Okay... not a bike accident but a close call none the less.
Two weeks ago I left my bike outside and it started to rain very hard. I went to bring her in. I jumped on and quickly lifted her off of the stand when my right foot slipped and I was forced to gently lay Black Betty down on her side.
Not happy about it but stuff happens. I then went to lift her up and this was when bad things started happening. With the bike three quarters of the way up my right knee (which is pretty loose from injuries) popped and I was forced to lay her back down and get help from my neighbors... MY POOR PRIDE.
Since then all has been well but yesterday it got bad and I was afraid I would need to cancel my trip. I cleaned up Betty getting ready for my July 4th departure and decided to really clean up the wheels too.
I quickly sat down Indian style when my right knee had a very sharp pain. When I say pain, I mean the worst knee pain I have ever had. I could only take little tiny steps if holding onto something near by.
Again...I swallowed my pride and had my neighbor put my bike away again. He is getting tired of me.
I made my way up to my couch and was sitting there feeling sorry for myself and thinking that I may have to drive my car instead. I then realized that I couldn't even do that since I own a coupe and there is no way I could have gotten in or out with the pain I was experiencing. I was starting to formulate a plan in the event that I had to cancel because there was no way this was going to feel any better by July 4th yet July 13th. Things were not looking or feeling too good.
Then it happened.... While laying on my couch I elevated my legs on to the armrest. I had to lift my bad leg to get it there. I shifted my body without moving my leg and all of a sudden my knee popped. Usually pops and knees are not good things but this time it was good. As soon as it popped the pain was gone and I was back up ad moving around like nothing happened. It is a bit tender but all is well.
INCREDIBLE
HUTMO
Two weeks ago I left my bike outside and it started to rain very hard. I went to bring her in. I jumped on and quickly lifted her off of the stand when my right foot slipped and I was forced to gently lay Black Betty down on her side.
Not happy about it but stuff happens. I then went to lift her up and this was when bad things started happening. With the bike three quarters of the way up my right knee (which is pretty loose from injuries) popped and I was forced to lay her back down and get help from my neighbors... MY POOR PRIDE.
Since then all has been well but yesterday it got bad and I was afraid I would need to cancel my trip. I cleaned up Betty getting ready for my July 4th departure and decided to really clean up the wheels too.
I quickly sat down Indian style when my right knee had a very sharp pain. When I say pain, I mean the worst knee pain I have ever had. I could only take little tiny steps if holding onto something near by.
Again...I swallowed my pride and had my neighbor put my bike away again. He is getting tired of me.
I made my way up to my couch and was sitting there feeling sorry for myself and thinking that I may have to drive my car instead. I then realized that I couldn't even do that since I own a coupe and there is no way I could have gotten in or out with the pain I was experiencing. I was starting to formulate a plan in the event that I had to cancel because there was no way this was going to feel any better by July 4th yet July 13th. Things were not looking or feeling too good.
Then it happened.... While laying on my couch I elevated my legs on to the armrest. I had to lift my bad leg to get it there. I shifted my body without moving my leg and all of a sudden my knee popped. Usually pops and knees are not good things but this time it was good. As soon as it popped the pain was gone and I was back up ad moving around like nothing happened. It is a bit tender but all is well.
INCREDIBLE
HUTMO