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Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by goldrunner, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. goldrunner

    goldrunner New Member

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    So my 12 Hour of Temecula adventure last weekend only lasted for less than an hour. About mile marker 6 just before the return to the aid station I caught a small rut with my front tire and got sent elbow first in to a small hill right in front of me, my elbow took the full impact of the crash. #-o What really sucked is that it was on my first race on my new rig. #-o8 Stitches and a fractured elbow later I am down for a few weeks. O'h well what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger:?: Hoping to be back by Rim Nordic in July :)
     

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  2. melster

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    That looks nasty. :p Good luck, and heal well!
     
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    surlygal Bad Girl of DH

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    I went down on my elbow with pads 5 weeks ago, pretty much the same injury. I ended up getting 6 staples, some chipped bone and a fractured elbow as well.

    Let it heal nice and good before you get too crazy on a bike again. Even *if* the Dr. tells you it's okay to ride. I didn't let it heal long enough (4 weeks)and had to visit the ER again this past Sat for 6 more stitches (popped it right back open)..I firmly belive if I had let the wound heal longer I wouldn't have more than a scratch this 2nd time around..

    Sucks about your race and sucks your broken! Bike looks good!~ Heal up :)
     
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  4. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Is the bike okay????:wave: Sending healing vibes your way!
     
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    simonmtb Digging for fun.

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    Heal up fast, Bro. That looks pretty nasty.
     
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  6. Brewtal

    Brewtal Squirrel Whisperer

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    Your bike hazed you?
    That's rough!
    Very nice rig, hope you two can talk things over and get back out there soon!

    Taking a guess...24.5 lbs?
     
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  7. Pablomatic

    Pablomatic middle:middle

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    ouch! heal up quick.....and, nice bike! still got the spider?
     
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  8. IDY-Craig

    IDY-Craig Lake Arrowhead

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    Heal up quick!

    BTW...what kind of shades are you wearing?
     
    IDY-Craig, Jun 17, 2010
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    Hotchkiss human being

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    NICE!!!!

    I just want to know if the bikes O.K. as well. I've fallen in love with the Tallboy

    I'm thinking 26.7
     
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  10. melster

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    You need to throw that meat back on the grill. It looks a little too rare for me.
     
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  11. One_Track_Mind

    One_Track_Mind New Member

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    Here I am eating ground beef and potatoes for lunch... Yum!

    What? You didn't finish the race? 'Tis a mere flesh wound...
     
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    Where was the 'GORE' WARNING!!! :protest::protest:

    Heal soon and go buy some armor...but guessing 12 hrs in elbow guards would kinda suck.

    Did you finish with the one good left?
     
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  13. bvader

    bvader Long Live The Gorn!

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    Wow I didn't know and elbow has so much meat ;)

    Hope it heals up ok, good luck!
     
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    Ben, good healing vibes
     
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    Hi Ben, The new ride looks good. Whats it weight ?
    Elbow looks rough, ouch. Let's plan a ride when your back on the bike.
     
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