Cyclist down Manchester

[Sods_Laur]

Sounds like you'll heal up well, if I've interpreted it correctly. Glad the physio is helping.

I didn't have surgery on mine, but it was a different injury. See what the surgeon says. I went to see two because the first one was a d*ckhead. I'd say it's 90% better now but that last 10% is going to be difficult whether I have surgery or not.

 

[MattyKo]

Thanks for all the kind wishes. Here is a recovery update.

Riding the bike for 5-6 miles at a time. Can't get up out of the saddle for any power though. Hurts my left shoulder and left ankle too much.

Got a copy of my shoulder MRI report. The pertinent sections:

1. Large effusion at the acromioclavicular joint
2. Disruption of the joint capsule with extension of fluid into soft tissues superior to the acromioclavicular joint
3. High signal in the anterior part of the proximal deltoid muscle in keeping with partial tear
4. No tendon damage
5. No bone marrow oedema

Physio is going fine. As well as the range of movement exercises i'm already doing, the physio has just commenced me on a strengthening programme.

Waiting to see an orthopaedic shoulder surgeon to see if I need an arthroscopy or just to continue with physio exercises for the moment.

Scabs have all fallen off.

Enjoy your riding everyone. And remember...let's all keep safe out there!

Thank you for the update with you program of recovery. We are no specialist (we may only ride upon a "Specialized" cycles), however, I am sure the NHS in your area shall provide you with the necessary level of options concerning surgery or not. The extensive experience, I gained following my accident; my Physiotherapist, made it abundantly clear that the Surgeons know best however should you not be happy with their initial opinion you always have the right to seek a second opinion. The shoulder really is the work horse of the upper extremities, so if surgery procedures can be avoided that is presumable the best option to select.

On a personal note which would you suggest - ProTeam folding cycle or Hercules Folding Cycle (vintage - second hand) - thread also posted on another part of the site, however, always nice to have you brain distracted.

 

[middleagecyclist]

Here's my new bike. As you can see i've gone electric. As i'm now pushing 20 miles at a time i don't think i'll have many battery worries for a while!

 

[I like Skol]

Here's my new bike. As you can see i've gone electric. As i'm now pushing 20 miles at a time i don't think i'll have many battery worries for a while!

View attachment 48880

Chain's slack


(How did you balance the bike for that picture? I've had a look and can't see any photoshop blemishes.)

 

[middleagecyclist]

Chain's slack


(How did you balance the bike for that picture? I've had a look and can't see any photoshop blemishes.)

Chain is purrfect! LH pedal propped up with pedal spanner. Photoshop to remove and tidy up background.

 

[I like Skol]

Nice picture and no scratches (yet ).

When you go back to do it again make sure the tyre valves are lined up at the top or the bottom and the chain is on the big chainring

 

[Mr. Cow]

Hi,

Reading your thread I had to sign up to reply. The same thing happened to me in May, although the driver admitted full liability from the off. I received shoulder, knee and fractured vertebrae. Doctor said I was lucky to not have been paralysed or worse. I have a claim going through.

What worries me is in 5 years of commuting I have never considered this type of accident a serious "threat" until now. Given the number of roundabouts I have to negotiate to/from work I am now seriously considering not replacing my road bike if/when the other party compensate. It just doesn't seem worth getting another decent set of carbon for the same thing to happen, and I do not think I could cope with being put through that much pain again and almost accept that as cyclists, no matter how much you make yourself visible or ride defensively, if motorists do not expect to see you, they will not see you. The consequences of which do not bear thinking about.

I hope you are making a full recovery and you receive adequate compensation for your losses. You were very, very lucky that day.

 

[400bhp]

Hi,

Reading your thread I had to sign up to reply. The same thing happened to me in May, although the driver admitted full liability from the off. I received shoulder, knee and fractured vertebrae. Doctor said I was lucky to not have been paralysed or worse. I have a claim going through.

What worries me is in 5 years of commuting I have never considered this type of accident a serious "threat" until now. Given the number of roundabouts I have to negotiate to/from work I am now seriously considering not replacing my road bike if/when the other party compensate. It just doesn't seem worth getting another decent set of carbon for the same thing to happen, and I do not think I could cope with being put through that much pain again and almost accept that as cyclists, no matter how much you make yourself visible or ride defensively, if motorists do not expect to see you, they will not see you. The consequences of which do not bear thinking about.

I hope you are making a full recovery and you receive adequate compensation for your losses. You were very, very lucky that day.

This is a shame that you think this way.

We all have to work out what risks we are comfortable with but there's such a small chance of this happening.

For example I would say there's a similar risk of being seriously injured or killed in a car. Would you stop going in cars?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I've only just come across this thread. That was a shocking crash @middleagecyclist. I'm glad you weren't hurt worse than that.

How are you doing now and how's the new bike?

 

[middleagecyclist]

Hi recent readers.

Still working towards full recovery. Left shoulder and ankle are sore but they are getting stronger. I managed 70 miles on a single ride last week (although it was quite sedate). The legal process goes on but I am hopeful I should get all my costs back and a little something towards the mortgage. The new bike is lovely but i'm only riding it for fun and not general use - aiming to keep it grime free!

Keep safe.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Hi,

Reading your thread I had to sign up to reply. The same thing happened to me in May, although the driver admitted full liability from the off. I received shoulder, knee and fractured vertebrae. Doctor said I was lucky to not have been paralysed or worse. I have a claim going through.

What worries me is in 5 years of commuting I have never considered this type of accident a serious "threat" until now. Given the number of roundabouts I have to negotiate to/from work I am now seriously considering not replacing my road bike if/when the other party compensate. It just doesn't seem worth getting another decent set of carbon for the same thing to happen, and I do not think I could cope with being put through that much pain again and almost accept that as cyclists, no matter how much you make yourself visible or ride defensively, if motorists do not expect to see you, they will not see you. The consequences of which do not bear thinking about.

I hope you are making a full recovery and you receive adequate compensation for your losses. You were very, very lucky that day.

I recently had an accident in Bredbury on my commute home and will be off the bike for at least 8 weeks. A driver pulled out in front of me while I was going 30mph. It has made me think about making myself more visible even though the accident happened in the middle of the day in bright sunny conditions (I normally wear black clothing) and maybe I will change my route to cut out going through the centre of Manchester as some of those roads are very busy in ruch hour traffic, but i will not let it effect me riding my bike to and from work. If you start down that road, you will never get out of bed!