Well I was hit by a Stoopid Car wile riding my bicycle in April 2016. Suffered a Broken left Tibia & fibula (Lower Leg), Broken Right Clavicle (Shoulder), Head Injury, Mouth Injury, Scrapes, Bruises, sprained right elbow. I do not remember being hit. I have memory loss of that whole day and several days after. I was hospitalized for a week after being hit.
Anyway Gunna try to document my recovery here.
I have a An intramedullary rod, also known as an intramedullary nail (IM Nail), is a metal rod forced into the medullary cavity of a bone. From my left knee down to my left ankle.
This is my leg @ 4 Months
this is my shoulder after 4 months. Still not fused. I will have outpatient surgery to fix it with a plate and screws.
Got a huge surprise at the Local IMBA meeting. Got my fixed bike back! Huge Thanks to DUANE and The Bike Store What a Surprise! Ocmulgee Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)
After watching #CrossVegas on TV last night I wanna get a #Cyclocross Bike! Started by ordering a pair of Handup Gloves #HandUpsAreNotACrime I got this Conformation E-mail "Thank you for your order at Handup Gloves. Once we received your order, we downed our beers and sprinted to the warehouse so quickly that one of our guys broke Usain Bolt's gold medal time for the 100-yard dash. In your honor, we lit 15 different fireworks while we searched for the gloves of your choosing and ever so gently bagged them up as Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner rang out over the speakers, summoning the most majestic bald eagle to swoop in on this glorious moment and pick up your gloves for delivery. We stood in awe of this moment and wished your gloves a wonderful journey both to your door step and on the trail! Your order confirmation is below."
Xtra Large Blackout HandUp Cycling Gloves. Pedal Hard Logo on the palms. Relective logo and Finger swipes on the Blackout HandUp Glove. These BlackOut HandUp Gloves work on Smart Phone Touch Screens. I was able to navigate the Touchscreen on my Samsung Galaxy Phone wile wearing these gloves. Snug secure fit with perforated palms for cooling vents.
Back of hand view, HandUp Gloves Blackout
Palm of hand view, HandUp Gloves Blackout
HandUp Gloves Blackout Pedal Hard
Handup Gloves #HandupsAreNotACrime
2016 Music Midtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
Parked at Public Parking next to the Four Seasons Hotel on 14 Street MidTown Music and waked to the 12th Street Gate at Piedmont Park to enter the 2016 Music Midtown concerts $12 to park all day!
2016 MusicMidtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
2016 Music Midtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
2016 MusicMidtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
2016 Music Midtown Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA DNCE G Easy Twentyone Pilots Saturday At the Electric Ballroom Stage
2016 Music Midtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
2016 Music Midtown Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA DNCE G Easy Twentyone Pilots Saturday At the Electric Ballroom Stage
2016 Music Midtown Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA DNCE G Easy Twentyone Pilots Saturday At the Electric Ballroom Stage
2016 Music Midtown Electric Ball Room Stage Piedmont Park Atlanta Georgia Saturday
Parked at Public Parking next to the Four Seasons Hotel on 14 Street MidTown Music and waked to the 12th Street Gate at Piedmont Park to enter the 2016 Music Midtown concerts
Cooler Heads Prevail! Specialized Tactic II, All Mountain Design, Headset SL Fit System, Double Clutch Micro-Adjust Dial, TriFix Webbing.
I ordered my Large, White Specialized Tactic II Bicycle Helmet at https://www.specialized.com/us/en/helmets/mountain/tactic/105240 it shipped to me in three days, $75 plus FedEx Ground shipping The Large Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet weighs about 342 grams, fits a 57-63 cm Head circumference.
Know the LIMITS OF YOUR Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet wearing a Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet will not protect against injury in all types of Bicycle accident scenario complete protection studies have shown you are better off with a Bicycle Helmet than without one. No protective headgear can protect the head against all possible impacts, and serious injury or death could occur while wearing this Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. Specialized recommends that you choose a Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet which provides the most cover Make sure the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet fits snugly and is tightly fastened at all times Any Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet subjected to impact should be discarded, even though damage may not be outwardly visible. Do not modify or remove any original part of the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. Heat damaged helmets will appear to have uneven or have bubbly cover. Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet must fit property, be worn property. How to fit Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet For proper use, the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet must sit level on the head. The Specialized helmet uses release buckle retention system that, once adjusted, can be buckled and unbuckled without changing the adjustment. For proper use, the straps must be snugly and closed Always wear the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet with the chin strap fastened, and the strap pulled tight, and positioned back against the throat. Here is a good test for determining if you have properly fit your Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet With the strap buckled and the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet positioned you should feel the chin strap pull firmly against your chin as you open your mouth when properly adjusted the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet will wrap around your head and cradle it with firm, but comfortable pressure.Your Specialized Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet is equipped with an adjustable fit system which helps stabilize the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet in the correct position when you ride. When properly adjusted, turn the fit system knob clockwise to tighten or counter clockwise to loosen, Fit System Check: with the fit system knob turned clockwise until comfortably snug and the chin strap buckled and snug under the chin and back against the throat, grab the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet with both hands and twist the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet to the right and loft. the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet fits correctly the skin on the forehead will move as the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet moves. if it does not, tighten the fit system dial clockwise. You should also tighten the chin strap, Check the fit again, If you cannot achieve the proper fit DO NOT USE THIS Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. Replace it with a different size or model until the correct fit is achieved. Chin Strap Check: with the fit system knob turned clockwise until comfortably snug and the chin strap buckled and snug under the chin and back against the throat, grab the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet with both hands and try to remove it by rolling the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet forward and backward as far as you can. This is an important test to ensure that the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet fits correctly. When you do this, for a proper fit you should the pull against the underside of your chin and the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet resist any movement. WARNING: Always make sure the buckie is properly fastened before you ride. Failure to follow thls instruction could result in serious personal injury, as the Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet may not stay in position while riding Do not wear anything underweath your Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. Such as wrap, hood, bundled hair. headphones, barrettea, as the belmet may loosen or come off, Do not wear anyone else's Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet and don't loan Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet to anyone Clean Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet water, mad soap abrasive clean the helmersehee pads WARNING: This Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet can be damaged by oontact with common substances (for example, certain solvents (ammonia), cleaners (bleach), paints, abrasives) and this damage may not be visible to the wearer. Do not use this Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet if it has been exposed to such Do not take risks just because you are wearing a Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. This Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet has been designed for recreational bicycling. This Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet has not been approved and is not intended for extreme uses such as downhill racing at high speeds, jumping or leaping with a fully suspended bicycle, snow sports, water sports, motor sports,street hockey, playground activities, or other activities where face. ear, or greater protection or coverage is For United States Consumers, this Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet has been tested and certified to ment and exceed the Bicycle Safety Standard for Bicycles Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmets, 16 CFR 1203. A copy of this regulation can be obtained WARNING: A bicycle Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet for bicycling onlyl Always wear a Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet when bicycling. When you get off your bicycle, remove your Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet. Do not wear a Specialized Tactic Bicycle Helmet while climbing trees, in play areas, on playground equipment, or, at any time while not riding a bicycle. 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Chief'N The Comet Bicycle Ride, 8 April 2017
Beautiful Days on the Bike. Was too Slow and did not make the complete route Saturday, 20 miles short. was extracted at Starbucks East of Dallas.
Day 1: 9:00AM Start at Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama riding Chief Ladiga Trail > Silver Comet Trail to Cumberland Mall
1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Approx 100 miles. HOBO/Stealth Camp or Hotel Options Nearby.
Day 2: 7:30AM Start at Cumberland Mall 1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 riding Silver Comet Trail > Chief Ladiga Trail to Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama Approx 100 miles
OverNight Parking at Start/Finish Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama 36277 Leave Tag Number and Info Inside
Lunch Both Days in RockMart, Georgia
Chief Ladiga Trail and The Silver Comet Trail Overnight Bicycle Ride.
Be Self Sufficient. Maintain 13mph average. Be Prepared for inclement weather. Just Rain: Ride On. Lightning: Take Cover. Red Blinkie & Light as Night Riding Possible if Schedule Shifts.
This Schedule is FLEXIBLE... This will be a Laid back No Stress Ride enjoying the Beautiful Flora & Fauna Alabama & Georgia Have To Offer. Any Dirt Riding will not be Technical. Plenty Of Restock Options along the route. Also the Option of joining in Anywhere on route.
Chief Ladiga Trail and The Silver Comet Trail Overnight Bicycle Ride.
Preliminary Gear List:
GPS
Rain Jacket
Light –Blinkie
Extra Batteries GPS/Phone
Bivy
Brake Pads
Deraileur Hanger
Chain Tool, pin, link
Multi Tool, Hex, Torq
Knife
Spoke Wrench
Lube
4 tubes
Patch kit
Co2 Kit Levers
Pump
Duct tape, zip ties
Zip lock bag
Bug spray
Butt Butter
Sock Hat
Socks/shorts/shirt
Perpetuem, gels, enduralytes
Ibuprophen
Sun & clear glasses
Cash
this is my shoulder after 4 months. Still not fused. I will have outpatient surgery to fix it with a plate and screws. 
