Back in the saddle

Hey there guys,

Some of you may remember about three months ago some bloke who had recently joined this site and had been to only a couple of drinks nights got himself into an altercation with a lorry and had his legs crushed on Old Street roundabout. Well that bloke was me and after having come out of hospital, escaped from my zimmer frame and crutches, I managed to ride my bike this morning for the first time. The whole 2 miles from my flat to Kiwi cycles to get the back wheel un-buckled, anyway!

Anyway, I know had loads of support on this website, but I really wasn't in the frame of mind to really think too hard about biking or anything beyond getting well again, which is why I haven't been on here since the accident. I just wanted to say that I am back up and on wheels again, even if it is with slightly "altered" legs, and a massive thank you to Casper who wrote a little message from me that he picked up from me while I was in hospital. You are a star, as is everyone else who wished me a safe recovery.

Hope to see you all again soon, once my bike is unbent again.

Twooo

(Rich)

Fucking great stuff... see you around buddy!

jeez I was looking for your thread a couple of days ago in a bid to see if anyone had heard how you were doing.

Now you're back! Fantastic news man, hopefully you'll be riding properly soon and loving it all over again.

Thanks.

Not so sure about loving it just yet, shat myslef about 4 times just going up some quiet residential roads, but it's a big step to ride again at all, so I'm sure I'll get used to London traffic again in time.

I'm not going to put anything in the original threads as I don't really want to read them or go over what happened just yet, but I would like people to know that I'm a lot better, and although have a limp and some crazy scarring going on, am up on my feet, happy with life, and slowly getting back to normality again :)

Good on ya Rich. Take it easy & one step at a time.

was thinking bout you the other day fella - if you need a posse for a late night gentle amble on the bike then give us a shout

glad to hear they've rebuilt you and that you've healed dude

welcome back, glad your doing well

yeah ditto BDW comment... ride in a little group.. safety in numbers and all that.

That'd be really sweet to be honest, have a few people on a ride. I might not be the fastest bike in the west mind, and I've already converted back from fixed to SS for the moment in a fit of comfort!

Great news that you're so much better. All the best feller!

Welcome Back Rich!!!!

That's some serious HTFU-ing you've done, take it easy and you'll be back into the way of it before you know it. Don't rush it, you'll want to make cycling what you love again, it's not going anywhere.

"altered legs" = awesome understatement.

awesome. really glad you're back up and about man.

welcome back dude.
take it slow, take it easy, and enjoy the ride....

Glad to hear you're on the mend dude. How about you put your name down on the ever-growing Docklands ride list?? It's on the 20th. Or is that too soon?

Cheers mate,

would love to, but I'll be working. Or is it a night ride?

I take it it's in the 'rides' section so rather than typing twaddle I'll take a butchers....

Sweet. Added my name. Won't be able to catch up with you all until I finish work, about 10ish, but I'm sure I can one of your numbers and give you a bell to find out whereabouts you all are. Plus, depending on how my legs hold up depends on how long I'm able to keep going, but I'm definately up for it.

Yeah baby :-)

good man..even if it's just a brief wave to the cheering crowds you should come down.

I'm with BDW - if you'd like a lovely little saunter somewhere this week or next then just pm , I'd be up for it whenever man..

hey mate good stuff i am sure we'll meet up soon !

the healing continues...
take it easy