It's gonna be a long road ahoe...a loooong road ahoe...

I'm hangin' in there, Bomb. I get to ditch the crutches next week and start physical therapy about the same time. Like I told Herzalot, I'm getting fat: a spare tire is developing around my belly, my right leg is a toothpick, and my ass cheeks are not even close to symmetrical anymore.
On the bright side, I started driving again last week and found alternative riding opportunities to keep me sane during my sabbatical from MTB. Stay tuned for a ride report!

 

That's awesome DanVaraxis! I would faint for sure seeing the bone drill.

 

No flippin' WAY!
Oh I believe it . . . .that is completely...

 

This is a photo of my botched surgery...notice the anchor button about 4mm away from the femur....that's no good.


This photo is a week later with the graft replaced and the anchor button in the proper position. At least I know moving forward that if that button moves again that the graft has failed.

 

The row has been hoed, and it is time to reap on my bikes what I sowed. With that said, I retired from burning on my safety breaks. Now all I do is don my pads and helmet, and hold on tight.

 

I attempted the exact same maneuver as Lindsey did in this photo, but I failed miserably. I'm afraid to try this again.

 

Then DON'T! Stay safe and sound on your mountain bike....ha hah!

 

Two broken ribs, non displaced. Passive rehab for six weeks...

 

Yikes. Get well soon bud.

 

huh?? what? more details are required.

 

Pretty much what I had when I slammed into the ground on my gravel bike. Work sucked for at least two weeks. I still rode though. Stay off the bike and you'll heal up in no time.

 

No sneezing!!

 

Yikes

Where exactly did you crash

 

@Redman , I crashed on Sunday afternoon on HorseTrail Downhill at Marshall Canyon. I was 3 seconds ahead of my PR when I missed a right turn into a steep roller, and I ate it. I was able to ride an additional 8 miles without pain, but things got real poopie when the adrenaline and workout faded that night. Yea @blixet , sneezing is one of the worst things right now.

 

Looking at the bright side, the weather will be nicer for some night riding when you're all healed... Hopefully that healing process goes by quickly.

 

Fiber, man... lots of fiber. Don't need to strain right now!

 

Hey! While you are down for the count, the new Amazon account on imtbtrails is now available! Amazon sells all the things you need for ribs, bandages, ice packs, lounge chairs, hammocks, coolers, aspirin, latte coffee makers, all your Christmas shopping for next year, and even a new Wolfie outfit if the Misses tossed.

Too soon?


Feel better Chicken Nuggets!

 

Laughing doesn't do me any good either!

 

Technically, you can't make a latte with a coffee maker. You need an espresso maker... You know, small cups and raised pinkies. For the more discerning palette.

 

Your massive memory capacity is just too mucho for mi!!!!
(Do you need an espresso machine? Amazon sells them! )

 

Dang dude! Can you still paly daddy horsey with your kids? I hope you get better fast.

 

Real men skip the sissy coffee stuff and go straight for beer. Proof is in the pictures.

 

No horsey for a while. We like to play "Mountain Daddo" where they basically tromp on me and get tickled and squiggled while I get a massage; yea that's a no go for a while. I cant even pick them up right now. I can pedal a bike, but it's hard to mount and dismount my commuter since it doesn't have a dropper. No MTB for at least a few weeks...maybe.

 

Is the bike OK?

 

I like Mountain Daddo! Mikie no likey no Mountain Bikey!

 

Voodoo Tom!

 

He asked what we were all thinking.

 

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.

 

@DangerDirtyD suck it up... rub some 'tussin on it.
In all seriousness take your time healing up. You'll be planning darkness trail assaults' in no time.