Who went down on 7 and are you ok?

[asp_125]

Came down 7 after lunch today and right where the first downhill left hand sweeper is at the top, they had traffic stopped and emergency vehicles blocking the road. After we were let past I see 3 other sportbikes and folks pulling a blue Ninja 650R out of the ditch. One of ours?

[Mother Goose]

That was Cat (Catnip), she's relatively ok. We we coming down from Estes and she was in the back, lost it and went down. Separated shoulder and some stitches on her knee, along w/ some road rash on her stomach. :( We were just in the hospital w/ her for about 3 hours, she's home now and all comfy. :)

[Snowman]

Glad shes ok. make sure you guys take good care of her.

[chad23]

she doing as good as expected. Cat is my wife and as Chadwick said she home.She said something got here front loose and she paniced. Grabbed a hand/foot full of brakes. We all know the story from there. She is a new rider and was riding well within her means and the speed limit. Knowing Cat she was below the speed limit.
Good thing she wears her gear( well all but pants) the only spot on her lid was on the visor. Her gloves did there job, as well as her jacket. Her bike is in rideable condition but has suffered major road rash.
As we were heading down a cop was hauling ass up 7 and I got the the sickest feeling, and slowed down to a crawl. Came to a good spot the stop and wait for the group to gather. It was one of the scariest moments when she did not come around the corner where we had stopped. all i keep thinking is that she was going to come around the next corner as I was heading back up. After about 5-6 turns later I knew something was up. And that is the worst feeling, not knowing what was up. The ride to where she was felt like it took an hour and all I keep doing was telling myself she is fine and to ride with some common since. Not the easiest thing to do by the way. Came around a corner and saw the emergency vehicles and was stopped. I asked if it was a blue bike and knew it was my wife. When I got to her side she was alert and obviously in pain. The got her in the ambulance and took her to longmont.
I would like to thank the riders that stopped to help her and called for help. I was also like to thank Chadwick and Chris, Ron, Sutton, and all that helped out today. From the bottom of my heart I thank you

[asp_125]

Sucks, but glad she's gonna heal up.

[Sean]

Glad she's okay. That can be a tricky road, for even the best of riders. Take care of her Chad and heal her up nice and good! :up:

[Repsol a095]

Chad,

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please let me know if you need anything.

[mtnairlover]

This is what I get for not feeling up to riding with you guys today.:( This was the first time I've felt this way too.

I'm glad Cat is going to be ok. Give her my love and lots of tender hugs.

I'll be checking up on you guys.

[Matty]

glad she's ok...

[gtn]

Real bummer, but I'm glad she'll be okay. I hope this doesn't cause her to stop riding.

[Think]

Sorry to hear about this, but glad she's going to be alright.

[bodhizafa]

Glad to hear she is going to be OK!

[FZ1Guy]

Bummer man... sounds like she will be okay pretty quick. Take care of her. Heal fast!!!

[daemon]

bummer buddy!!!
i also feel bad for not being able to make it yesterday...

someone obviously didn't want me out !!!


hope she heals up quick..i'll talk to you later

[dm_gsxr]

I know that feeling. Rita ran into a guard rail back when she was first starting to ride. I'm glad she's mostly ok. That road rash will be a pain of course.

Carl

[PROFLYER]

Glad she's doing ok buddy. I was sorry I broke off from you guys but it turned out to work out. Let me know if you need anymore help with that bike and keep the trailer as long as you need it.

[frank2]

I wondered what had happened on 7. Me and a friend were stopped at the top, came around the big right, and the ambulances were already there. Could not tell what was up! Glad there were no fatalities.

[chad23]

thanks everyone for your support. Cat is SORE!!!! She is now aware of every part of her body, but they gave her some good medicines. Thanks again for all the texts and pm and post. Keep them comming Cat feels really good when I read them to her
Thanks

[daemon]

wish i would've known about this before i texted you last night buddy....
i'm still heading out today though.

[chad23]

wish i would've known about this before i texted you last night buddy....
i'm still heading out today though.
No biggie bro. How would you know I didnt tell you yet.
Like always be safe and have fun

[FZRguy]

Glad this wasn't any worse and I hope she is feeling better soon.

[pilot]

Heal up in time for ski and board season!

[SumoWeezle]

Glad that she's ok. If you guys need anything just hollar!

[mtnairlover]

Just saw her...wish I had drugs that good;-)

And I thought my crashes had been bad. Road rash is not a pretty sight. But, Cat is doing well. Lots of people wishing her well is a good thing like Chad said. She loves the well-wishes.

[PROFLYER]

I hope she feels better asap. That way she can share the drugs :D :D :D

[chad23]

she is only going to share with my....nany nany boo boo you dont get some

[MissMandy]

Glad to hear she is doing ok :)

[Sully]

Sad to hear this :(... Heal up quick Cat ! And Chad you better not steal her pain meds !

[~Barn~]

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I hope you recover fully Cat, and stay comfy in the meantime!

[chad23]

Well here the worst of the injuries, at less worst looking. This picture was taking just after she got her stitches.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t79/chad2338/1101081701b.jpg
She only got this road rash on her knee cause she had jeans on, the only area we hadn't bought protection for. But all of her gear did it's job.

[Nick_Ninja]

Ouch. That looks to be NORCO level narcotic pain.

[PROFLYER]

OUCH! I bet that hurts like hell, I also bet she'll wear pants from now on (leather pants)

And share the drugs! :D :D kidding, I have percs and vico's left from surgery...that stuff makes me :crazy::crazy:

[SaShWhO]

ahhh that really sucks.
hope the kitty is doing gooder already.
she is in under the care of a very loving and knowledgable man so I will rest comfortably at night knowing she's well taken care of.

get well soon Cat.

[asp_125]

Owww!! looking at it hurts! Luckily it's warm enough to wear shorts. Get well Cat.

[CatNip]

Thank you all for the well wishes....I feel like a train hit mi today, I'm sooo sore. My leg looks worse then the picture above. I will have to get chad to update it. I'm starting to bruise on my ankle, leg and shoulder. I think it is going to look real ugly in the next couple of days. Now I have to get the guts to get back on...just now sure. Thanks again, Chad has been super awesome, I could not ask for a better husband or friends like you all!

[MAZIN]

Sorry to hear, heal up soon!!!!!!!

[HOTCARCASS]

I bet she's hurtin, sorry to hear that. Roads are a bit dirty now and the unexpected is always lurking. It's these situations that make us better riders though. I know how it is going over and over it as to what went wrong and what could have been changed to avoid it. Somtimes it's just an accident and theres little we can do to change that. Peace Bro take care.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Ouch! sorry to hear it, but glad she's ok and not hurt worse.

[bikernoj]

Thank you all for the well wishes....I feel like a train hit mi today, I'm sooo sore. My leg looks worse then the picture above. I will have to get chad to update it. I'm starting to bruise on my ankle, leg and shoulder. I think it is going to look real ugly in the next couple of days. Now I have to get the guts to get back on...just now sure. Thanks again, Chad has been super awesome, I could not ask for a better husband or friends like you all!

Heal up first, replace all the gear you need to, and get out for a few small rides before you give up on riding. Crashing sucks, especially right afterward! That's a HUGE downer for a new rider, but now that you have your crash out of the way it's smooth sailing, right? :yes:

One thing that helps me after a crash (no matter which two-wheeled toy it's on) is to ride past the spot where you went down. It's weird; even going slow, this anxiety creeps up the back of your neck as you get closer to it! As soon as you pass it safely it won't have power over you anymore and the experience is very cathartic.

Get better soon, Cat! Spring is a-comin'!

[CHRISTIAN COWBOY]

hope you are healing up fast!!
I worry as my wife wants to take up sportbike riding too, instead of riding with me?
Keep us informed as you progress...

[DevilsTonic]

Cat / Chad, if there is anything I can do let me know. Cat I hope your injuries heal quickly...hope to see you back in the saddle next spring. :)

[pilot]

We coulda had a "leave you in stitches" party for sure! Enjoy the pain meds.

!Laughter, the best medicine.

[pannetron]

Ouch! Please pass on my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery -- and the next ride! I was riding up CO 7 that day at a "sporting pace" on my RC51 when I came around that bend and was REALLY surprised to see a string of cars stopped in the road! Talk about braking while leaned over, trying not to add one more spill to the event!

[chad23]

update,
well it has been 19 days since the accident and Cat had to get a skin graph on her knee on Monday. She is starting to feel better but the pain is taking its toll. She's getting a little irritable. If there is ever a testimony to wear your gear this is it. The only gear she was not wearing was riding pants and that was the cause of the most injury. If she had some she, I believe she would be done healing from this. Thanks to all that have been checking in and thanks for all the offers to help. this is truly a great community of people. thanks again

[whodis]

ouch, i hope the rest of the recovery goes smoothly.