Life I got "doored" on my bike. - Page 4

**TinyEvel** · 03-22-2012, 09:40 AM

Let me start by saying I am a cyclist. I have been riding road bikes for 25 years, and I have very good control of the bike and road vision.

Three weeks ago I was riding in a painted bike lane on the right side of the traffic lane when a parked car opened a door right in front of me.
This is every cyclists worse nightmare. I've had some close calls but I am aways pretty alert. I was riding with two other guys who were about two bike lengths in front of me, and the door opened so fast it happened behind the guy in front of me but hit me.

I went through the door, over it, and landed in the street on my left shoulder and face. I immediately scooched to the edge of the road, laid on my back and asked them to call 911.

I had a gash in my eyebrow but the rest of me was just lightly scraped. Big issue was, the top of my humerus (upper arm bone) the ball was crushed and snapped clean off and wedged sideways into the socket.

Needless to say it was painful.

I've had surgery with a rod down the middle of my bone. I'm three weeks post-op. I'm trying to cycle off my pain meds and I was up all night, can't sleep because it hurts so much. Just really uncomfortable. It sucks because I use my brain for my job, requires deep thinking and it's tough to concentrate.

I wasn't ever going to post anything on here about it, but maybe some of you guys have had bad accidents/surgeries and have fully recovered, I could just use some cheering up to know that it will take time and I will be alright. Also, please look in your rear view before opening a car door when parked at a curb.

Cycling is my life. Right now I just feel lame and like I'll never be at peace or know the joy of the free road again.

TE

vailpass · 03-22-2012, 10:35 AM

Very sorry to hear it and best wishes for a full recovery.

I see the cyclists riding in the painted bike lanes on the streets here in Phoenix and always think "damn man if anything goes wrong you are screwed". I see other motorists cut bikes off or come within an inch of them all the time.To be honest I don't like them being on the road right next to my car.

Groves · 03-22-2012, 11:05 AM

I think you're taking your Evel Knievel obsession a bit too far.

Or maybe it's not far enough. Even EK was bright enough to sell tickets.

We're glad you're alive. Get better.

Graystoke · 03-22-2012, 11:09 AM

That suks! I am not a big fan of bike lanes. When I ride its usually out on County Rds. Sounds like you did everything right, its just dangerous out there. I never ride the roads on Fridays. People are in a hurry and distracted.
Good luck and heal fast!

Otter · 03-22-2012, 11:09 AM

I had a leg do the same damn thing over a rope bridge a couple years ago TinyE. Wounds heal and chicks dig scars.

Suck it up!

Hurts like hell but enjoy the downtime.

**Lzen** · 03-22-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Man, I'm not sure I needed to see that. It's hard to imagine that that innocent pedestrian wasn't killed.

Yeah, he survived. I saw that on some show (the name escapes me). They have episodes about that kind of thing every week. Or did. Not sure if it's on the air still.

**Rausch** · 03-22-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

I wasn't ever going to post anything on here about it, but maybe some of you guys have had bad accidents/surgeries and have fully recovered, I could just use some cheering up to know that it will take time and I will be alright.

OUCH.

That said, man up.

Don't be a bidge.

Somehow, some way, figure out how you'll get back on that crazy idea train and rally yer' boyz (by this I also include friendly female coworkers) to keep pressing the public to WANT your product.

You've been here a long time and I.......whut?.....he......whut?

(edit) Tomorrow there will still be games to play. Mother****er, take an AFLAC day or 20...

lcarus · 03-22-2012, 11:23 AM

Yeah riding bicycles on or near the same roads that cars drive on involves danger.

**Lumpy** · 03-22-2012, 11:30 AM

That sucks, Tiny.

I hope your recovery goes well and your downtime is spent w/ you staying positive.

**Bugeater** · 03-22-2012, 11:31 AM

I don't ride on the streets. Ever.

trndobrd · 03-22-2012, 11:31 AM

Edit: We have the technology.

BigCatDaddy · 03-22-2012, 11:32 AM

I live on a windey country highway and these damn bicyclist are always on it. It's only 2 lanes and it's very hilly with curves everywhere. There are always like 20 of them and they are so scattered out that it makes it difficult to pass them even though they are towards the right side of the side of the road so instead of doing 55 mph for 6 miles you get stuck bobbing and weaving through them at 20MPH. I'd like to open the door and hit them in the ass as I drive by.

That being said bad on them for not watching the bicycle lane before opening the door on you. Get well!

**Bugeater** · 03-22-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Out of curiosity, is the driver of the car responsible for that?

I'd like to know the answer to this as well.

Valiant · 03-22-2012, 11:55 AM

Sucks. I would just jump on live and play some games online till you heal.

Then if you don't already, get some supplements for when you are ready to buld the body back up.

I only ride my bike on sidewalks, like said above, too many idiots like to fake swerve at me or hit the horn.

Speedy recovery to you.

**Rain Man** · 03-22-2012, 12:04 PM

I just had a frightening thought. What if this isn't random? What if someone is targeting Chiefsplanet members with more than 5,000 posts? We should do a head count and make sure that no one is missing.

Graystoke · 03-22-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I just had a frightening thought. What if this isn't random? What if someone is targeting Chiefsplanet members with more than 5,000 posts? We should do a head count and make sure that no one is missing.

I am safe then...right?

03-22-2012, 09:40 AM
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5447131	I got "doored" on my bike. Let me start by saying I am a cyclist. I have been riding road bikes for 25 years, and I have very good control of the bike and road vision. Three weeks ago I was riding in a painted bike lane on the right side of the traffic lane when a parked car opened a door right in front of me. This is every cyclists worse nightmare. I've had some close calls but I am aways pretty alert. I was riding with two other guys who were about two bike lengths in front of me, and the door opened so fast it happened behind the guy in front of me but hit me. I went through the door, over it, and landed in the street on my left shoulder and face. I immediately scooched to the edge of the road, laid on my back and asked them to call 911. I had a gash in my eyebrow but the rest of me was just lightly scraped. Big issue was, the top of my humerus (upper arm bone) the ball was crushed and snapped clean off and wedged sideways into the socket. Needless to say it was painful. I've had surgery with a rod down the middle of my bone. I'm three weeks post-op. I'm trying to cycle off my pain meds and I was up all night, can't sleep because it hurts so much. Just really uncomfortable. It sucks because I use my brain for my job, requires deep thinking and it's tough to concentrate. I wasn't ever going to post anything on here about it, but maybe some of you guys have had bad accidents/surgeries and have fully recovered, I could just use some cheering up to know that it will take time and I will be alright. Also, please look in your rear view before opening a car door when parked at a curb. Cycling is my life. Right now I just feel lame and like I'll never be at peace or know the joy of the free road again. TE Attached Thumbnails
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03-22-2012, 10:35 AM	#46
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Very sorry to hear it and best wishes for a full recovery. I see the cyclists riding in the painted bike lanes on the streets here in Phoenix and always think "damn man if anything goes wrong you are screwed". I see other motorists cut bikes off or come within an inch of them all the time.To be honest I don't like them being on the road right next to my car. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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03-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#47
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $2358541	I think you're taking your Evel Knievel obsession a bit too far. Or maybe it's not far enough. Even EK was bright enough to sell tickets. We're glad you're alive. Get better.
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03-22-2012, 11:09 AM	#48
Graystoke MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Driftless Region Casino cash: $965564	That suks! I am not a big fan of bike lanes. When I ride its usually out on County Rds. Sounds like you did everything right, its just dangerous out there. I never ride the roads on Fridays. People are in a hurry and distracted. Good luck and heal fast!
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03-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#52
lcarus Everybody Lies. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Casino cash: $1899928	Yeah riding bicycles on or near the same roads that cars drive on involves danger.
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03-22-2012, 11:31 AM	#54
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6252680	I don't ride on the streets. Ever.
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03-22-2012, 11:31 AM	#55
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03-22-2012, 11:32 AM	#56
BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $2059122	I live on a windey country highway and these damn bicyclist are always on it. It's only 2 lanes and it's very hilly with curves everywhere. There are always like 20 of them and they are so scattered out that it makes it difficult to pass them even though they are towards the right side of the side of the road so instead of doing 55 mph for 6 miles you get stuck bobbing and weaving through them at 20MPH. I'd like to open the door and hit them in the ass as I drive by. That being said bad on them for not watching the bicycle lane before opening the door on you. Get well! Last edited by BigCatDaddy; 03-22-2012 at 11:40 AM..
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03-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#58
Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6452380	Sucks. I would just jump on live and play some games online till you heal. Then if you don't already, get some supplements for when you are ready to buld the body back up. I only ride my bike on sidewalks, like said above, too many idiots like to fake swerve at me or hit the horn. Speedy recovery to you.
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03-22-2012, 12:04 PM	#59
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3358491 VARSITY	I just had a frightening thought. What if this isn't random? What if someone is targeting Chiefsplanet members with more than 5,000 posts? We should do a head count and make sure that no one is missing. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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