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
Filed under Injury, Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Accessories, Injury
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
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
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
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
Filed under guest post, Injury
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
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

