The Curse of the Iceman!!!

I can't believe I am writing this just 6 hours after my post about looking forward to this race. Unfortunately an easy training ride this evening, which is pretty much a routine ride has ended my chances of racing the 2007 Iceman. Mike B., Joe and I met at the Kal-Haven Trail this evening for an easy 90 min. ride. About 25 minutes into the ride we crossed DE Ave. We were riding about 22 mph and Mike B. was up front, then Joe and then myself, as I went to come around Joe another one of our buddies Mike Jones was coming in the opposite direction about 22mph. We all had our lights on, Mike J. had his head down not wanting to shine us in the face and as I came to go around Joe I didn't see Mike J. and he didn't see me. Well you can probably figure out that Mike J. and I hit pretty hard. It wasn't anyone's fault and that's why it's called an accident. We collided hard head on and it threw me directly to the ground landing on my right hip and right elbow. When I landed my right leg didn't come unclipped from the pedal and I believe that is what caused my injury. Mike fortunately landed off to the side in the grass and walked away with a swollen knuckle. First let me just say "for the most part, THE BIKES ARE OK," that's always the first thing guys worry about when they are involved in a crash. At first I thought my hip was the main issue, but come to find out it is my groin area that hurts the most. I was unable to move my leg because of the intense pain so they carried me off the trail and Mike J. stayed with me while Mike B. and Joe went back and got my truck and the van. Mike and Joe carried me into the house and onto the couch, got me changed out of my clothes, fixed me some food and got me settled on the couch where I sit now. Rochelle and Taylor brought over some crutches and Codeine (I'm looking forward to that kicking in). I believe I severely strained or tore my groin, right now I am unable to move my right leg, but I am hoping that the icing helps. Now I have to focus on getting better, hopefully it's a speedy recovery. Let me say I am very thankful for great friends Mike J. for keeping me company on the trail, Mike B. and Joe for getting me home, changed and settled, Taylor and Rochelle for bringing over some crutches and Codeine. I know that's what friends do for each other, but I am very appreciative of their help. As they know I'd do the same for them. Hopefully this injury allows Mike J., Mike B. Joe and all the others to have a safe, mechanical free race Saturday. I'm still hoping that if I can move around tomorrow I would like to head up to the race and support my buddies, but as it looks now I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'll keep you all posted and hopefully the next post has some positive news. I'll be there for the 2008 Iceman ready to battle. Cheers!