Snap Decision.

I apologize for not posting in a while, I've been a bit preoccupied. Three days ago, on our ride into Denver, I took a bit of a spill. As I was coming down the last switchback, of the last downhill of Rockies, my speed got a little out of control. In order for me to make the turn, I would have to go over into the other lane...but an SUV was taking the lane as oncoming traffic. I tugged on the brakes to avoided hitting said SUV, and when I did the speed wobbles set in. Followed quickly by me performing a front flip over the handlebars.. Now at 0 mph this may be a cool trick. At 5 mph this is a magic act. But, at 25 mph it's a broken collarbone. Of course, as I was laying on the side of the street, I didn't know this. I remember a couple things from those few minutes waiting on the ambulance. I remember heckling the girl driving that thought she hit me. After several jokes in her direction, and after she had stopped crying, she reminded me that I was the one on the ground and she could easily kick me in the shoulder and send me flying off the cliff in pain. I admired her sass, even of it was a late arrival... I also remember taking this moment to shamelessly rain hate on any cyclists who were annoying me at the time. I can vividly picture myself telling one to shut up with the medical advice until he received a degree (in a slightly aggressive/offensive tone). Finally, after 3 minutes of agony, the ambulance arrive with a solid dose of Phentanol to ease my pain. The rest of the ride to hospital was a blur of questioning by paramedics, followed by sarcastic, unhelpful answers from myself. When we finally made it to the hospital, there was very little of note. Aside from being put on some sweet meds (pretty sure it was OxyContin), the X-ray process was pretty standard. Needless to say, the last few days have not been ideal. Hopefully these next couple of weeks will go well and I'll be back on the bike before Chicago. Either way, I will be finishing this trip on a bike...even if they have to duct tape me to the top of it. Love you guys, don't be too mad if I don't post frequently. I only have one hand...and it's my right one. Everyone have a great America's Birthday, we'll talk to you soon. -John Fratrick