Maniac Cyclist hit by car - update on page 2

[flexrun]

So glad you've been able to check in, Rick! We've been worried about you!

Now be a good patient and go back to bed

haha...will do, got rehab tomorrow. Thanks jes.

[IronColl]

Thank you for the update. Keep up that positive attitude!

[trixiee]

Your post gave me chills, as things do happen so quickly!
Keep up the positivity!

[Jo-Jo]

Thanks for the update Rick.
Tell Stacey I'm sending her some Orange Power too...sounds like she's going to need some

[DougG]

It's great to hear from you Rick. Get healthy will ya?!!

[flexrun]

Thanks for the update Rick.
Tell Stacey I'm sending her some Orange Power too...sounds like she's going to need some

she will need lots of that for putting up with me jo-jo lol.

[flexrun]

It's great to hear from you Rick. Get healthy will ya?!!

good plan Doug and thanks for letting everybody know about my accident. just got back from a massage and man it hurt i was so tight, she really dug into me.

[braveheart]

It's great to hear from you Rick. Get healthy will ya?!!

good plan Doug and thanks for letting everybody know about my accident. just got back from a massage and man it hurt i was so tight, she really dug into me.

Glad you checked in:) Keep up that healing!

[chunkymonkeymelonhed]

Yikes!! Just reading this now.
Take care and heal well.

[FishPants]

Just catching up with the Dark Side. Glad to see you are feeling positive, Rick! Heal well! Vibes from out west.

[DonnaRigs]

Whew! I was waiting for see an update from Rick, that's what I get for not checking here often enough!

Take care Rick, rest and recover

[Ken B]

Thanks soooo much for your kind words of support everyone....you fellow maniacs are AWESOME!!! My bike I am told is toast. It was a nice carbon fibre made by giant. The elbow joint is one of the most difficult to rehab I am told, it is going to take many months and I may never get full range of motion. They like to keep the cast on as little as possible. This setback definitely sucks but I am very fortunate that I didn’t get hurt worse or killed. One thing I know is it’s not worth being bitter towards somebody as all it does is eat you up. I will stay positive and get healthy again. When they brought me to the hospital the paramedic told the nurse I was an athlete and the nurse said the alarm on the monitor will be going off as it thinks its abnormal my hr which was only 42 with no pain killers yet. My fitness is going to be a big help with getting better. My biggest challenge is going to be not doing too much, it feels like I ran a marathon and then some my whole body is aching but I am happy to be alive. things happened so quick yet it was like time stood still. Something like this just shows how precious life is and that we should live life to its fullest.

It’s been a bad year for me; first my mom passes away from cancer on Jan. 1st, then my calf muscle injury stopping me from making the paralympic team and now this. I am proud of my accomplishments and representing Canada at the Parapanams in Mexico. I hope to see some of you at some races in the future.

I know one thing, I will be back. My glass is half full, not half empty Never give up!

Good luck on your recovery. This posting is very inspiring to me. I am impressed with your determination and positive attitude. Best wishes for the future. Canada needs athletes like yourself to represent us on the world stage!!

[AndyM]

Wow, this is terrible news. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Your attitude is amazing. It can only help your situation.

[roadrunner]

You won't be down long. Glad you will recover. I know that road I can't believe you have had two accidents there that is kind of creepy. Maybe find a new route just sayin.

Sorry about your bike that probably hurts as much as your arm.

Hope you get back to full strength soon. Good luck

Roadrunner