I have been sitting here thinking about a ton of stuff this last two months.
To fill in all that don't know I was involved in a fairly serious accident on July 28, 2007. Injuries left arm broke forearm, Cracked left knee cap and ripped some other stuff in there, Broke my Back T6 in three spots. Damaged T8 deep bone bruising whatever that means.
How did I manage all this carnage, Well went out for a ride with a hand full of close friends. Started a beautiful morning headed out to the wonderful state of Wisconsin. First half of the day was an awesome ride filled with many new roads I have never been on. They were filled with many surprises some good some bad, But really nothing new as far as ridding a sportbike on the back roads.
Some things that really stand out from this first half of this day. The gas stops filled with the stories from each rider and how we seen the same road from such different view points depending on our place in line. I have always found this to be very intriguing and a wonderful learning tool.
Next came lunch about this time we had been riding a good 6 hours. We all where beat and needed some body fuel. I remember pulling in the little town and the local culliver's parking lot as we all packed all are bikes into one little parking spot. Dismounting and heading in as we where walking towards the door, I looked up and seen 12 sets of eye's starring at us, some had that look HUH!!! Look hunny there are aliens. We where all in full race suits, boots, gloves, helmets plus some……
Lunch was GREAT!!!! Filled with many more stories Ton's of laughs. There is one thing that really stands out now for me. As we where sitting outside one of the riders was looking at my back protector, Then he States, why are you wearing that you’re not at the track. I answered; I don't know it's the first time wearing it on the street just felt like wearing it today. Went on to say yea this thing is freakin hot as hell wish I would have left it at home. Off we went.
So we start the afternoon ride heading back still exploring the area as we head back. Were rolling along, Then it all starts to happen Rounding a bend I see My Friend low sliding Right in front of me.
I look on as i need to see why, how is there any thing there that has caused this. Time has come to a stop for me in my mind. As i watch my Fiend slid across the road all I can think is NO! NO!NO! Instinct kicks in avoid him I lean the bike as hard as I can while implementing everything I have learned through out my years of riding. As I try not to run my Good Friend Fellow rider over.
Bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It happens, I to lowside on the left hand side.
Next thing I remember is opening my eye's in a fury of panic looking up through my face shield. Now I realize I'm ALIVE, But were am I, I scream for help as I try to rip my helmet off!!!! Still laying on my back all I see is trees on a declining hill. Then I see Him my long time Friend. I think to myself he made it thank god!! The look on His face was Terrifying. He helps with my helmet and Tells Me, The other Rider our other Friend was not moving.
He goes back up to see to him. The two other Close Friends, Riders come down by me to make sure all is well.
One stays, with me telling me all will be well and help is on the way. I ask about the other rider who is down. He is still out and not moving. This is not good.
We are all terrified and worried he will not make it!!
I decided I need to get up from where I am at. HOLY SHIT!!!! THIS HURTS!!!!
TWO of my friends come down when they see me trying to climb up the hill to assist me. They get me up the hill and sit me on the other side of the road.
As I sit there I here HE"S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
Thank God!!!!! We are both alive.
This where it really takes form for me as I sit on the other side of the road. I look around at the road and were I have just came up from thinking to myself maybe even out loud how lucky we both are to be here and in pain.
The emergency crew shows up. We both get strapped to the boards and loaded into the vehicle and away we go.
I would like to publicly express my gratefulness to those that stayed to help.
Now if you made it this far, you have figured out with out all our gear I would not be here to share this with all of you.
And if by some chance I would of made without the gear I’m not sure I would want to be here.
The other rider just received a concussion and some bruising and is doing fine today.
To fill in all that don't know I was involved in a fairly serious accident on July 28, 2007. Injuries left arm broke forearm, Cracked left knee cap and ripped some other stuff in there, Broke my Back T6 in three spots. Damaged T8 deep bone bruising whatever that means.
How did I manage all this carnage, Well went out for a ride with a hand full of close friends. Started a beautiful morning headed out to the wonderful state of Wisconsin. First half of the day was an awesome ride filled with many new roads I have never been on. They were filled with many surprises some good some bad, But really nothing new as far as ridding a sportbike on the back roads.
Some things that really stand out from this first half of this day. The gas stops filled with the stories from each rider and how we seen the same road from such different view points depending on our place in line. I have always found this to be very intriguing and a wonderful learning tool.
Next came lunch about this time we had been riding a good 6 hours. We all where beat and needed some body fuel. I remember pulling in the little town and the local culliver's parking lot as we all packed all are bikes into one little parking spot. Dismounting and heading in as we where walking towards the door, I looked up and seen 12 sets of eye's starring at us, some had that look HUH!!! Look hunny there are aliens. We where all in full race suits, boots, gloves, helmets plus some……
Lunch was GREAT!!!! Filled with many more stories Ton's of laughs. There is one thing that really stands out now for me. As we where sitting outside one of the riders was looking at my back protector, Then he States, why are you wearing that you’re not at the track. I answered; I don't know it's the first time wearing it on the street just felt like wearing it today. Went on to say yea this thing is freakin hot as hell wish I would have left it at home. Off we went.
So we start the afternoon ride heading back still exploring the area as we head back. Were rolling along, Then it all starts to happen Rounding a bend I see My Friend low sliding Right in front of me.
I look on as i need to see why, how is there any thing there that has caused this. Time has come to a stop for me in my mind. As i watch my Fiend slid across the road all I can think is NO! NO!NO! Instinct kicks in avoid him I lean the bike as hard as I can while implementing everything I have learned through out my years of riding. As I try not to run my Good Friend Fellow rider over.
Bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It happens, I to lowside on the left hand side.
Next thing I remember is opening my eye's in a fury of panic looking up through my face shield. Now I realize I'm ALIVE, But were am I, I scream for help as I try to rip my helmet off!!!! Still laying on my back all I see is trees on a declining hill. Then I see Him my long time Friend. I think to myself he made it thank god!! The look on His face was Terrifying. He helps with my helmet and Tells Me, The other Rider our other Friend was not moving.
He goes back up to see to him. The two other Close Friends, Riders come down by me to make sure all is well.
One stays, with me telling me all will be well and help is on the way. I ask about the other rider who is down. He is still out and not moving. This is not good.
We are all terrified and worried he will not make it!!
I decided I need to get up from where I am at. HOLY SHIT!!!! THIS HURTS!!!!
TWO of my friends come down when they see me trying to climb up the hill to assist me. They get me up the hill and sit me on the other side of the road.
As I sit there I here HE"S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
Thank God!!!!! We are both alive.
This where it really takes form for me as I sit on the other side of the road. I look around at the road and were I have just came up from thinking to myself maybe even out loud how lucky we both are to be here and in pain.
The emergency crew shows up. We both get strapped to the boards and loaded into the vehicle and away we go.
I would like to publicly express my gratefulness to those that stayed to help.
Now if you made it this far, you have figured out with out all our gear I would not be here to share this with all of you.
And if by some chance I would of made without the gear I’m not sure I would want to be here.
The other rider just received a concussion and some bruising and is doing fine today.