John Kerry
05-31-15 | 07:59 PM
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Not a fan of his views but would not wish him any harm.. Broken femur can be serious and his age could compound that . Prayers for a speedy recovery
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05-31-15 | 08:17 PM
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Indeed.
And a significant risk for a fat embolus. I hope he recovers without complications.
A femur is a large bone to break.
06-01-15 | 03:52 AM
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The first thought I had after reading he hit the curb is the Dutch will probably make all curbs bike friendly in my lifetime. When the Dutch redo a bike path they replace the 90 degree curb with a friendlier version.
After looking at the photos I'm real glad I bike in my regular clothes.
After looking at the photos I'm real glad I bike in my regular clothes.
06-01-15 | 03:59 AM
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From the pics, the Serotta fits Kerry like a glove. Just the right amount of seatpost showing. Bars are maybe just a hair lower than saddle. Not too stretched out, but not uncomfortably crouched down either. I would say that this pic is almost textbook what I would suggest a taller rider should aspire to as far as bicycle fit.
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06-01-15 | 04:10 AM
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But according to Kerry, he does not fall, it is always something else at fault.
snopes.com: John Kerry Swears
While snowboarding in Ketchum, Idaho, Senator Kerry was knocked over by one of the Secret Service men assigned to protect him. According to The New York Times, "Mr. Kerry [was] taken out by one of the Secret Service men, who had inadvertently moved into his path, sending him into the snow." A reporter and camera crew, who were following on skis, witnessed the collision but did not capture it on film.
When asked about the crash, the Senator said, "I don't fall down. That son-of-a-***** ran into me."
When asked about the crash, the Senator said, "I don't fall down. That son-of-a-***** ran into me."
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06-01-15 | 06:51 AM
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I am seriously impressed that one of our top government officials is able to ride at 71 and take a crash with the aplomb he has. Best to you Mr. Kerry!
Speaking of which; prayers go out to the Biden family. RIP
Harv
Speaking of which; prayers go out to the Biden family. RIP
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06-01-15 | 07:05 AM
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Sorry to hear about your hip, but you especially as a bent rider should know that the simple logic of riding a bent means a person has less distance to fall. That does make bents on average safer.
06-01-15 | 07:11 AM
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Yes it is good to see that some high gov officials ride. Note---former President Bush is a very fit rider, and rides with wounded warriors every year.
And yes I too hope he heals fast.
And yes I too hope he heals fast.
06-01-15 | 08:02 AM
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I do agree with the Moderators on both threads that this is not the time for political commentary; it is a serious injury to a fellow cyclist.
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06-01-15 | 11:54 AM
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In conjunction with his wife, at the time of his financial disclosures when he ran for POTUS, the two of them are Billionaires. He could buy any thousand bikes he wants, and not miss the swag. BTW, he was also worth well over ten million dollars before he married Theresa Heinz.
06-01-15 | 01:13 PM
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If I were married to TRAAA-Suh, I'd be traveling the world and taking my bike with me, too. [shudder]
Seriously, good on him for being so sports-oriented. Cracking a femur just below a hip replacement must hurt like the dickens. I hope that he recovers fully, and soon.
Seriously, good on him for being so sports-oriented. Cracking a femur just below a hip replacement must hurt like the dickens. I hope that he recovers fully, and soon.
06-01-15 | 01:35 PM
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Hip replacement surgery involves cutting off the hip ball from the end of the femur and machining the femur itself. A hole is bored/reamed into the femur to accept the stem of the prosthesis. I imagine that a femur fracture in the vicinity of the prosthesis could be complicated to repair depending on what sort of fracture it is and how the prosthesis is affected. The good news is that even if extensive work is required, he can probably be semi-mobile with a walker in a day or two. If everything goes well, he might be back on his bike in six to eight weeks. Modern orthopedic surgery is nothing short of a miracle.
06-01-15 | 04:15 PM
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In conjunction with his wife, at the time of his financial disclosures when he ran for POTUS, the two of them are Billionaires. He could buy any thousand bikes he wants, and not miss the swag. BTW, he was also worth well over ten million dollars before he married Theresa Heinz.
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06-02-15 | 01:13 AM
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Massive military transport plane that usually carries 100 troops picks up US Secretary of State John Kerry to bring him home
For some, everything is fun, even severe injuries
For some, everything is fun, even severe injuries
06-03-15 | 08:12 AM
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It is never enjoyable to read/hear of a cyclist that is injured.
But it is always nice to hear that a cyclist will make a full recovery. That is good news for all of us that crash.
But it is always nice to hear that a cyclist will make a full recovery. That is good news for all of us that crash.
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06-03-15 | 02:56 PM
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06-04-15 | 07:30 AM
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Bents are known to be safer. First the rider sits upright and can look all around to see any danger. Next most recumbents are lower and you have less distance to fall. You arrive at an accident feet first rather than head first. Lastly on a LWB bent like mine, it is almost impossible to go over the handlebars like Kerry probably did.
06-04-15 | 03:19 PM
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Bents are known to be safer. First the rider sits upright and can look all around to see any danger. Next most recumbents are lower and you have less distance to fall. You arrive at an accident feet first rather than head first. Lastly on a LWB bent like mine, it is almost impossible to go over the handlebars like Kerry probably did.
Bents are known to be safer. First the rider sits upright and can look all around to see any danger. Next most recumbents are lower and you have less distance to fall. You arrive at an accident feet first rather than head first. Lastly on a LWB bent like mine, it is almost impossible to go over the handlebars like Kerry probably did.
I ride recumbents. I like recumbents and I'll never go back for the majority of miles that I ride. For riding in urban areas, however, I prefer my DF beater bike because it's so much easier to twist your torso look side-to-side at intersections. On a recumbent you have to lean forward before you can twist because your shoulders are leaning against the comfy backrest. When I bought my first recumbent the first thing the sales guy asked me was what kind of rear view mirror I was used to because you can't twist around to look back like you can on a DF bike.
Does anybody here know how Kerry actually fell? One common type of bike fall, even for experienced riders, involves riding off the road and trying to steer back on. If your front wheel doesn't roll back onto the pavement you'll fall over on your side and, whether on a DF bike or on a recumbent, usually hit hip first. That's what I did on my recumbent tandem and I have a personal friend who did the same thing, but on a DF bike, with the same result. It's not hard for me to imagine that's what Kerry might have done too.
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06-07-15 | 06:16 AM
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The simple fact is that bents are safer. Since on most bents you are lower to the ground there is less distance to fall. And again, arriving at the scene of an accident feet first is far better than head first. Another reason is that on some bents like my LWB Stratus, you have superior braking, so you might not have an accident in the first place.
