes the chance of getting an infection and applying ointment allows faster and better healing while minimize scaring. It also tends to feel better with ointment too. This worked great for my mom and I follow it myself. This can probably be done once a day since your wound isn't nearly as bad as my mom's was.

My second tip is to use a sanitary napkin or feminine pad for you bandage. It is perfect since it is soft, absorbent and doesn't usually stick. It is so much better than gauze pads or even the better bandages. Cut them to size and you can get more coverage with less pads. The thin ones work well. The first time I tried it was a revelation. Of course, my wife called me an idiot. I replied that "you had these all along and I never knew anything about it until now.". I am an idiot!

I wish you the best with the healing.

Seeing those numbers, I can't believe I made it to the top. I do remember about 36 times that I stopped and Tim told me the summit was just around the next bend. That was actually helpful.

Ah, that unique blend of yellow and purple -- I know it well. Had the same colors on my busted up arm and shoulder.

Appears to be at least a Triple Ouch! Take it easy while you heal.... Don

Hope you heal up quickly- and I am also happy that your cochlear device didn't get lost or broken.

And, of course the most important thing- I'm glad the bike, saddle and Acorn bag aren't ruined. :D

Broken collarbone is a typical sprinter injury.
heal fast.

need to are those anti gravity supplements.

Sorry to hear about it, Tim! Hope your recovery is swift.

Ouch! My sympathies! I crashed and broke my collarbone riding Cino two years ago. Mine was pretty bad so they had to operate and install a steel plate (and later operate to remove it). I still have zero recollection of the crash since I had a significant concussion (and destroyed helmet). My only advice is to go hard at the physical therapy exercises to maximize your chances of getting back full functioning of the shoulder. Good luck to you!

I look forward to that ride again, enjoyed the two I've been on. This thread is not the triumphant return I was hoping for.

I recognize that pic - from the skanky Symes Hot Springs Hotel in a room we shared. Yeah, good times.

Let me get this straight: You were riding one-handed on a steep descent and then applied the brake? It takes a brave man to admit that.

No steep descent, that was 1/4 mile back. It was almost dead flat where I crashed, but I was still going at a good clip "taking the lane" or "vehicular cycling" or what you will. I do right side braking like this fairly often, but I think I was just a bit too aggressive this time. Not my finest moment. :(