Off Topic for Mon, 04/13/2009.

by schmalz

Welcome to the Mon, 04/13/2009 edition of Off Topic! You are looking at the next step in the evolution of VCN, the Off-Topic page. Have you ever been frustrated because you had a burning desire to call someone a sandbagger and could only hope to be timely by posting your comment to a photo gallery page or on a page describing a charity ride?

Well, your prayers have been answered! You can post your comment from the home page and it magically comes to rest here with the other orphans from the land of Misfit Comments. The page gets refreshed every day, but not to worry! Each day’s page will be archived and treasured, so you can look back on past pages with pride, shame or disgust-depending on how the day’s conversation went. So post away! We’ve got an internet to fill up.

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schmalz

Comment of the day, April 12, 2009:

Thanks!!
By: Wheelsucker
Sun, 04/12/2009 – 10:07
All,

A big thanks to everybody who wrote on this page, who vistid me at the hospital and to all who called, texted, and emailed me. A special thanks to the Wonder Wheels Team who sent me an awesome fruit basket – it came just at the right time as I was starving that day!

I was released from the hospital yesterday. I have a broken collarbone and two broken ribs. My lung did indeed collapse, was better a few days later and then collapsed again. It’s seems to be ok now.

As many as you know, it’s been over 6 years since I raced and I was really happy to be back in the field. I was feeling fit and getting stronger each week so this is a big disappointment. It also serves as a reminder that racing is dangerous. When I was talking to one of my doctors I asked how soon I could start riding and he said, in a very nice way, “I know you want to ride again but you’ve had a serious injury – you should be thankful you are alive or not paralyzed”. Yikes! I never really thought about it that way.

Sorry I had to cancel the Kings County Circuit Race yesterday but I’m sure you understand why. I should be fine by the next race I’m promoting (Cadence Cup, May 2) and a reminder that FBF starts Tuesday, May 5.

Again, thanks guys. It really means a lot to me.

Charlie Issendorf

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