Tribal injury update report

[OMR]

Originally Posted by Livepe

Bummed to miss the Rwanda ride tomorrow but I will be volunteering at Aid Station 8 in the morning and get to see all my friends who get to ride.

That makes two of us that are bummed! This chest cold really has knocked me out of action. At least you get to enjoy seeing your buds... take care.

Originally Posted by Livepe

I had rotator cuff repair surgery on 2/2 and have not been on the bike since. I hope to be doing easy mountain bike rides early May. I was just able to ditch the sling last week. Since my surgery I have been doing a lot of hiking, 15 miles with hills on Saturday and easy 10 milers on Sunday.

I never thought I would enjoy hiking, but I am finding it's very relaxing and a great workout. I have thoughts of hiking a few times a month after I get back on the bike just to work the different muscles. I was so worried about gaining weight being off the bike and actually lost a few pounds.

If anyone is interested in doing longer hikes (at least from now until early May) PM me. My hikes are fast paced cardio hikes but I will wait for anyone willing to go the distance.

Teri

I hike with my bike all the time. Sometimes I just get off the bike and push for a mile or so. Particularly if it's a long uphill and my butt starts to hurt. I like the fact that it works different muscles. Sometimes I start to question why I bring my bike at all, then when I go down hill, all becomes clear.

[stacy]

Terri

Aid station 8? Does that mean there are 8 places to eat? That would be great, but exactly where will you be? We can't wait to see you.

[Tmac]

I have been off the bike for about 3 weeks now with back issues. MRI showed a small tear in the disk that supports L5. The first 2 weeks were not pleasant at all but things are getting better everyday. My PT guy says that I can start getting back to regular activities in the next few days.

[Livepe]

Originally Posted by stacy

Terri

Aid station 8? Does that mean there are 8 places to eat? That would be great, but exactly where will you be? We can't wait to see you.

All I know is Aid Station 8 is in a field near Antonio Pkwy so I a assuming it is early in the ride.

I can't wait to see all you guys. I miss riding so much but will be riding before you know it. Thanks for encouraging me to volunteer. It's better than staying away and sulking.

Teri

[Livepe]

Originally Posted by stacy

Terri

Aid station 8? Does that mean there are 8 places to eat? That would be great, but exactly where will you be? We can't wait to see you.

Originally Posted by Mountain Bike Adventures

I hike with my bike all the time. Sometimes I just get off the bike and push for a mile or so. Particularly if it's a long uphill and my butt starts to hurt. I like the fact that it works different muscles. Sometimes I start to question why I bring my bike at all, then when I go down hill, all becomes clear.

I do a lot of hiking with the bike as well but it's because I am a chicken and I don't want anymore injuries. I am hoping as time goes on I will be more "chicken-less." I hope it does not become a mental thing with me and I can get over it. Time will tell. I don't want to be off the bike again.

Teri

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by Livepe

All I know is Aid Station 8 is in a field near Antonio Pkwy so I a assuming it is early in the ride.

I can't wait to see all you guys. I miss riding so much but will be riding before you know it. Thanks for encouraging me to volunteer. It's better than staying away and sulking.

Teri

Good for you Teri.

My left knee still aches but it is better. The right has no pain. Hopefully with rest, it'll be ready for the Traverse. I'll be resting while doing the 50. I'll be sure and stop and say hello. __________________

[Livepe]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Good for you Teri.

My left knee still aches but it is better. The right has no pain. Hopefully with rest, it'll be ready for the Traverse. I'll be resting while doing the 50. I'll be sure and stop and say hello. __________________

Sorry to hear about your knee. Have you considered swiming? I know a lot of people in my swim group who swim as a reult of knee issues. Once the knee starts acting up it seems to be an ongoing thing. Hope it's OK for tomorrow.

Yes, please stop and say hello. Tomorrow should be a perfect riding day.

Teri

[Livepe]

Originally Posted by Drum n MTB

Went to the doc yesterday and he said I need some physical therapy (aka legalized torture) to get range of movement and strength back in my arm. He said about 6 more weeks before I'm 100% and I'm going back for another x-ray in a couple weeks to check progress.

Bummer you will need to be off the bike.

Physical Therapy is not bad. I actually look forward to my appointments. Just make sure you do the exercises they assign you (every day) and you will find you will progress a lot quicker than they tell you. I am way ahead of where I should be after 6 weeks and I attribute that to keeping with the program and making sure I do my exercises at home every day. I also think when they tell you how long you will be down they give you the worst case scenario. Everyone is different and some of us are quick healers and some not so quick.

I hope you are a quick healer. Stick with the Program!!!

Good Luck,

Teri

[mfoga]

I guess I cam officially add my name to the list. I hurt my shoulder last weekend racing 4x and thought it was bruised but had a doctor friend check it out and its an AC joint separation. Nothing can be done beside rest it. So I am resting it as much as I can until Sea Otter.

[ezzyride]

Julia12 made it on this list. Julia crashed at the Loop last night. It's great to be able to say she is fine. Cut's and bruises on her head and chin, her arm in a sling. The doc said no activity for a couple of weeks. Her doc is a real funny guy with a great sense of humor. He was pretty serious when he looked at me and said a couple of weeks. He and I seemed pretty sure her elbow was injured due to the swelling of the arm. The ex-ray's came out good. He gave me a list to observe for signs of the head injury. I'll be reading it soon. I still have to inspect her helmet. Julia is pretty bummed that she will be off the bike. Julia is trying to convince me her doc said 3 days. I'll have to take her to get a hearing exam. I've never seen her more quiet. We keep thinking of stuff for her to do with one arm it's tricky. This is only her first day and she's going crazy. Thanks to Dino and McGyver who were riding with her for taking care of her. Also, everyone that stuck around with her. Julia said she felt pretty dizzy at the time.

If anyone has a trainer we can buy or borrow it will be greatly appreciated.

-Elvia

[Fewinhibitions]

Dayum! One might think mountain biking was dangerous with all of the folks on the DL here.

Heal up soon folks!

[RustyIron]

Originally Posted by ezzyride

If anyone has a trainer we can buy or borrow it will be greatly appreciated.

Ugh. Give Julia my sympathy. There's a trainer sitting in the garage with about ten miles and a quarter inch of dust on it. We're headed to the air show in Chino, but will be home later this afternoon if you want to come and pick it up.

[ezzyride]

Thank You RustyIron! I'll pm you.

-Elvia

[UzziSLX03]

A month ago, I was rescued from Aliso Woods. Shattered my clavicle, broke some ribs, my shoulder clicks like its got marbles rolling around in it, and lost a lot skin. Scabs have fallen off and I have fresh scar tissue. Rambo has nothing over me in the scar department. Doctor said another 30 days for the bones to fuse and then we'll decide what's next. Probably physical therapy.

[RacinJason]

I hope everything is ok .
I didn't know about any crashes.

Originally Posted by ezzyride

Julia12 made it on this list. Julia crashed at the Loop last night. It's great to be able to say she is fine. Cut's and bruises on her head and chin, her arm in a sling. The doc said no activity for a couple of weeks. Her doc is a real funny guy with a great sense of humor. He was pretty serious when he looked at me and said a couple of weeks. He and I seemed pretty sure her elbow was injured due to the swelling of the arm. The ex-ray's came out good. He gave me a list to observe for signs of the head injury. I'll be reading it soon. I still have to inspect her helmet. Julia is pretty bummed that she will be off the bike. Julia is trying to convince me her doc said 3 days. I'll have to take her to get a hearing exam. I've never seen her more quiet. We keep thinking of stuff for her to do with one arm it's tricky. This is only her first day and she's going crazy. Thanks to Dino and McGyver who were riding with her for taking care of her. Also, everyone that stuck around with her. Julia said she felt pretty dizzy at the time.

If anyone has a trainer we can buy or borrow it will be greatly appreciated.

-Elvia

[xhuskr]

Sorry to hear a Jr. Tribemember has fallen...keep up the good vibes and care for her....... the loop has a way of taking out even top champions like Julia! Hang in there!

[J_Sims]

Slipped a pedal on the DH bike and did not crash but the Specialized Mag Lo Pro's took a good chunk out of the ft of my shin leaving me with 10 stitches and a bit sore.. It was nice to see my tibia, I was wondering what it looked like WOOT

The funny thing is that I was headed to The Path after the ride to pick up some clippless DH pedals.. Too Late

[Kid A]

healing vibes to julia. i just gave my trainer to a peep on the board via the pay it forward thread...sorry.

Originally Posted by J_Sims

took a good chunk out of the ft of my shin leaving me with 10 stitches and a bit sore.. It was nice to see my tibia, I was wondering what it looked like WOOT

J i did something "similar" while boarding and spinning on a rail. think it was 6-7 staples. get some opsite (below) and pads and you can ride cuz no dirt gets through that sh1te.

think i was back ridng very next day. only thing is i felt EVERY f'n bump as the nerve ending we so sensitive. heal up bud

[paulbschmidt]

paulbschmidt - fractured elbow - out another 3-4 weeks with an anticipated return last week of June.