Abbeyard  hcr pre ride.

Well as it was going to be hot I had a great idea of getting up and leaving at 6 so we would be back before the heat.

All was good we were on the bikes at 6 and out the gate headed down the road to shiltz track went through the first river then round the corner 2nd gear 3rd gear - wombat, yes the stupid bloody thing ran out in front of me so I ended up straight over the bars. after about 10 minuets I got up limped around looking for my furry friend but he had cleared off.

assessed me and the bike.
Me - very very sore.
Bike - broken clutch mater cylinder.

Tim suggested we go back (should have listened to Tim) but I haven't been riding for a while so I said lets see how we go.
another 30ish klm into the ride I changed the way we were going with a v-line back to the property.

With about 100km for the day and Tim waiting about 20min for me to get to the last corner it was a vey slow day.
once back I hobbled off the bike and once I sat down I couldn't move, once the pain meds kicked n we got some work done around the place then hit the river then worked some more after dinner when I was cool.

After a week of pain and seeing doctors the list is ,
Dislocated collar bone.
Broken rib.
Other ribs bruised
Bruised hip.
Pinched spine.

Post ride in Injuries,
Sore back of the bead -  happened after I told the wife I hit the wombat.


Morel of the ride report,
Don't get up early and go riding the wombats aren't in bed yet
Don't tell the wife you his a stupid wombat.

Cheers Dave

Hi Dave. That list of injuries explains why it looked so hard getting on and off your tractor. You did really well getting the amount of work done that you did.

Really im just being a nancy boy and should not have anymore time off work due to minor brusing.
Might take up cycling....

Take up cycling if you want, but dislocated bones, broken ribs, bruising and a pinched spine are a lot less painful than wearing lycra and shaving your legs,