Crash on the MVT – July 23

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    CaseyKane50
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    Sunday morning my friend Jerry and I decided to take a ride down to Mount Vernon. We met at Jones Point Park for our ride. I warned Jerry we should expect debris and wet conditions on our ride. Sure enough, as we rode south we had to avoid tree limbs, branches, twigs and a spot where the trail was blocked by a fallen limb.

    We made it down to Mount Vernon, drank some water and rested. Before getting back on our bikes, I reminded Jerry to be alert for wet bridges as we headed home.

    I was out in front and had just passed the parking lot at Riverside Park and was approaching a bridge (I think it is Bridge #3). Based on my Garmin tracking, I think I was going less than 15 MPH. There was a branch hanging over the guard rail (likely water laden from the previous night’s rain) blocking my view and path. Without giving any thought or warning, I moved over to the left to pass the branch. What a terrible decision!

    Headed southbound was an on-coming cyclist, I attempted to brake and move to the right. Unfortunately, there was no forgiveness from the bridge – down I went with the other cyclist riding over me. Miraculously, the other rider was not hurt, not even a scratch. As I lay on the trail assessing my injuries, it looked like I had survived with some bad rash and a sore upper leg. I had not hit my head, my extremities all were functioning, and the little bleeding was not cause for concern. Somehow, I had even managed not to tear up my Crystal City Ride jersey nor my bike shorts.

    Arising from the ground, I was able to walk with just a bit of pain. I went to check on my bike, other than a couple of scratches, the bike was ok.

    The other cyclist and I confirmed we were ok and headed off. Home was 14 miles away.

    Peddling was easy on the flat areas, but I quickly realized that hills were not my friend. However, I did discover that clipless pedals were invaluable. By pulling up on my left foot, I could avoid having to put a lot of pressure on my right leg. Jerry was an invaluable wingman helping to guide me home.

    The first time we had to come to a complete and feet on the ground stop was at the traffic light at Wilkes and Patrick, putting full weight on my right leg hurt. Once the light changed we headed off, no more stops for the last 5 miles.

    When I got home and got off my bike, I realized that I couldn’t even put any weight on my right leg. Fortunately, my wife was at home and came to my assistance. She helped me into the house and I called urgent care.

    After many hours in urgent care, multiple x-rays, confirmation that walking on my right leg really was excruciating, I was sent off for an MRI. The MRI found a minor hairline fracture of the neck of the femoral bone. Surgery was scheduled for Monday morning.

    Ultimately, surgery was canceled due to the abrasions that were right where the surgeon needed to operate. Once those heal I will most likely have surgery to have three screws inserted into the bone. Then I make the push to get past this and back on my bike.

    So, I thought I was being careful and had enough experience to avoid this, but I clearly didn’t.

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  • #1073853
    LeprosyStudyGroup
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    Hope you heal up quick and get back out soon Casey, Alexandrias a better place when youre out there

    #1073854
    Emm
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    I can also drop off a batch of nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies if you realize you need those in your life. And hopefully you can avoid surgery. But if not, I have all sorts of helpful things that got me through hip surgery recovery that I am happy to drop off.

    #1073857
    Sunyata
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    Oh man. That really sucks. :(

    Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery and no surgery. Please do let us know if you need anything at all. My baking skills are nowhere near as awesome as Komorebi’s, but I can make an incredible pizza!

    #1073861
    Judd
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    @Sunyata 163373 wrote:

    Oh man. That really sucks. :(

    Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery and no surgery. Please do let us know if you need anything at all. My baking skills are nowhere near as awesome as Komorebi’s, but I can make an incredible pizza!

    Beer, cookies, pizza, physical therapy devices…. this is starting to sound like an awesome party at Casey’s house.

    #1073865
    Starduster
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    Wow… We tell everyone else to be careful and then *we* get caught out. Been there. Done that. Sorry this happened, Casey… Best of healing, ideally with a non-surgical route. We’ll be thinking of you out there.

    Sounds like you will not lack for cookies and pizza. :)

    #1073871
    Steve O
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    @Emm 163370 wrote:

    I can also drop off a batch of nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies if you realize you need those in your life.

    I believe everybody needs those in their lives. :)

    Happy to make a multi-drop run: I can pick up komo’s & then yours, swing by Casey’s for pizza (I know how to carry) to deliver to Casey. Really, it’s no trouble at all.

    #1073874
    dasgeh
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    Oh, Casey! Hope you heal quickly and well. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do.

    #1073879
    ian74
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    Komorebi vs. Emm BAAAAKKEEEEE OOOFFFFFFFFFFF!

    It’ll be our version of the Great British Baking Show. We’ll call it the Great Bicycling Baking Show. Next week is cake.

    #1073880
    consularrider
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    @ian74 163395 wrote:

    Komorebi vs. Emm BAAAAKKEEEEE OOOFFFFFFFFFFF!

    It’ll be our version of the Great British Baking Show. We’ll call it the Great Bicycling Baking Show. Next week is cake.

    Samples or it didn’t happen.

    #1073881
    Judd
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    @ian74 163395 wrote:

    Komorebi vs. Emm BAAAAKKEEEEE OOOFFFFFFFFFFF!

    It’ll be our version of the Great British Baking Show. We’ll call it the Great Bicycling Baking Show. Next week is cake.

    I think it would be very unfair to exclude Kitty from this competition. Her homemade LarBar thingies are pretty fantastic.

    #1073883
    Emm
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    @ian74 163395 wrote:

    Komorebi vs. Emm BAAAAKKEEEEE OOOFFFFFFFFFFF!

    It’ll be our version of the Great British Baking Show. We’ll call it the Great Bicycling Baking Show. Next week is cake.

    I did kinda totally win my office’s bake off with rum cake this year… just sayin’

    (And yes, kitty must participate. I loved those larabars and cookies she’s been making)

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    CaseyKane50
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    @CaseyKane50 163367 wrote:

    The non-surgery route is still an option and is definitely my preference. I think part of the “scheduling” of the surgery on Monday was to deal with Medicare rules and to facilitate my movement from Kaiser’s Urgent Care facility to the Virginia Hospital Center.

    I thought I needed the good grace and humor to deal with this. ��

    I met with the surgeon and had more x-rays taken, the good news is I don’t need an MRI. The bad news is the fracture was visible on the x-rays and the bone has displaced. For me, that means that I will need surgery. Still waiting for the abrasion on my hip to heal before getting the surgery scheduled.

    Thanks to everyone for your good wishes and the offer of treats. Given that I am not riding, I will need to pass on the treats. To not disappoint those who desperately wanted to deliver the cookies, I suggest the bakers bring them to a coffee hour. Request donations from the consumers to be passed on to Kitty for her upcoming ride.

    #1074078
    ian74
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    @CaseyKane50 163736 wrote:

    I met with the surgeon and had more x-rays taken, the good news is I don’t need an MRI. The bad news is the fracture was visible on the x-rays and the bone has displaced. For me, that means that I will need surgery. Still waiting for the abrasion on my hip to heal before getting the surgery scheduled.

    Thanks to everyone for your good wishes and the offer of treats. Given that I am not riding, I will need to pass on the treats. To not disappoint those who desperately wanted to deliver the cookies, I suggest the bakers bring them to a coffee hour. Request donations from the consumers to be passed on to Kitty for her upcoming ride.

    That’s too bad Casey, was hoping you would be well on your way to healing up. I’ll think healing thoughts and reach out if you need anything!

    #1074239
    KWL
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    @CaseyKane50 163736 wrote:

    …Thanks to everyone for your good wishes and the offer of treats. Given that I am not riding, I will need to pass on the treats. To not disappoint those who desperately wanted to deliver the cookies, I suggest the bakers bring them to a coffee hour. Request donations from the consumers to be passed on to Kitty for her upcoming ride.

    Hmmmm. Emm’s rum cake at CCCC. I would definitely donate (again) to Kitty’s ride.

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