McGill McGot Him Again… Mikie is Down...

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  1. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Dahammm, it took me breaking a hip to regain your presence???
    Missed you bud.
     
  2. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    So what part of the pelvis broke? Any restrictions from Clarence (not his name was it!?!?)
     
  3. evdog

    evdog iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    San diego
    Name:
    Evan S
    Wow Mikie, glad to hear you're safe and ok. Feel better soon...a couple beers to wash down a percocet will make the pain go away!
     
  4. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    I think we need to rename this forum from Crash Confessions to "My Bike Rode Me Today." :thumbsup:
     
  5. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Doc drew a picture, when I'm up for it, I will try and duplicate.
    Right now, I'm just trying to leave the Trauma Ward!
     
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  6. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Glad you’re heading home, Mikie. Get Velcro to wait on you...they love to help. Like Bernie helping me with a brochure...

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  7. muni

    muni Member

    Location:
    Downtown Los Angeles
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    17 Yeti SB5
    Healing vibes @Mikie . Hmm maybe flats?
     
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  8. Mikie Robin Mcguire

    Mikie Robin Mcguire Well-Known Member

    Name:
    mikie and robin
    Omg, Mr.Watson.sending big healing hugs with much love. In our thoughts and prayers. Take care of you. We are all here if you need anything. Love, Mcg , me and SB Voo doo Tom, you are true BFF.. hugs
     
  9. blixet

    blixet Well-Known Member

    Location:
    San Gabriel Valley
    Name:
    Tom
    Current Bike:
    Transition Scout, TJ Ti
    No childbirth for 3 months!
     
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  10. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Dang, that's at least 12 months in the womb then! :eek:
     
  11. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Gonna be a biggin
     
  12. tortoise

    tortoise Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Cave Creek, AZ
    Name:
    Tom
    Sorry to hear of your accident, Happy to hear your gonna be Ok, you are truly blessed with a friend like Voodoo Tom!
     
  13. mtbMike

    mtbMike iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    PRESCOTT!!!
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Ibis HD5, Ripley & Mojo 4
    Interesting that your foot got stuck in the pedals because as we all know, that rarely happens....except when it does. The #1 reason I switched to flats was so I can bail when necessary.

    Prior to his heart attack, my buddy Matt was thinking about trying flats after watching me ride Mt Wilson an do just fine. As a lifer in clipless, that amazed him. Anyway...now that he’s on blood thinners, that’s out because the learning curve with spiky pedals is potentially bloody. However, we were discussing the topic yesterday anyway and he said “I always seem to come out of my pedals just fine” and I of course said “until you don’t”. I’ll be telling him this story.

    As a frequent flyer in PT, do what you’re told and don’t push too hard on the rehab.
     
  14. horsebikerider

    horsebikerider Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Suzanne Martin
    Current Bike:
    Tallboy
    Rest up, heal up and feel better soon @Mikie ! I'm so sorry that your date with the ground proved to be a bit abusive, but you are a warrior and will rise again!
     
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  15. CBone

    CBone iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Antelope Valley
    Name:
    Tucker
    Current Bike:
    Intense Primer
    Geez @Mikie don't scare us like that. What a bummer. Sure glad you are going to be OK.
    Last night I made fun of your choice of shorts and I expected a quick reply. When that didn't happen I remembered that you were riding McGill last night. I remember thinking that I hoped you made it home ok.
    You will be in my prayers. Heal up quick so we can do that Rosamond ride and you owe me a Golden Eagle ride too:thumbsup:
    Oh, and while you are healing up you will have a chance to check out Sara's pro deal on hot yoga gear so you can replace those shorts - heck get an extra pair or two.
     
  16. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I was actually surprised how many guys ride clipless here in imtbtrails-land. I do too but most of my out of state friends ride flats.

    I have tried a few times to switch over but my feet are so "all over the place" on flats that I have too many panic attacks during a riding attempt and therefore I can barely finish a small trial ride.
     
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  17. mtbMike

    mtbMike iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    PRESCOTT!!!
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Ibis HD5, Ripley & Mojo 4
    I switched over last Fall after 25+ years on clipless. It takes the right shoes with grippy rubber and there’s a definite learning curve. I still try to “lift” every 5-6 rides which of course when not clipped in just means I come off the pedals and stall That being said, now that I’m conditioned, I’d never want to go back and my shins have been blood free for a while I can’t say the same for my calves but they get nailed when I stop and my cranks spin
     
  18. CBone

    CBone iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Antelope Valley
    Name:
    Tucker
    Current Bike:
    Intense Primer
    Hey @Voodoo Tom , just wanted to add my thanks for your quick thinking last night. The person who is hurt is usually not in a place where they can assess their situation and know what to do. My wife is an RN and years ago the neighbors called to see if she could come check on their mother who was having chest pains. She asked them why they didn't call 911 and they said Mom wouldn't let us. She gave them a lecture on not letting the patient call the shots. Your decision was probably even more effective than calling 911. You saved a step and got the right guys to help. We owe you one:thumbsup:
     
  19. tbarnesarc

    tbarnesarc Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Taylor
    Current Bike:
    Stumpy Evo Mullet
    Holy sheet man. That story was gnar balls. :eek: Glad you're going to be ok @Mikie . And nice work @Voodoo Tom That's the stuff legends are made of right there. Your Karma points go to 11 after that one. :thumbsup: Heal up fast Mikie.
     
  20. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    Sorry this happened to you-I hope you mend well and soon Mikie.
     
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  21. Marty657

    Marty657 Member

    Location:
    Upland
    Name:
    Marty
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz TB2C
    OUCHHHH! Heal up Mikie. Good thing VT was available. Way to go VT!
     
  22. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    The biggest complement to @Mikie is how this has derailed to a clipless vs. flats conversation.
     
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  23. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Every thread gets derailed on this site. Even the serious ones. :thumbsup:
     
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  24. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Nooooooo, not our Mikie! Praying hard for a speedy recovery and huge grace for the process!!!!
     
  25. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Tearing up right now! You’re BOTH freaking amazing humans! @Voodoo Tom and @Mikie you did similar for me and I’ll never forget that!
     
  26. Old Skool

    Old Skool Member

    Location:
    Hacienda Hgts. (Turnbull Cyn. is in my backyard!)
    Name:
    Rick
    Current Bike:
    Pivot Mach 5.7 C
    Damn Voodoo, you were all over that situation last night! Mikie is blessed to have you as a friend and so nearby as well. Hope and pray everything turns out fine for our fearless leader!! Now the next time we see him, going to kick his ass for riding solo at 9:00 pm at night!! :mad::mad:
     
  27. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    Whoa looks like it could have been a whole lot worse. Get well soon @Mikie from the Trailslayer and I. Great job on helping out @Voodoo Tom.
     
  28. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Yeah baby, let’s ride that biotch! You’ll be back lickety split:thumbsup:
    Meanwhile, the great news is you can still wear your spandex and do some YOGA:laugh:
     
  29. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Right! That’s what I was thinking..that turkey @Mikie
     
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  30. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Seems to be a pattern up there. I'm not riding with you Canadians anymore. :stop:
     
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