Fossy's Back Up after being Down

[hopless500]

Sh1t Fossy - sounds like you were kinda lucky. GWS

 

[rdfcyclist]

Take all the time needed to heal right and don't let it impede you in the long run. Chin up and get well soon

 

[fossyant]

I think it's L4 mid back. It's clean cracked through. The consultant said he would show me. Going to try and see if it heals over the next few weeks rather than risk surgery, plus my ribs won't help if they operate now. Looks like an over Xmas stay.

I will pack in commuting by bike. Just too many near misses, and switch to rides in the hills instead.

Bike is ok from an untrained eye (my mum and dad). The WCS bars are bent at a funny vertical angle so this could suggest stem and steerer damage. It may be a write off from the shops point of view.

Just a bit bored now

 

[hopless500]

 

[Glow worm]

I think it's L4 mid back. It's clean cracked through. The consultant said he would show me. Going to try and see if it heals over the next few weeks rather than risk surgery, plus my ribs won't help if they operate now. Looks like an over Xmas stay.

I will pack in commuting by bike. Just too many near misses, and switch to rides in the hills instead.

Bike is ok from an untrained eye (my mum and dad). The WCS bars are bent at a funny vertical angle so this could suggest stem and steerer damage. It may be a write off from the shops point of view.

Just a bit bored now

Blimey, feck the bike, just get yourself better soon

 

[Pat "5mph"]

So sorry to read this @fossyant, you have not been lucky health wise lately but this was a real lucky escape!
Take it easy, GWS, and above all, do not feel disheartened, you will eventually get to enjoy your cycling again in the meantime we are here to keep you company when you feel bored.

 

[classic33]

I think it's L4 mid back. It's clean cracked through. The consultant said he would show me. Going to try and see if it heals over the next few weeks rather than risk surgery, plus my ribs won't help if they operate now. Looks like an over Xmas stay.

I will pack in commuting by bike. Just too many near misses, and switch to rides in the hills instead.

Bike is ok from an untrained eye (my mum and dad). The WCS bars are bent at a funny vertical angle so this could suggest stem and steerer damage. It may be a write off from the shops point of view.

Just a bit bored now

Easier repair or replace than you though. Person first, parts second.

 

[classic33]

So sorry to read this @fossyant, you have not been lucky health wise lately but this was a real lucky escape!
Take it easy, GWS, and above all, do not feel disheartened, you will eventually get to enjoy your cycling again in the meantime we are here to keep you company when you feel bored.

You'll be here for the night shift then.

 

[dan_bo]

I think it's L4 mid back. It's clean cracked through. The consultant said he would show me. Going to try and see if it heals over the next few weeks rather than risk surgery, plus my ribs won't help if they operate now. Looks like an over Xmas stay.

I will pack in commuting by bike. Just too many near misses, and switch to rides in the hills instead.

Bike is ok from an untrained eye (my mum and dad). The WCS bars are bent at a funny vertical angle so this could suggest stem and steerer damage. It may be a write off from the shops point of view.

Just a bit bored now

TBH foss if i was still working southside I'm not sure I'd still be commuting by bike- at least not when the clocks go back. It's just got too busy with too many thoughtless twerps about. These days it's a quick squirt through Daisy nook and extend into saddleworth if i wanna workout. Much better.

Juat get yourself straight eh and we'll start talking about getting you into cyclocross for your kicks.

 

[gavgav]

All the very best for a speedy recovery @fossyant

 

[flyingfish]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[mjr]

I will pack in commuting by bike. Just too many near misses, and switch to rides in the hills instead.

Maybe there are less plonker-prone routes - I switched today's route home to a 2 mile longer quieter one because the nutters seemed to be out driving today and at least on that one, I might have a soft landing in the bank instead of risk being punted into traffic - it shouldn't be this way but it is until we get Road Justice sorted out... but don't be making rash decisions now. Get well, then decide.

 

[fossyant]

I'd switched to a much less plonker route too. Need a commute out of town

 

[Hacienda71]

I'd switched to a much less plonker route too. Need a commute out of town

Saw a few cyclists on the A6 in heavy rush hour traffic yesterday morning. I did not envy them, it was carnage. Makes me realise how lucky I am mostly on rural roads.

 

[Simontm]

Oof! Just read this. All the best Fossy