optimisticbiker reborn

optimisticbiker
optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
edited October 2016 in Commuting chat
on 25th oct on way to work i rode into back of parked van . dont know how or why.

broke spine at c7 t1 t2 so now officially paraplegic . have use of arms but weak may get some use of fingers back eventually. as you can see i can use technology but slow nd tiring at mo. it will improve.

will check in from time to time and there will be a blog when im stronger.

till then, ride strong, ride safe.
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  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    So sorry to hear that, I wish you all the best in your rehabilitation and I look forward to reading the blog when you are stronger.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    That is terrible news, I was just thinking where has OB been.

    get strong quickly.
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Really sorry to hear that. Really impressed by your strength of character though and I'm sure that will see you a very long way. Will read your blog with interest and admiration.
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  • Santa cruzing
    Santa cruzing Posts: 157
    meanredspider wrote:
    Really sorry to hear that. Really impressed by your strength of character though and I'm sure that will see you a very long way. Will read your blog with interest and admiration.

    Exactly this.

    Best wishes OB.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    My God. I don't know what to say.
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  • Keith47
    Keith47 Posts: 158
    Just want to wish you the very best of luck in your recovery, stay strong and keep positive, don't really know what else to say, without wishing to sound patronising I'm seriously in awe of your courage.

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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Holy crap OB.

    Sorry to hear that. Loving your strength and resolution.

    Any CCTV of the incident that could shed some more light?

    Get well soon and will follow the blog with interest and anticipation of good news.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,798
    Bloody hell. Really sorry to hear that. I agree with all of the sentiments above.
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    fecking hell dude!!!

    as per others have said, sorry to hear about your crash dude....

    whats the prognosis?
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Good grief! Best of luck with the rehabilitation.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    So sorry to hear this, mate. Be strong.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Sentiments agreed with. Don't let it get you down - it just means your N+1 will be a handbike.

    Thoughts with you...
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  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Love and peace.

    Take care fella.
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  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    :shock: doesn't really cover it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Holy shoot.

    Keep optimistic and I expect to see you on a hand cycle in Rio.
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  • Harry182
    Harry182 Posts: 1,170
    +1 to all the above. Best wishes. I look forward to reading your blog.
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Wowsers!
    Really sorry to read such; hoping for the best outcome possible for you.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,467
    DrLex wrote:
    Wowsers!
    Really sorry to read such; hoping for the best outcome possible for you.

    Everyone else has already said it, so I'll just put in another +1.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Christ.

    What the guys above said, and keep logging in.
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  • PBo
    PBo Posts: 2,493
    speechless!

    +1 to everything above
  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    That is truly shocking news - you have my heartfelt sympathies.

    I have enjoyed your contribution to the forum, and hope it might continue. Reading back it looks like your last past before this was
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    New PB today and finally hit the 18mph average to work :)

    I'm very much liking my new bike :D

    Hope you continue to demonstrate the same enthusiasm and spirit to tackle the challenges ahead. Let us know if there is anything we can do to cheer you up in the meantime.

    Good luck
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  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    Terrible news indeed. Best wishes for the future.
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  • stealf
    stealf Posts: 49
    meanredspider wrote:
    Really sorry to hear that. Really impressed by your strength of character though and I'm sure that will see you a very long way. Will read your blog with interest and admiration.

    sentiments are as above - a truely scarey outcome of a pretty standard accident that happens in towns up and down the country.
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  • Koncordski
    Koncordski Posts: 1,009
    Really feel for you, don't know what to say. News has made me go cold, there but for the grace of god go any of us....
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  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
    We only met a few times on the road, which was odd given our routes overlapped so much, but for this to happen to such a sensible and friendly rider is shocking. I wish you all the best for the future, admire your strength and look forward to reading your blog.
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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    wow thats terrible news, good luck with your recovery.
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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Jesus. Genuinely sorry mate. Best of luck -- hope things turn out as best they can.
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  • Torvid
    Torvid Posts: 449
    Shocking news, good luck with your recovery.
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I'm shocked and stunned... It's this sort of things which makes me question why I cycle and wonder when not if something really bad's going to happen...
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  • Norky
    Norky Posts: 276
    edited November 2012
    ****. That's a truly **** thing. Courage sir, courage.
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