Well, that hurt...

**apteryx_haasti** · 13th August 2007, 17:04

Was hoping I'd never have to post this...but I came off my bike this morning. The car in front of me rear ended the car in front of him, and when I braked I lost the rear in the wet and went for a slide along the road. Was far enough back that i didn't hit the car in front, and thankfully the car behind me had left plenty of space too.

Thanks to the nice guys who picked my bike up and put it on the side of the motorway. I haven't had much of a look at the bike yet, it's at WMCC and is yet to be assessed. I went for a ride in the ambulance to the Hutt. Broke my wrist and am going to have some very impressive bruises down my left leg. Could have been so much worse. Out of action for a wee while, which is a shame because I was about to sit my full in 2 weeks! Bummer!

Just one of those things...

A_H

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th August 2007, 17:08

Originally Posted by apteryx_haasti

Was hoping I'd never have to post this...but I came off my bike this morning. The car in front of me rear ended the car in front of him, and when I braked I lost the rear in the wet and went for a slide along the road. Was far enough back that i didn't hit the car in front, and thankfully the car behind me had left plenty of space too.

Thanks to the nice guys who picked my bike up and put it on the side of the motorway. I haven't had much of a look at the bike yet, it's at WMCC and is yet to be assessed. I went for a ride in the ambulance to the Hutt. Broke my wrist and am going to have some very impressive bruises down my left leg. Could have been so much worse. Out of action for a wee while, which is a shame because I was about to sit my full in 2 weeks! Bummer!

Just one of those things...

A_H

Ah yes, the perilous GN!... Glad to hear that you are mostly OK though chick!

Drink lots of beer. It helps!

**Jantar** · 13th August 2007, 17:11

Damn, that is bad luck. Hurry up and get better and back onto your bike.

**apteryx_haasti** · 13th August 2007, 17:12

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Ah yes, the perilous GN!... Glad to hear that you are mostly OK though chick!

Drink lots of beer. It helps!

Should have also mentioned my gear. Very glad now I spent the money on proper jacket, pants, boots etc!

**Kendog** · 13th August 2007, 17:12

Well that sucks. Hope you and the bike are better soon.

Beer is good, but only once you have finished on the pain meds.

**Terminated** · 13th August 2007, 17:12

Ouch, you get well real soon.

**Ronin** · 13th August 2007, 17:13

Shit Fiona. Glad to hear your mostly ok.

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th August 2007, 17:14

Originally Posted by Kendog

Beer is good, but only once you have finished on the pain meds.

That is only a matter of opinion....

**judecatmad** · 13th August 2007, 17:18

Was one text I was never expecting to get! And not wanting to get either!

Am so glad you're (pretty much) OK and that there's no damage (to you) that won't heal! Hope the news on the bike front isn't too bad either.

Rest up chick xx

**Pussy** · 13th August 2007, 17:21

Originally Posted by apteryx_haasti

Should have also mentioned my gear. Very glad now I spent the money on proper jacket, pants, boots etc!

Good on you for having good gear... get well soon. Cheers

**DMNTD:Me** · 13th August 2007, 17:21

Originally Posted by apteryx_haasti

Should have also mentioned my gear. Very glad now I spent the money on proper jacket, pants, boots etc!

Got it in one! Did the same(but different) on saturday and it was the good gear that "saved" me.
Heal up quick ya hear now

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

That is only a matter of opinion....

...with bourbon is even better

**Mom** · 13th August 2007, 17:22

Seems there is something in the air at the moment! Ouch mate! Look after the aches and pains well, meds, beer whatever works best. Hope that little bike comes out ok for you too.

Mom

**yungatart** · 13th August 2007, 17:26

Ouch! Brings back memories.....
Rest heaps, get spoiled rotten...arnica works real well for bruising, too.
Take care

**Nasty** · 13th August 2007, 17:29

That is such terrible news ... take lots of rest and then more rest on top of that .... hope the appraisals good and I hope you heal well ... PS grub has the details for a great hand physio when you are ready!