he mentioned he was going down a fast "S" where it was bermed and the front wheel over shot the bern that set the chain of events. So i wonder if the paramedics hauled him back up the trail so that the chopper can airlift him
OK that makes sense. We were wondering why he was on the uphill side of the berm. They probably moved him over there to avoid the rotor wash. I always warn everyone I ride with on that trail to not attempt that jump. I have seen many people almost endo over it but nothing like this. Be careful out there folks!
Update Thanks everyone for all the words of encouragement and healing vibes. I talked to both Dino and Duan offline when I was at the hospital. The pictures that KeepWhatHappens took is the exact spot I took the spill. I rode that trail once before and I totally miss timed that berm. #-oThere is 'no way' I was trying to huck it but I did carry more speed than usual which got me in trouble (my fault). By then it was too late. I endo over the bars and landed on my left side. My left hip took about 85% of the hit and the rest was my rib cage and left elbow. I was riding with two other buddies as well. Mike was right behind me and pretty much saw everything. The pain I felt hitting the ground was something else. I've been through a number of sports related injuries but nothing as bad as this. I couldn't move anything on my left side. The medics didn't want to hike the rest of the trail in fear of injuring more so instead they airlifted me over to Mission Viejo hospital. After a pile of X-rays, CT scans, MRI, needles, spending the night and a ton of drugs I was discharged this afternoon. According to the trauma doctor, he said I'm the luckiest person ever to go through the trauma area. He did say they get a number of mountain bike related injuries and most are due to not wearing a helmet (yes I was wearing mine). The final tally? Left elbow looks like hamburger, my rib cage is bruised and scraped up, and I have a hair line fracture in my pelvic bone. According to the doctor it's not enough to warrant surgery. Time? A max of six weeks for the pain to clear, 6-8weeks for the bone to heal. I have to see the doctor in 2 weeks and then go to physical therapy after that. My boss is cool enough to let me telecommute on the temp basis. :lol: Thanks to everyone on the trail that was helping me when I was down. STR members, hikers (especially Marty), EMT's, medics, etc. :clap: Someone asked how the Horse is. According to Dino, the bike is not broken. It has a self humbling feature that kicks off any mafia member that gets in way over their head. :lol: Ken
Glad to hear you'll be recovered before too long. A doc once told me, "Humans have been healing up since prehistoric times. We just make the process go faster, with better results."
Ken, it's really good to hear that it wasn't as serious as we all thought it might be. Looks like you'll be up and about with nothing too permanent. Take it easy and don't rush the healing process, we'll see you riding again soon.
Grasshopper Ken It's not a matter of if.... only when.... most of us have been there and feel your pain... some more than others.... and, like you, don't like hospitals very much.... until they're needed. (Don't you just love those gowns!!!) Heal quickly bro....
Ken, you are my neighbor I've never met. When you're healed up we definitely need to connect for a ride. Hope the healing is quick and complete. And I smiled when I read the bit about making it to the bathroom under your own power, but anyone who's been there knows that that's no laughing matter. Nothing like laying there wondering "Which will hurt worse: Getting up to go, or holding it for 6-8 weeks?" 8-[ Get well soon amigo.
awww...feel better soon Ken! I have taken a digger on the hip (and did it again to the same spot about 3 months later) and I know how much it hurts. I saw stars and pretty much felt like puking. I probably did some damage, though I wasn't smart enough to go get checked out. Healing vibes~~~~
