The Triple Loop Tour now has a
distinction shared with only one other…the Pixton Poker
Ride. What do these have in common? RePete crashed and was
hospitalized on both!!!
Our warrior had just repaired a flat
for a damsel and was traveling with a buddy. Then...wham...bang
and the lights went out!!!! Next thing RePete was on the
pavement. The Sag Wagon happened along and provided assistance.
During the drive back to the starting point at
Batsto, RePete passed out and came to just before arriving
at Atlantic County Trauma Center. The remainder of the day
was spent getting x-rays and a cast installed for a broken right
wrist. Also broke the left pinky...no other injuries except for
scrapes to the left leg and arm. The helmet prevented head
injuries in this accident and the crash that occurred in the
Pixton Tour.
After the appointment with the bone doctor, surgery was done on
May 20. Another cast installed that went from above the elbow to
just above the fingertips. Much...much pain after the
surgery. Lived on Percocet! Latest x-rays show the bone is
mending and a smaller cast has been installed...from just below
the elbow to about the mid point of the fingers.
Additional complications developed shortly after the accident
with severe lower back pains...doctor thinks maybe a recurrence
of a kidney stone.
Faith was not done dealing cards, RePete’s cousin died of a
stroke...she was an organ donor and his younger brother got her
kidney!!! The kidney failed to work after the
transplant...but finally kicked-in. There were additional anxious
moments after the incision opened that required further surgery.
All is again well as the brother is now recovering.
Adding insult to injury, everything on RePete’s hard drive
was lost after the computer got a virus!!!!
As for the bike…came through in
good condition. Beacon Cycling and Fitness took care of her and
made some improvements and is ready to continue Quest Tours.
Special thanks to Mitch for
providing help after the accident and then for taking care of the
bike. Also to our own Klaus, who provided day of the accident
support and help Finally, to Linda for providing the daily care
and support necessary, a very special thanks.
Perhaps there is some truth to the
statement…God let’s no good deed go unpunished!
Safe Cycling,
www.oocities.org/repete_bike
06/19/02
So you want some exciting tours? Well, RePete has a bunch! Simply find Quest Tours on my Home Page...go there to find the best in rides in the area as well as to check on the weather!!!
Additionally, don’t forget to visit the South Jersey
Wheelmen or the Outdoor Club of
South Jersey or the S.O.R.E. Club web sites.
