How long should I stay off the bike after injury?

bilsea159
bilsea159 Posts: 256
edited November 2008 in Road beginners
The other day on my daily 20 mile commute to work I crossed a white line, my bike front wheel slipped and I came down on my right hand side. My protective glasses struck my eyebrow splitting the skin and I needed five stiches and my eye is black and blue and a little swollen. My leg aches around the knee and although I can walk ok I cannot bend easily on it or kneel, it feels inflamed although I cannot see any bruising, possibly I may have sprained my leg with the fall. How long sensibly should I refrain from cycling

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  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    Give it a couple of days then try a gentle ride up the road. If it does not feel too bad then start building again slowly. If it hurts stop and give it a bit longer. Unless you have damaged ligaments or something you will not do any harm. If it is ligament damage then it could take 2 or 3 months as they mend slowly.
    My Fleet.

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