I haven't felt like posting about it, but two days after my last post on September 23rd, I had a really bad wreck and broke my collar bone. I was scraped all over and I'm pretty sure I bruised a few ribs because it still hurts taking deep breaths. The figure-eight brace came off last Tuesday after wearing it for two weeks. The bone has fused back and I've got 80% of my movement back, but it's going to be a while before it stops hurting and I can really move my arm around. Also, the deep gash on my left side still isn't healed. I think it's going to take a full four weeks for that stupid thing to close up.
My bike did fairly well considering it flipped down a road at 40 Mph. The new saddle I bought is torn up, but it's still usable. The bar tape is a little messed up but overall fine. I lost my tail light somewhere...and my rear wheel is pretty warped. I'm not sure if the wheel can be straitened out or not. I'm thinking it would be possible, but on the other hand, I think the wheel is going to have to be replaced. I want to be on the trainer NOW! I've been going crazy sitting at home the last few weeks being unable to ride a bike. I pulled my mountain bike out of the garage and put it on my trainer. The tire doesn't make contact with the drum so it's just sitting there right now.
I guess it's nice to have some time off. I just wish it was an optional time off because I'm seriously ready to get back on the bike now before it gets later in the year. I'll be able to actually ride my mountain bike outside in a few days. If not, pushing it back to the full four weeks wouldn't hurt.
Wrecks are stupid.
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