Lost at SE Salmon & 23rd: consciousness
Subscriber Post by mh on January 6th, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Black ice. Did anyone see me wipe out some time before 8:00 this morning? The first thing I remember is standing on the corner talking to a concerned driver (female) and concerned cyclist (male). I have no idea how all the scattered pieces of my helmet lights got into one of my coat pockets, How my banged-up bike got on the sidewalk I don’t know, either. I thank anyone who stopped to help.
How long was I out? I was obviously talking before I was fully conscious (no jokes here, please, I know my mouth has a mind of its own). Anyone know anything? I imagine it was another of my single-vehicle crashes, but was I trying to slow down because I saw someone in or near the intersection? Was I just being civilized or law-abiding and slowing down for a stop?
The CT scan looked OK, but I’d still like to know what happened in those 15 or so minutes.
Dunno when I’m getting back on the bike.
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I didn’t see you but yikes, I’m glad you’re ok!
RecommendedI did not see the crash, but am witness to those feelings.
Confidence is a process. Personally, my best recovery has been when I start riding as soon as I am medically clear and able to ride again (repairs might be a delay). Avoid setbacks by starting slowly. The good sensations will return.
Hope you’re out there soon.
RecommendedRepairs to both body and bike, I take it. Bike looks good, except for a deep gouge on the pedal on the side that hit the ground. Body could use a Thai yoga massage – stretch out everything that was abused using someone else’s muscles. Thanks for the good thoughts.
RecommendedWow, I must have been through there minutes before this happened! I remember seeing (and feeling) a fair amount of ice from 27th to 20th. Glad you’re OK; hope you get your pedaling legs back soon.
RecommendedYikes.
RecommendedA little late to the conversation but I’m glad you’re o.k. I’ll ask my sister. She lives around the corner.
Hope you get better soon!
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