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08-18-2006
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All bad things must come to an end
On June 17, I fell off a log and broke my hand and my face. On August 17, I went for my first group mtb ride. It was a good day.
I normally ride several times a week so I could not imagine not riding for an extended period of time. But when I got hurt, it goes back to basics. Riding was the last thing on my mind for several weeks as I longed for staying awake, eating and walking around normally. I relied a lot on the help and goodwill of others as I focused on healing.
I got great motivation with each day getting better than the previous day. Well it's all good now. Bring on the rides. Bring on the beer. Bring on the big wheels.
francois
before
more pics here: http://scottmosher.exposuremanager.com/g/sg817
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08-18-2006
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Recovering couch patato
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Glad to have you back hunting the trails Francis!
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08-18-2006
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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congrats on your recovery. glad you're back in action.
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08-18-2006
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Just another FOCer
Join Date: Apr 2004
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08-18-2006
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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I knew you could do it ...
Enjoy those rides, mate. 
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08-18-2006
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And He was Not
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Ya Whoooo, Ride on Dude
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08-18-2006
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jan 2004
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awesome news man..
glad to hear!
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08-18-2006
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ol'guy who says hi &waves
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Welcome back. Let's ride soon while I keep up with you.
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08-18-2006
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Originally Posted by fred-da-trog
Welcome back. Let's ride soon while I keep up with you.
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Right on man. Thanks for getting the rescue personnel. Everyone keeps talking about how you rode like the wind to get me an ambulance. Mucho thanks!
francois
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08-18-2006
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Mashers Only!!
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Hey man glad to see you doing so well!
I'll be out in your hood in a month or so!! Oh and I'm gonna BRING IT!!! My bike that is... The GF is going to meet some friends for the weekend. I'm just required to attend the dinners. So Its ride by day and dinner at night for three days. I'll give you Nor Callers a two week heads up.
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08-18-2006
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Cassoulet forever !
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by Cloxxki
Glad to have you back hunting the trails Francis!
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It's not Francis, it's Francois, like in French "François".
1 1, score even 
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08-18-2006
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ol'guy who says hi &waves
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by francois
Right on man. Thanks for getting the rescue personnel. Everyone keeps talking about how you rode like the wind to get me an ambulance. Mucho thanks!
francois
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I'm just glad you're back. Everyone knows 29er's add 10% to your mph, right?
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08-18-2006
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Great to hear that man..
and with all that rest you should be faster...oh shlt
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08-18-2006
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Originally Posted by HUGH
Hey man glad to see you doing so well!
I'll be out in your hood in a month or so!! Oh and I'm gonna BRING IT!!! My bike that is... The GF is going to meet some friends for the weekend. I'm just required to attend the dinners. So Its ride by day and dinner at night for three days. I'll give you Nor Callers a two week heads up.
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Bring it bebe. I'll give you the grand tour. I'll put on my socal gearing 32-24 to get ready!!
francois
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08-18-2006
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Originally Posted by francois
I'll put on my socal gearing 32-24 to get ready!!
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now I know you're OK!
careful with the smack - Hugh will have you wishing for a hospital bed and some jello. 
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08-18-2006
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Motivated by Matt Foley
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Congrats on the recovery and maiden ride.
I'm looking forward to the same (broken arm, little toe, and possible rib) weeeee. 
But watch out for those 29er, rigid, SS, rides. They are bound to get you addicted again.
"Tastes just like it smells.... Delicious!!!!"
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08-19-2006
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Originally Posted by Mr.P
Congrats on the recovery and maiden ride.
I'm looking forward to the same (broken arm, little toe, and possible rib) weeeee.
But watch out for those 29er, rigid, SS, rides. They are bound to get you addicted again.
"Tastes just like it smells.... Delicious!!!!"
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Oh man, What the heck happened? Details! Sounds like an full-contact incident.
Before my mtb ride, I rode on the roadie for a week. I like it so much that I kept saying, 'man, I'm going to be a roadie for a while'. Then halfway through the first SS/Niner mtb ride, I was hooked again.
francois
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08-19-2006
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Originally Posted by Hollywood
now I know you're OK!
careful with the smack - Hugh will have you wishing for a hospital bed and some jello.
good to see you back,
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Talk to da hand.
Hey you going to inter bike. I need someone to videotape the booth girls.
francois
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08-19-2006
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2 fingers are > than 1
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Hey francois, congrats on the return to riding, I didn't post anything on the original thread cause so many folks were posting but it's good to see you healed and back riding.
I had a nasty little run in with an underaged driver last summer and was very fortunate to come away with only a broken ankle and a few wounds, was off the bike for nearly 3 months. We had a very moderate winter here on the front range last year and I've had the best year of riding since that I can remember, so here's to a great late summer/fall season of riding for you. -Rick
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08-19-2006
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Congrats on your recovery. I know how it feels to get back on the bike after a nasty accident. You look like you're still in great shape. Must feel wonderful! I'm glad you're OK. JOD
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08-19-2006
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Use this space for what?
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Congrats on the recovery!
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08-19-2006
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mtbr member
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Good to ssee that you're back on the saddle and sspecially on the ss.
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08-19-2006
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Were you having fun before, was it an epic crash, cuz it almost looks like you have a little smile in the strecher.
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08-19-2006
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Silence! I kill you!
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Hey Francois-
This has now been officially named "Francois's Log" I think you'll recognize it.
Except for a possible fractured elbow (more likely just a really bad sprain) we all had a great ride!
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08-19-2006
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Occupation: Human
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Glad to hear you are back man!
Before each ride I often try to remind myself that there are a lot of things that can go wrong on a ride. But most of the time I forget  so thanks for sobering a lot of us up.
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08-19-2006
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Currently in Exile
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Glad to see you back on the bike. I have a few more weeks before I am cleared to ride after breaking my collarbone July 1st. The waiting is killing me 
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08-19-2006
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Welcome back. Good to see you back on two wheels and on the dirt.
Have a beer or several in celebration!
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08-19-2006
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Chasing Photons
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Great to hear you're back on the dirt Francois!
It must be great to finally be back on the bike. Maybe it's a bit of closure for you too? Keep the rubber on that brown stuff next time hey! 
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08-19-2006
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Staggering sober
Join Date: Jan 2004
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back to basics
I know what you mean. The first week off, all I could think about was how painful the walk to the bathroom was going to be. I actually lost weight even though I was pretty much glued to the couch. I'm back on after three weeks off. I'm still only commuting and taking it easy. I have some repairs to effect on both the road bike (the culprit in the crash) and one of the mountain bikes before I resume any serious riding.
http://forums.mtbr.com/attachment.ph...7&d=1154840592
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08-20-2006
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Humongous Member
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Congrats Francois, great to be back on the bike!
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08-20-2006
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less is more
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Wicked NO FEAR factor. Wear protection.
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08-21-2006
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Poser...
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Originally Posted by francois
On June 17, I fell off a log and broke my hand and my face. On August 17, I went for my first group mtb ride. It was a good day.
I normally ride several times a week so I could not imagine not riding for an extended period of time. But when I got hurt, it goes back to basics. Riding was the last thing on my mind for several weeks as I longed for staying awake, eating and walking around normally. I relied a lot on the help and goodwill of others as I focused on healing.
I got great motivation with each day getting better than the previous day. Well it's all good now. Bring on the rides. Bring on the beer. Bring on the big wheels.
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Welcome back. I'm glad to hear (see? know?) you're back in the saddle. You heading to Fruita this year? There's no logs on the trails there.....
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08-21-2006
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I just got goth served!
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From a Fellow Face Breaker...
Glad you are healed up and back out there riding!
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08-21-2006
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Welcome back brother! Looks like you're hardly worse for the wear.... that smile is HUGE!
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08-22-2006
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Glad to see your back on the bike! I would love to hook up with you again for a South Bay roadie ride, but the good news is we have no plans to visit the in laws any time soon After seeing your pic I realize i need to get back on my SS...
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08-22-2006
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Originally Posted by rroeder
Hey francois, congrats on the return to riding, I didn't post anything on the original thread cause so many folks were posting but it's good to see you healed and back riding.
I had a nasty little run in with an underaged driver last summer and was very fortunate to come away with only a broken ankle and a few wounds, was off the bike for nearly 3 months. We had a very moderate winter here on the front range last year and I've had the best year of riding since that I can remember, so here's to a great late summer/fall season of riding for you. -Rick
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Right on. Every day and every ride is a bonus now!
regards,
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Hey Francois-
This has now been officially named "Francois's Log" I think you'll recognize it.
Except for a possible fractured elbow (more likely just a really bad sprain) we all had a great ride!
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I should etch my name on that. Nice photo. That's the knot that got me! My front tire danced with it then fell off the side.
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Were you having fun before, was it an epic crash, cuz it almost looks like you have a little smile in the strecher.
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Of course I'm smiling. What would this world be without a smile!
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08-22-2006
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Welcome back. I'm glad to hear (see? know?) you're back in the saddle. You heading to Fruita this year? There's no logs on the trails there.....
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Fruita... I'm there if you're there!
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08-22-2006
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Originally Posted by TwoWheelinTim
I know what you mean. The first week off, all I could think about was how painful the walk to the bathroom was going to be. I actually lost weight even though I was pretty much glued to the couch. I'm back on after three weeks off. I'm still only commuting and taking it easy. I have some repairs to effect on both the road bike (the culprit in the crash) and one of the mountain bikes before I resume any serious riding.
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Nice knee. We need to start a new forum called 'Rider Down'.
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08-22-2006
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Glad you are healed up and back out there riding!
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Ha, ha, lurker. I remember your crash actually. I need that full-face helmet now.
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08-23-2006
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Congrats on getting back to riding, Francois. I've been following the story since the
day it happened and the many photos, videos of the helicopter ride among other
things have transpired. It didn't take long - and that's cool. But I'm sure there have
been untold hours of pain and suffering too so get out there and ride as much as
you can. Maybe we should* have a rider down forum. Seems like this kind of
thing happens more often in the mtb world.
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08-23-2006
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Awesome news!
good to see you back on two wheels!
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08-23-2006
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I Just Ride....
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Francios,
You are incredibly inspiring!
Glad to know you are back at it!
If you have any inspiration to ride you can spare, send it my way!
I haven't been on my bike at all this year!
Brian
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08-23-2006
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Fruita... I'm there if you're there!
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Send me details, I wanna go too.
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08-23-2006
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Yay francois!!
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