Category Archives: Injury

Bee in My Bonnet

Or my helmet, actually. I took an after work ride this afternoon, and while I was on the road, something hit the big vent in the middle of my helmet. I could feel it jiggling around inside. I put up … Continue reading

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Kneesavers

It’s fascinating what you can learn from the cycling community. Last week, I was battling a painful bout of gout in my left knee. I couldn’t bend the knee without it hurting, and I walked with a pronounced limp. That’s … Continue reading

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The Knee Will Get Better

I was wondering there for awhile. Wednesday was just as bad, if not worse, than Tuesday. But my doctor has evening office hours Wednesdays, and I got in to see him. The verdict: No meniscus tear, but rather, a “frictional … Continue reading

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My Knee is Killing Me!

A while ago, I wrote about the sorry state of my cleats. Finally, over the weekend, I did something about it. I bought new ones. That night, I sat in front of the TV, diligently swapping out the old, worn … Continue reading

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First Aid Kit?

Recently, I was riding at the local Veloway when I caught up to a family out for a spin. A father, mother, and their grade-school daughter were riding easily along, but the little girl wasn’t very steady on the bike. … Continue reading

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Road Rash

After my crash a week and a half ago, I noticed that the road rash on my hip was taking awhile to heal. The abrasion took off just the very surface of the skin, but it was slow in scabbing … Continue reading

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Vertigo — Part 2

Guest poster Don Blount continues the story of his recent crash — and its unexpected side effect. I awoke early Saturday, I think it was about 4 a.m., feeling woozy. The bedroom was dark, except for the glow of a … Continue reading

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Vertigo — Part 1

Our new guest poster, Don Blount, is getting over a nasty crash. Not only did he crack a helmet — and a wrist — but he had to deal with an unexpected side effect. I nearly always thought of vertigo … Continue reading

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Cramps!

I’ve had one severe bout with cramps since starting biking, and it was no fun. Since then, I’ve always made sure I’ve had enough to eat and drink before starting a ride, and even though I’m still bad at drinking … Continue reading

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Dealing with injury

Since I began biking almost two years ago, I’ve been lucky when it comes to injuries.  I haven’t had any to speak of.  Oh, I know I’ve griped about my numb toe too often.  (By the way, those new shoes … Continue reading

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