I think I need a new sport!
Sunday, December 9, 2001 by Dangeruss | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
As you may recall, about 6 weeks ago, I broke my collarbone whilst enjoying my favorite activity, which is mountain biking. I've healed faster than I expected and and have begun riding and enjoying the trails again. So...
Third time out on the bike after the broken collarbone healed sufficiently and I managed to encounter another sudden gust of gravity and break two ribs! Holy krap that hurts.
Embarassingly stupid "tip-over" in the worst possible place. I managed to fall with minimal speed, and great form (I must say) about 4 feet onto an old steel tube barrier fence right in the middle of my right side. KRACK! (x2) Ooof!
So now attempting to (insert ANY activity here) hurts like you cannot imagine. Mountain biking... a great sport, I highly recommend (watching) it.
Third time out on the bike after the broken collarbone healed sufficiently and I managed to encounter another sudden gust of gravity and break two ribs! Holy krap that hurts.
Embarassingly stupid "tip-over" in the worst possible place. I managed to fall with minimal speed, and great form (I must say) about 4 feet onto an old steel tube barrier fence right in the middle of my right side. KRACK! (x2) Ooof!
So now attempting to (insert ANY activity here) hurts like you cannot imagine. Mountain biking... a great sport, I highly recommend (watching) it.
Jafo
Reply #2 Sunday, December 9, 2001 7:35 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, December 9, 2001 7:35 PM
Russ....one of my bike-shop owning friends, who's into MB racing was not impressed with the 'no-fear' stickers for the sport and made his own in the same style and font.....they read 'Shit-scared', instead....
The trick with Mountain-Biking is that you must stop being a putz. Gravity only gets you down, so ignore it....
[Try to get well soon.....and maybe invest in body armour]....
The trick with Mountain-Biking is that you must stop being a putz. Gravity only gets you down, so ignore it....
[Try to get well soon.....and maybe invest in body armour]....
Frogboy
Reply #3 Sunday, December 9, 2001 7:54 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, December 9, 2001 7:54 PM
Russ - we can get segways (that new super scooter thing) and go scooting around!
Transmutate
Reply #4 Sunday, December 9, 2001 8:02 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, December 9, 2001 8:02 PM
yeah...get well soon Russ.
I think that Jafo might have a good idea there...body armour!!!
I personally think that you were just 'unlucky' ...ride easy, get your confidence back, and you prolly won't have another crash for ages.
I think that Jafo might have a good idea there...body armour!!!
I personally think that you were just 'unlucky' ...ride easy, get your confidence back, and you prolly won't have another crash for ages.
Phar0e
Reply #5 Sunday, December 9, 2001 9:49 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, December 9, 2001 9:49 PM
Holy crap Russ, you've had a rough season.
As a longtime mountain biker myself, I can't imagine a sport that can really replace it. The ability to get fairly far into the bush, still under your own power, and enjoy the surroundings around you is hard to beat.
I reccomend you heal up good, and then get back on er
As a longtime mountain biker myself, I can't imagine a sport that can really replace it. The ability to get fairly far into the bush, still under your own power, and enjoy the surroundings around you is hard to beat.
I reccomend you heal up good, and then get back on er
TheSkinsFactory
Reply #7 Monday, December 10, 2001 2:54 AM
Reply #7 Monday, December 10, 2001 2:54 AM
might i suggest a little less dangerus sport.. badmitten might be good for you =]
seriously though you're taking your nick name a little too serious. Maybe think of changing it to uhhhh Saferuss mmmkay?
seriously though you're taking your nick name a little too serious. Maybe think of changing it to uhhhh Saferuss mmmkay?
grimspoon
Reply #9 Monday, December 10, 2001 4:46 AM
Reply #9 Monday, December 10, 2001 4:46 AM
Heh... you have to watch it Russ, I was enjoying my road biking and many broken bones until 3 consecutive knee op's sidelined me for few months. Now I'm lucky I can still get up the stairs.
I recommend more skinning and 3D work my friend!
I recommend more skinning and 3D work my friend!
craeonics
Reply #10 Monday, December 10, 2001 5:22 AM
Reply #10 Monday, December 10, 2001 5:22 AM
How about something more active, like bridge or chess? Or bingo.
Jafo
Reply #11 Monday, December 10, 2001 5:45 AM
Reply #11 Monday, December 10, 2001 5:45 AM
I hear Russian Roulette has a lesser injury rate than Mnt. Biking...
Transmutate
Reply #12 Monday, December 10, 2001 7:50 AM
Reply #12 Monday, December 10, 2001 7:50 AM
...you can still do mountian biking....but maybe without the 'biggest bumps'
kimk546
Reply #13 Monday, December 10, 2001 9:19 AM
Reply #13 Monday, December 10, 2001 9:19 AM
I once tripped walking down TWO steps and broke my foot. Some of us just have a gift.
Doreen
Reply #14 Monday, December 10, 2001 11:05 AM
Reply #14 Monday, December 10, 2001 11:05 AM
Got Milk?
better drink alil more Russ for them weak bones of yours! hehe
jusss watch out for those bumps on the road that's all you have to do!
better drink alil more Russ for them weak bones of yours! hehe
jusss watch out for those bumps on the road that's all you have to do!
TasT
Reply #15 Monday, December 10, 2001 11:13 AM
Reply #15 Monday, December 10, 2001 11:13 AM
Heal swiftly, and maybe a a full set of motocross gear for a while after recovery!
feline
Reply #17 Monday, December 10, 2001 2:38 PM
Reply #17 Monday, December 10, 2001 2:38 PM
perhaps you should consider a slightly safer sport, at least 1 week in 2?
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Reply #1 Sunday, December 9, 2001 6:58 PM
Don't get a cold Russ, The last thing you want to do with broken ribs is cough a lot.
good luck, god speed with healing