I am disappointed (and a bit embarrassed) to tell you that I had a bicycle crash Saturday and am quite banged up. The worst is that I have a separated shoulder that will put me out of commision for at least 12 weeks or so. The good news is that I had a brand new helmut and it did its job, but now needs to be replaced.
I was really in great shape and race ready. But, I am more disappointed for my lovely wife and kids. They were so looking forward to the trip. My wife has gone from 3 kids and little help to 4 kids and no help, so her situation is worse than mine. Anyway, you all be safe out there - I'll be pulling for all of you. Don't worry, I'll live to fight another day. Blessings....
That’s heartbreaking. Sorry to hear the news. I hope you heal fast, and get back to it.
It’s kind of peculiar, but on my ride yesterday, all I thought about on the whole ride was “Don’t crash, watch out for cars, look out for that pothole…” More so than usual.
Again, Sorry to hear the news. I’ll think of you as I suffer through the second loop of the bike course next week, and lament that you aren’t there suffering too.
Consolation: You’ll get to watch the end of the Tour.
David I’m so sorry to hear your bad news. I know how much work it takes to even consider doing one of these things. Hang in there and register for '05 first thing in the morning Monday the 26th!
david, very sorry to hear of your misfortune. hope you have a good recovery. and kudos to you for staying positive and your resolve to come back and race again.
Adding to the replies, sorry to hear of your tumble! Rest and heal!
I just returned from an oly tri in NE Pennsylvania today that got shut down halfway through the bike… Someone took a bad fall on a fast decent on slick roads! It was a serious downpour… Pelting rain!
