Author Topic: Should i race this weekend? (Read 1768 times)

Mikey · « **on:** 06, March, 2007, 10:19:44 AM »

I have found out that I have a broken bone in my wrist. This isn't preventing me from riding the bike, but would involve me cutting the cast off for the weekend, risking further damage and then getting the cast put on again on sunday.

Thing is, i'd like to get the experience before my first official ACU race on 14/15 April....but I'll inevitably make the healing process longer in doing so...

Weaver · « **Reply #1 on:** 06, March, 2007, 10:35:58 AM »

Trouble is if by any chance you come off you could also make it a whole lot worse yes?

MATTP · « **Reply #2 on:** 06, March, 2007, 10:38:11 AM »

Don't be SILLY!!! You have a great year coming up and you are thinking about F/ing it all up for nothing. IMO leave it on and get better for the real racing you have coming up. But it is your choice.

scorps · « **Reply #3 on:** 06, March, 2007, 10:44:12 AM »

well i would cut it off and race but hey dont take notice from someone who breaks their collar bone on a sunday goes to work on a monday and drives to cornwall on a wednesday depends what your pain threshold is and what the doctors say but ask a sports doctor not a a gp cos they will have you not race till nxt year a good sports doc are used to competitive people and get you fit a lot quicker find a good sports injuries clinic

Tino · « **Reply #4 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:06:13 AM »

If you decide not to race, can I take your place? ':p'

Your call at the end of the day, this is after all not the series you originally intended to race in.

riz K5 · « **Reply #5 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:30:43 AM »

Like everyone has said, it’s your choice, but personally I’d keep it on, make sure it heals perfectly then your be good to go from the real season. You know it makes sense.

trouty · « **Reply #6 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:49:53 AM »

Dont do anything, until you have gone to visit Brian Simpson, the Bone Welder. Google search him, he can work miracles with bones!

trouty · « **Reply #7 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:53:01 AM »

dug out a link for you...

Brian Simpson

hoover · « **Reply #8 on:** 06, March, 2007, 01:37:07 PM »

S**t!
That sucks!! Is it from the off at Mallory?
I think you should not race, as you got so many ahead and would be better to get fitter and leave it for the next one.......
also that would me i can finish, if I do, one place higher ':p'

Take care
Antonio

Mikey · « **Reply #9 on:** 06, March, 2007, 01:55:59 PM »

Italian pigdog! ':p'

Thanks trouty i have left him a voicemail

The old man · « **Reply #10 on:** 06, March, 2007, 02:48:11 PM »

Stretch your leathers over the pot and bring the Clip-on's in towards you a little.

Southern Woosies, We race up here with our special shaped wooden legs and a whippet on the seat hump to watch our backs.

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pieman · « **Reply #11 on:** 06, March, 2007, 04:58:42 PM »

I personally would save it for the real racing. How is your progress? Do you want to win so much you would rather be limp wristed later on in life? Plus if you bugger it up even more that could mean you're unfit for the gixxer cup.

Your choice..

scorps · « **Reply #12 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:55:38 PM »

i understand Mikey you want to get as much experiance as you can before you start your series so its up to you good luck either way

Aceman · « **Reply #13 on:** 06, March, 2007, 11:59:48 PM »

Further damaging your wrist may not just slow down the healing process but possibly stop it from completing. Play safe. When God put you on this earth He only gave you one body - and it's got to last your entire life.

scorps · « **Reply #14 on:** 07, March, 2007, 12:02:57 AM »

Quote (Aceman @ Mar. 06 2007,23:59)

When God put you on this earth He only gave you one body - and it's got to last your entire life.

yeh he wasnt very nice to ya was he Mikey

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The Yeti · « **Reply #15 on:** 07, March, 2007, 12:04:25 AM »

What Scorps said...

Gotta be your decision Mikey, don't think I'd risk it, a 9 lap race is far more physically demanding than a 20 minute trackdy session (you'll see what I mean after your first race) it might not hurt now, but it'll hurt like fook afterwards......

p.s
Says the bloke who raced with ribs pointing in the wrong direction and a shoulder so fooked he could hardly move it ':p'

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DangerMouse · « **Reply #16 on:** 07, March, 2007, 01:10:22 AM »

Take it easy mate dont risk it. Unless you want to.

Stu · « **Reply #17 on:** 07, March, 2007, 08:24:44 AM »

I'd go back to the hospital and get to have another look at it... If they say no then its no!

Plenty of races, only one arm mate ':rock:'

skybaby · « **Reply #18 on:** 07, March, 2007, 12:24:48 PM »

No. i didn't think you were that stupid.

scorps · « **Reply #19 on:** 07, March, 2007, 02:23:11 PM »

i dont think ya stupid mikey at least you dont on every second post harp on about IAM training cos thats getting very boring

MATTP · « **Reply #20 on:** 07, March, 2007, 02:33:25 PM »

When I was playing at a high level for sport (yes before I was fat and grey

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trouty · « **Reply #21 on:** 07, March, 2007, 02:58:54 PM »

Brian Simpson is THE expert in these matters. The final verdict has to rest between him and Mikey.

Mikey - do what your heart tells ya.

MATTP · « **Reply #22 on:** 07, March, 2007, 03:04:15 PM »

Quote (troutslayer @ Mar. 07 2007,14:58)

Mikey - do what your heart tells ya.

people stand back and watch as Mikey runshere

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Westie · « **Reply #23 on:** 07, March, 2007, 03:16:53 PM »

Quote (scorps @ Mar. 06 2007,23:55)

i understand Mikey you want to get as much experiance as you can before you start your series so its up to you good luck either way

I agree with Scorps here and on all his points

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It's got to be your decision tho mate...

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #24 on:** 07, March, 2007, 03:24:30 PM »

Is it not better to approach it healthy and fit rather than not being 100% and prepared, you have a whole season to improve over not just one race, but we do expect you to win every time

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