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Discussion in 'Crash Confessions' started by hill^billy, Feb 23, 2016.


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  1. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    You’re right Mike, I’ve come to realize (AKA have been humbled) that whatever gets your butt moving and makes you happy....GET AFTER IT!!!!
     
  2. -ROCKY-

    -ROCKY- Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Lakewood, CA
    Name:
    Rocky
    It's muuuch different with you though. It's more of a feather in your cap!!! :inlove:
     
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  3. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Welp, thanks ;)
    I’ll use this platform to let y’all know that I have surgery on my knee again this coming Wednesday Feb 27. They’re gonna work on the whole trio again:gotnothing::facepalm:
    Pretty bummed to say the least, but ready to get it over with. Prayers welcome!:thumbsup:
     
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  4. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.

    Not what I wanted to read, but you have my prayers...
     
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  5. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Prayers sent. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    That sucks.....1 step forward, 3 steps back.
     
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  7. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Hah, I was joking, too. :D

    No matter how rad you ride or don’t, the experiences off the blacktop can be zen. A trans-con ride on pavement could be fun tho...

    So much dirt mileage on the Divide, that pavement can be novel and blissful. Times two on the CO trail. Imagine feasting on so much dirt for days that you giggle inside when you hit the blacktop. Blacktop leads to stuff like stores, eateries and laundromats. And that same blacktop takes you back out into the dirt. So I’m cool with blacktop. : )

    But hardcore, you find them in every athletic pursuit.
     
  8. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
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  9. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Oh dang it Sara I'm so bummed to here about another surgery :thumbsdown: but you gotta do whatever is necessary to get back to what you love doing. My prayers are with you. Please take it easy and give your body the time it needs to fully recover.
     
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  10. MolarM

    MolarM Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz 5010
    Prayers sent most importantly to you, but I also send prayers to the surgeon
     
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  11. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Keep it together and send! You got this one, Sar. Here’s to recovery, at any pace. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    @Faust29 @Runs with Scissors @mtnbikej @UPSed
    Thanks all, that really means a lot!:inlove::inlove::inlove:
    And thanks for the reminder to add my surgeon Mike @MolarM ....genius!
    And I will take it easy @Voodoo Tom ..promise. The ACL re injury happened the first week after surgery, just by moving my leg, the second re injury was due to running (will be waiting 1 yr post surgery to run this time) thanks friend.
    @mike easy peasy;)
    :cool:
     
  13. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Prayer machine was cranked up when I first heard this news, but I'm gonna throw the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses and candy stripers into the prayer machine this time! :thumbsup:


    (I know there are no more candy stripers. Probably just strippers named Candy.)
     
  14. -ROCKY-

    -ROCKY- Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Lakewood, CA
    Name:
    Rocky

    Aw I'm sorry. :( I hate hearing that. Will send prayers. Keep positive Sara. :)
     
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  15. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thanks my friend:)...you can be my candy striper;):laugh:
     
  16. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Done and done. :inlove: :cool:

    Where do I get the skirt?
     
  17. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thanks a bunch Rocky! Will keep the positive going!!!!
     
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  18. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    I’ll make one for you;)
     
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  19. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Use the thread from your sutures!?
     
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  20. CBone

    CBone iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Antelope Valley
    Name:
    Tucker
    Current Bike:
    Intense Primer
    Sorry to read this @mountaingirl sara, but whatever it takes to get you back in the (mtb) saddle.
    Prayers sent. Keep your great attitude going :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  21. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    Sadly far too true. I can't recall the last time I heard of anyone dying while mountain biking. I hear of people getting killed while road-biking every couple of weeks. In California it averages a little more than two per week.

    More biking fatalities in the Netherlands than car fatalities

    Bay Area Bicycle Attorneys

    Cyclist Fatalities by Year (Wikipedia)
     
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  22. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Eww:eek: no!
    Don’t worry fashionisto, I’ll come up with something perty!:sneaky:
     
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  23. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thanks Tucker....I’ll take all the prayers I can get! And no self pity for this mama, staying far away from that pit...:stop::)
     
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  24. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Kudos again for your positive perspective in the face of bad news. As I mentioned before, but it bears repeating, your take on your own injury and approach to the down time was helpful to me when I was struggling in the early stages of recovery. Glad to hear that it's at least happening sooner than later. I hope to find myself in a group ride with you shortly after you're back, so that I actually stand a small chance of keeping up.
     
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  25. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thanks Matt! So glad to see you’re back on the mtb, that helps me out too!
    Thankful that my surgeon got me in so quickly, I’m ready to get this done!
    Group ride for sure, I’m shooting for July, but will be patient if more time is needed:thumbsup:
    Thanks again!:thumbsup::)
     
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  26. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Yea you’re a mountain biker posing on a road bike. :thumbsup:
     
  27. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Just note that mountain bikers who also go roadie get more than twice the fun. The idea that roadie-ing is overly dangerous is not consistent with reality. It's all in where and how you do it. ;)
     
  28. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Seriously, SPD’s are the best! I have Speedplay Light on my RB and they’re awful!
     
  29. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Hah, a new, useful rating! Double black OD would have consequences. Climbing has R and X, why not...

    :thumbsup:
     
  30. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Not consistent with reality? I'm pretty sure it's the most lethal recreational activity allowed by law.
     
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