On October 16, I was in a a crash with a car on my way home at dusk. Can't say too much since legal action is pending, but I was in the hospital for 6 days with a collapsed lung, two cracked ribs, a fracture of my C7 vertebra, and a double break in my left collarbone. I am happy to report that I can still wiggle my toes and seem to be well on my way to a full recovery. My damn shoulder froze up some while the arm was in a sling, but I am to start physical therapy for that in a couple of days.
Weekend before Thanksgiving, I was finally strong enough to take my bike into my local shop for a damage assessment. I was driving a Surly CrossCheck the evening of the collision. I thought it looked like it came through pretty well, but the shop fellows say that the frame and fork are twisted, so I get to reconsider my winter commuting bike. I just got it a year ago, and was pretty happy with it except for the extreme wear of the rims from the winter road grit I mentioned in a previous post. Also, I never got racks for it, and found it a hassle to carry my office clothing in a fanny pack. Also, in thinking about a possible 24-hour ride on the C&O towpath, I realized that battery powered lights are not really viable as the sole lighting. So I am looking at the Tout Terrain Silkwood that Peter is selling. Seems like a really nice choice for a winter comuting bike. I'd like something where I don't need to worry about washing it in the winter since I can't leave the hoses out without them freezing up. I don't know if the lady who turned left in front of me never saw me despite my lights or if she misjudged my speed, but I would like my next bike to be lit up like a christmas tree at night. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
