The first ride was on Friday, up, out of town on the Narmata Bench. This was about 50 kms with a few climbs. A nice warm up...
The bike I ride has very tight geometry. We were along Lakeshore Drive as we finished up. I am guessing I was going 15 - 20k when I lifted my arm in the air to celebrate a great ride, In an instant I wobbled left, cranked my wheel left and was body slammed over the the front wheel and onto the pavement. I did not even get to put a hand out to stop the fall. My helmet did its job. My right shoulder and ribcage absorbed the major part of the energy.
I was winded and felt dizzy. I thankfully have so many wonderful team mates that helped me get to the hospital and home afterwards.
The first thing the surgeon said is that I will not be doing Ironman this year.
I was not prepared for that news, not to mention that surgery was required.
The X-ray shows that my right collar bone is fractured and if I get a plate put in, I could make a full recovery. I went in the next day.
They do a lot of cyclist reparation in Penticton so this is a good place to get this kind of work done.
The surgeon said the I do not have brittle bones. He put in a plate to reconnect the collar bone and started me on the road to recovery.
Two weeks in a sling and 6 weeks before I can expect to lift 5lbs with that arm. I obviously need more practice at riding my bike.
