Biking accident (Page 2)

Hello,

Sorry about your crash- I have crashed many times ( I race DH) but fortunately, I have good helmet!

I feel more confident in my "body armor" but I know this is not practical for you! (Just kidding!)

Hmm.. I took a lot of the above advice and it sounds good. I forgot to look at the date you originally posted- if you get back to this thread my advice may still come in handy.

I fell off a wooden bridge, looped out on a "g-out"- and a few other things. No major injuries. But I still felt a bit scared. What has been working for me is emptying my head and using just the brain stem- the reptilian part of me, and "riding stupid"- This may sound kind of weird for someone with a head injury but I'm serious. I practice looking way ahead and almost completely shutting down my brain- leaving only enough room for my body to do what it knows how to do. I even have a mantra- ride stupid. I listen to "stupify" by Disturbed. (Maybe I'm nuts- maybe I'm stupid for real!) I think music really appeals to that part of the brain-

Of course, this would be after you got some basic coordination back. I would also think about just riding for fun and not trying to push yourself for a while- just so you can relax, you may be holding on to tension which will really mess with your riding. But for sure, get back on the horse. I did green and blue runs for a while. It will come back. I'm not sure about me and the 5' high wooden bridges, though-

Hope this helps!

Wow! Sorry to hear about your accident. I'll pray for your recovery.

In High School a car pulled out infront of me as I was going about 25 mph. I flew over the hood and landed right on my front teeth. Broke those things off clean. The driver did not even get out of the car to see if I was alright. This made me furious and then he drove off. Lucky, somebody knew him.
The police would not go after hit and run because the driver said he was afraid of me because I was furious. Duh! I would not have been if he showed some compassion. Anyway, he did pay for the caps on my teeth. I still remember the crash well, but it doesn't keep me from riding.

I wish you the best,
Randy

Unfortunately, those of us that bike alot...it's not if you've crashed, but when you'll crash. Ride long enough and the odds say you'll have some mishaps. Glad you're OK!

WOW! That's scary. It's a fear that I'm sure is in the back of many of our minds. You are an example of why you should wear a helmet. Glad you're going to be OK!

Very sorry to hear about your accident. I haven't had any serious problems on my road bike but I have $50k worth of surgical bills, from dumping over the bars of my Mt. bike so I've been there before. You'll recover and be right back out there charging that hill again soon!

Best on a speedy recovery.

What kind of helmet were you wearing? Did it dent, shatter, look brand new or how did it survive?

You probably already know this, but whatever helmet you had on...it needs to be tossed. Bright side...you get to pick out a fancy new brain bucket

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. This definetly serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of a helmet!

One piece of advice I can give you for the emotional aspect is to take this time and reflect on previous success, as I am sure it outweighs the downtime you are experiencing. Heck, before you know it, you will be back in the proverbial "saddle."

Best wishes!

Sorry about the accident, glad you are OK. Listen to your Drs. The brain is a funny thing. We don't know everything yet, but rest is key. You have to take baby steps and get better before beginning training. Take care and good luck. I'm sure you will be reuinited with your baby I mean bike soon.

Sounds like a smart bike. ;-)

Seriously, I'm sorry to hear about your crash. I hope you heal quickly and completely!

I had a pretty nasty mountain bike wreck November of last year (check my log for 11/7 for details...) - It took about 5 weeks until I could even sit on a bike seat let alone have the desire or courage to go out for a ride. By all accounts, I should have been mangle, but thankfully my helmet and fat butt took most of the damage. Definitely wait until your world stops spinning (and then some) before you get back on your bike - balance is everything, right? You'll get back on your bike when you are ready - on your own terms. Don't rush it. If you need to chat, we're all here for you. Heal well Sandy.

-Frank

So sorry to hear of your accident. I have crashed and burnt badly on the bike but you do recover. The human body is an amazing thing. You can put your time resting to good use by planning a recovery startegy when you are able to train again. Also if you do have an indoor trainer you can use that, doctor permitting, cos if you do feel ill at all, you can stop immediately and you are already at home rather than miles away. Get well soon.

Ta

M

Sorry to hear about your accident; that's always such a "bummer".  The good news is that your bike was not damaged.  I had my last big accident in 1998; I was carted off to the hospital in an ambulance and my bike was totalled.  I still miss that bike; it was a 1984 Miele Lupa, built of Columbus tubing and festooned with Shimano 105 components.  Although my leg was in a cast, I got on my new bike as soon as I received...that was a few weeks after my accident.  There was never the slightest idea in my head that I could not or would not get back on a bike!  That would be inconceivable to me, being an avid (rabid) cyclist.