I've just returned from Ireland, a little earlier than intended. The original plan was for two of us to spend a week staying with a friend near Skibereen doing day rides and then to set of for a six or seven day tour of the Beara Peninsular. Unfortunately on a day ride to Mizzen Head we were returning along the Dunmanus shore when I had an off and dislocated my collar bone. The planned tour of the Beara had to be cancelled which was a great shame as the weather in Ireland was fantastic and looked set to continue that way.
A&E at Bantry Hospital were very efficient and I was advised by the doctor on duty to see an orthopaedic specialist when I returned to the UK. I've spent the last couple of days sitting in hospital waiting rooms and the outcome is that they will probably perform a minor operation to correct it next Thursday.
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Sorry to hear of your off, wish you a speedy recovery.
Beautiful part of Ireland, holidayed near Skibereen last summer (sans bike).
Beautiful part of Ireland, holidayed near Skibereen last summer (sans bike).
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Hi,
Sorry to hear about your tumble.
I dislocated my collar bone twenty years ago, and nothing was done so I live with it, not a big problem unless I do over head decorations.
Bike riding is ok but I have a stabbing pain in shoulder now and a gain which lasts about a second or two just the once in a ride.
Get it fixed, hope it goes well.
Sorry to hear about your tumble.
I dislocated my collar bone twenty years ago, and nothing was done so I live with it, not a big problem unless I do over head decorations.
Bike riding is ok but I have a stabbing pain in shoulder now and a gain which lasts about a second or two just the once in a ride.
Get it fixed, hope it goes well.
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Ouch! shame about the holiday, but speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear of your injury. I was there in July. Did a fantastic tour of Ireland starting in Rosslare, down to Mizen Head, up the west coast to Malin Head and finished in Belfast. Get well soon and enjoy Ireland next time.
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Thanks to everyone for the messages of support. I can thoroughly recommend the area for cycle touring. It can get busy in July/August but at this time of the year the roads are very quiet.
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Sorry to hear about your off, get well and back on the bike soon! I've never cycled in Ireland, one thing I've missed out on - but I remember driving around the Ring of Beara many years ago - noted what a lonely desolate area it is (compared to the much more touristy Ring of Kerry). Beara must be a dream for cycling - but very hilly!
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I had the operation yesterday and I've just returned home. Isn't anaesthesia wonderful! You fall asleep with a problem and when you wake up it's gone. Well, the egg sized bump on my shoulder has gone.
Doctor says I should be riding my bike again in about four weeks.
Doctor says I should be riding my bike again in about four weeks.
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Hi,
Well done.
Some say I got a chip on my shoulder..............I have the right one
Well done.
Some say I got a chip on my shoulder..............I have the right one
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