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Karen 26.2 Bike Crash
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 2009-07-28 9:05 PM |
Master  1843     Roswell, GA |  Subject: Karen 26.2 Bike CrashI posted this on NAMC club website but for those of you that are not members: At the beginning of tonite's Roswell Ride it began raining. We all decided to HTFU  and left on the ride anyways. The group was going slowly and being very careful. Karen was out front (as usual for this speed demon). Unfortunately when we were heading down (I think) Coleman Road which is very steep and where you must stop and turn left in front of the daycare center (the road it is scary to stop and turn on in dry conditions) - Karen's bike slid out from under her and she went down hard. She went to N. Fulton hospital via ambulance thanks to a major bump to the head (helmet did it's job and I am sure it saved her life) where they checked her out thouroughly and sent her home. No broken bones and lots of road rash. And just so you know what is important to Karen 26.2 she called me on the way home and wanted to know that her Garmin was safe! She also asked me to tell everyone how much she appreciated all the concern and care we gave her. As if we would have it any other way! So glad you're ok Karen! |
| 2009-07-28 9:35 PM in reply to: #2314086 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Thanks for the update! I am so, so glad she is okay! |
| 2009-07-28 9:38 PM in reply to: #2314156 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash autigers_1998 - 2009-07-28 10:35 PM Thanks for the update! I am so, so glad she is okay! ditto Karen, We are all thinking about you. I am glad that you seem to be pretty ok considering. |
| 2009-07-29 6:49 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Member 136 Limbo | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Aw crap, Karen you're not allowed to crash! Did your wheels get on the paint in the road? That stuff's the evil spawn of satan when wet... Regardless, glad you're ok and VERY GLAD you wear that helmet! Yet another reminder that anything can happen on these rides. (I admit, the threat of rain made me chicken out of joining. Kept thinking I don't have anything big to train for right now, so no reason to HTFU.) |
| 2009-07-29 7:22 AM in reply to: #2314409 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash |
| 2009-07-29 7:34 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Thank you for this update, Lisa. Went to bed wondering about her condition and hopeful that she was OK; really glad to learn that all is (reasonably) well. |
| 2009-07-29 7:44 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Expert 931 Smyrna, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Wow - glad to hear she is okay! |
| 2009-07-29 7:49 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash |
| 2009-07-29 8:21 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Lisa B - 2009-07-28 10:05 PM I posted this on NAMC club website but for those of you that are not members: At the beginning of tonite's Roswell Ride it began raining. We all decided to HTFU and left on the ride anyways. The group was going slowly and being very careful. Karen was out front (as usual for this speed demon). Unfortunately when we were heading down (I think) Coleman Road which is very steep and where you must stop and turn left in front of the daycare center (the road it is scary to stop and turn on in dry conditions) - Karen's bike slid out from under her and she went down hard. She went to N. Fulton hospital via ambulance thanks to a major bump to the head (helmet did it's job and I am sure it saved her life) where they checked her out thouroughly and sent her home. No broken bones and lots of road rash. And just so you know what is important to Karen 26.2 she called me on the way home and wanted to know that her Garmin was safe! She also asked me to tell everyone how much she appreciated all the concern and care we gave her. As if we would have it any other way! So glad you're ok Karen! Update Just talked to Karen's husband and he said she had a good night. He had to talk her out of going to work this morning! Turns out her doctor last night was the LTF swim coach Susan's husband which was good cause he was very understanding. She is not allowed to bike for two weeks just in case she would fall again. But she is allowed to swim and run as she feels ready. Again, so thankful you're OK Karen! |
| 2009-07-29 8:34 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Expert 617 | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash I'm so glad she is okay! That was really scary but it really demonstrated the importance of a good helmet. Glad to know they do their job. Karen, I hope you feel better soon! (I'm sure you're still hurting). We're definitely not going to be riding in the rain again. |
| 2009-07-29 8:38 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Expert 696 Sugar Hill, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Glad you are doing well Karen. Rest up. |
| 2009-07-29 8:42 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Karen - this'll help you feel better...final results for the Velogames TdF Fantasy League were posted last night and you kicked everybody's tail...congrats on the win!
FANTASY TOUR DE FRANCE LEAGUE SCORES
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| 2009-07-29 8:49 AM in reply to: #2314582 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash crazyalaskian - 2009-07-29 9:34 AM We're definitely not going to be riding in the rain again. I will be. Do you race? Can't control the weather in a race! |
| 2009-07-29 9:40 AM in reply to: #2314445 |
Master 2021 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Reno8 - 2009-07-29 8:22 AM Glad to hear that the helmet did it's job. Same here Speedy recovery to her! |
| 2009-07-29 9:43 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Veteran 261 Woodstock, GA | Subject: Just Glad Karen is Ok Lisa, |
| 2009-07-29 9:48 AM in reply to: #2314619 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Lisa B - 2009-07-29 9:49 AM crazyalaskian - 2009-07-29 9:34 AM We're definitely not going to be riding in the rain again. I will be. Do you race? Can't control the weather in a race!
x2 - though rain is definitely not optimal conditions, you simply need to be more careful...several years ago I rode the annual Six Gap/Three Gaps ride and it started pouring at mile 5...climbing in the rain was definitely not an issue, but descending Neels and Wolfpen was not fun, esp. with so many other people around. However, keeping the brakes covered allowed for controlled descents and all turned out well. And halfway to Woody, the rain stopped and the sun started peaking out...turned out to be a great day. |
| 2009-07-29 9:49 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Veteran 471 Alpharetta | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash I'm so glad to hear you're OK. That helmet (and the pieces of it we picked up off the road) can retire sure in the knowledge that it gave it's all fullfilling it's purpose in life! |
| 2009-07-29 10:05 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Pro 3883 Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Karen I am sorry to hear that you crashed, but I am glad that you are OK. There is a saying in cycling "There are those that have crashed and those that will crash". Think of it this way...you have yours out of the way now!
To echo Lisa, you can't control the weather on race day so you really should ride in the rain (within reason of course). |
| 2009-07-29 10:07 AM in reply to: #2314086 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Heal well, Karen! While sticking to your sheets is no fun ... the road rash goes away quicker than you would otherwise think! Hang the helmet on teh garage wall as a reminder of how important those things are.  |
| 2009-07-29 12:40 PM in reply to: #2314086 |
Veteran 383 The ATL | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Wow, feel better. Lots of tegederm for the road rash. On the whole riding in the rain thing, I avoid it mostly because it will really wreak havoc on your bike and it's components. If I get stuck in an unexpected storm or in a race, so be it but I did a mountain bike race in a downpour and it cost me $130 in repairs afterwards. Expensive race. |
| 2009-07-29 12:50 PM in reply to: #2314086 |
Veteran 119 | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Sorry to hear about the crash Karen. I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back to kicking some a.. |
| 2009-07-29 12:51 PM in reply to: #2315261 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash ... sounds like we could have a whole thread on riding in the rain. I try to avoid it because I am so sweet that I am afraid I may melt. BTW, I spoke to Karen during lunch today and she was at all3sports getting her bike checked out. ... now there is a hardcore cyclist for you. Edited by nealphelps 2009-07-29 12:52 PM |
| 2009-07-29 1:03 PM in reply to: #2315308 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash nealphelps - 2009-07-29 1:51 PM BTW, I spoke to Karen during lunch today and she was at all3sports getting her bike checked out. ... now there is a hardcore cyclist for you. That made me smile! : ) Hope your bike is just fine Karen. |
| 2009-07-29 1:13 PM in reply to: #2314086 |
Master 2151 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Hardcore cyclist - or just insane! Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts. And thank you to everyone that stayed around to help me while, as Lisa puts it, I was lying in a heep. I don't remember anything, except all of a sudden being at the hospital. But the paramedic said I was talking to him, so of course I told him I most certainly was not! Thanks to Lisa & Steph for coming to the hospital to check on me. That whole time frame is a blur too, but I do remember you both being there and I appreciate it. I appreciate all the posts, inspires, phone calls, etc. You all are a great group of people and I feel lucky to have met up with each and everyone one of you. Andy loaded my bike in my car and we took it to All3 today. They looked it over and found just the shifter(s) needing repair. It's going to be $99 for that, and I need a new helmet. I have not seen the emergency room bill yet, but considering what could have happened, I think I got off cheap! The road rash will heal, my bike will get fixed, the pain in my ribs will go away, and I will get back out there soon!  |
| 2009-07-29 6:27 PM in reply to: #2314086 |
Expert 910 North Metro ATL | Subject: RE: Karen 26.2 Bike Crash Aw man! Karen! I am so sorry to hear this! Glad to hear you are okay! Man, be safe out there guys! |
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