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Black and Blue and Read All Over

Hey folks. I crashed my bike this weekend and as such I’m a little banged up (neck & wrist injuries). I’m mostly fine but I don’t know how much desk/mouse/typing time I can manage today. I’m gonna give it a shot though because I need some distraction and something else to do besides watch TV, lay flat on my back, and listen to podcasts. If I tap out early today, now you know what’s up. ✌️

Discussion  22 comments

James Risley

hope you feel better soon! bike injuries are no joke

Saj

Aw man! I hope you're able to find some time for R and R, Jason! All the best to you and yours ????

CW Moss

Jason, I'm so sorry! Sending prayers your way ✨ Hope you heal quick!

Atanas Entchev

Sorry to hear. Speedy recovery!

Yen Ha

Sending healing vibes! And barring that maybe you could try a voice dictated post and make us laugh a little.

Hugh C. McBride

So sorry to hear this - hope you have a smooth recovery!

Dirk Bergstrom

Fellow mountain bikers want to hear about the crash. Was it an epic and video-worthy yard sale, or a low-speed screwup with high consequences (I broke my wrist at like 3 mph)?

Either way, my condolences. Eating dirt is rarely fun.

Holty

Universal Reflexive Reaction: was it epic? (And if it wasn't, make the story epic!)

Dirk Bergstrom

Geez, I forgot the most important question:
Is your bike OK?

Jason KottkeMOD

It was pretty epic – knuckled a jump, had to dive into a ditch to avoid hitting a tree (bike patrol guy: “trees are undefeated”), slammed my helmeted head into a rock. All in all, pretty lucky to have gotten off so lightly.

Bike seems fine, thanks for asking. ????

Rachel Anderson Edited

Deep sympathies. My wife crashed 10 months ago on her bike, hit her head, etc. The post-concussion stuff has been very real -- if you're not already, consider being proactive about healin' the noggin.'

Bob Walicki

Argh! Though, I think you were supposed to take some ibuprofen, maybe a few other things, and get back on the cycle and find flow immediately to reduce long term impact of the crash!!! (jk jk jk).

Mike Riley

I've crashed a few bikes and I've always come out worse than the bikes, however I think I've always looked at the bike more closely then myself immediately after the crash, goofy humans.

Mike F.

I've gotta say, this is impressive restraint from my fellow mountain bikers in the replies in not adding in their "oh yeah - that's rough; reminds me of the time I went over this ..... " 😂

Take care, Jason - hope you're able to get back on the bike shortly.

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Emily Norton

Sorry to hear this Jason! Sending healing vibes to you and I hope you feel better soon.

Reb Butler

Hope you feel better soon Jason!

Richard Velders

Get well soon!

JM

Wishing you a speedy recovery Jason. I listened to this podcast the last time I was under the weather.
https://www.patrickraddenkeefe.com/podcast

Allister Banks

'You should have seen the other... object I was apparently in conflict with?'

Kelsey P.

Woof! Glad you’re moving gingerly now. Take your time, bodies release impact on their own schedule.

Kendall Guillemette Edited

Feel better Jason. I hope you injuries heal up quickly and you're able to spend time on nourishing things in your recovery.

sampotts

Glad you're okay, Jason! Welcome to the society of the injured on bikes by not-bikes. Rest up!

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