Riding my couch

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knightscape

knightscape

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Walking through my folks barn the other day looking for my father's welding torch that he hadn't used in years, part of the floor let go under me and I came down pretty rough on my foot, busted up a few toes pretty good. Doc described it as "a bunch of pieces", so no more pedals for me for about a month at least, here in Maine, that get's me into the start of pretty chilly weather for riding. Just got new fenders and a new seat and layback post too. Been riding the couch for a couple days now, already starting to go nuts. Gonna have to set up a chair out in my workshop...
 
Kioshk

Kioshk

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I had a full leg-cast a couple of years ago (Thanksgiving time to New Year's), and if it wasn't for my bike, Ida gone nuts! Was my left-leg, and even if my car was automatic, I still would have trouble trying to fit behind the wheel. Being a passenger almost as difficult. Obviously, I couldn't drive clutch in any case. I ended up using my bike exclusively. I bungee-corded my crutches to the frame, and got around comfortably resting my feet on the pedals. Starting was harder since I had only one foot pedaling, but having the convenience of being able to ride right up to the front-door of stores etc. was WAY better than looking for a handicapped parking-spot, and then hobbling around on the crutches.

Here's a pic of my bike after the cast came off (notice the cane):
 
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2door

2door

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Sorry to hear of your mishap, Knightscape. I hope you heal quickly. Being couch bound is okay, for a while. If you're a reader or TV watcher it can be fine, for a few days then you need to move around.

I was that way for a couple of weeks summer before last, right in the middle of perfect riding weather and it was frustrating.
At least I had a comfy chair in my garage where I could sit and look at my bikes. But it was not the same as riding.

Make a fast recovery and keep us informed of your progress.

Tom
 
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