tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post313538891691811940..comments2023-10-12T00:18:31.629+11:00Comments on Alex's Cycle Blog: A New DawnAlex Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-41134640666974818302008-04-23T14:47:00.000+10:002008-04-23T14:47:00.000+10:00Hi there, I'm just a random reader. Very sorry to ...Hi there, I'm just a random reader. Very sorry to here of your misfortune, but you sound like your in good spirits. Adversity in life gives you obstacles to overcome, otherwise, whats the point? All the best to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-42759434924053330432007-06-14T00:44:00.000+10:002007-06-14T00:44:00.000+10:00I'm happy to talk about any aspect of what happene...I'm happy to talk about any aspect of what happened, what do you want to know?<BR/><BR/>In short I hit an unsighted boomgate which was closed across a familiar cycle training route.<BR/><BR/>My left leg just under the knee took all of the impact. Nothing else was damaged apart from a small cut on the chin.<BR/><BR/>I broke some bone - Tibial plateau and fractured top of fibia, smashed a large artery under my knee, ended up with compartment syndrome and ultimately most of the muscle flesh in my lower leg died as a result of the injuries sustained from the impact and the blood flow restrictions I encountered.<BR/><BR/>After many weeks of trying to save it, the leg became non-viable and so it needed to be removed. Would become a liability and potential danger to my life otherwise.<BR/><BR/>So eventually I get to get about on a brand new leg! Cool, huh!? Haven't got it yet though.Alex Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-16246482525196714642007-06-13T22:03:00.000+10:002007-06-13T22:03:00.000+10:00Alex,I've been reading your blog for ages, I got a...Alex,<BR/><BR/>I've been reading your blog for ages, I got a shock today! Are you allowed to talk about what happened?<BR/><BR/>R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-4415141668333056592007-06-02T17:11:00.000+10:002007-06-02T17:11:00.000+10:00I'm sure you will rise to the challenge of the new...I'm sure you will rise to the challenge of the new goals you set.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-65162790890209617382007-06-01T17:51:00.000+10:002007-06-01T17:51:00.000+10:00Alex, My thoughts and best wishes are with you and...Alex, My thoughts and best wishes are with you and the family cuz. Have no doubt you will come back strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-86313580054091497562007-06-01T15:04:00.000+10:002007-06-01T15:04:00.000+10:00I hope the road to recovery smooths out quickly fo...I hope the road to recovery smooths out quickly for you Alex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-40318005930375430512007-05-31T19:11:00.000+10:002007-05-31T19:11:00.000+10:00All the best Alex. With your determination, it wo...All the best Alex. With your determination, it wont be very long before we hear about your latest power output. <BR/>Give those rehab therapists heaps!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323703412694643324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-68084828646458071012007-05-31T11:28:00.000+10:002007-05-31T11:28:00.000+10:00Kia kaha Alex. JeffKia kaha Alex. JeffEl jefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411840288979303062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-47125486162294277632007-05-31T06:38:00.000+10:002007-05-31T06:38:00.000+10:00Damn Alex you're an absolute inspiration!! Stay st...Damn Alex you're an absolute inspiration!! Stay strong Bro and keep the blog going cause its definitley the best one I've read. Peace and a good recovery, AdemerckxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-19767117037319420922007-05-31T06:34:00.000+10:002007-05-31T06:34:00.000+10:00Damn Alex I haven't read your blog since your acci...Damn Alex I haven't read your blog since your accident. Wow mate I wish you all the best with your recovery. Your blog is probably the best one I've read. Stay strong bro you're an inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-16387712943952837912007-05-29T12:48:00.000+10:002007-05-29T12:48:00.000+10:00Hmm, "not an ideal prep"? That's putting it mildly...Hmm, "not an ideal prep"? That's putting it mildly!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the rehab and recovery.Treadly and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000132022679303199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-33152524621984778182007-05-28T13:35:00.000+10:002007-05-28T13:35:00.000+10:00Great to see you back online Alex. The Mexicans ar...Great to see you back online Alex. The Mexicans are barracking for you :-).<BR/>I suspect you will be even deadlier when you get back up to speed on the bike.<BR/><BR/>With you is The Force Alex ;-)<BR/><BR/>LawrenceLawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758656991029222932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-11591815561094430722007-05-28T03:02:00.000+10:002007-05-28T03:02:00.000+10:00As another human being who bears the name, I felt ...As another human being who bears the name, I felt the need to wish you well. May you obtain all the support you need, and achieve all the goals you set for yourself. Tp paraphrase something my parents used to say .. "They can knock us down, but with a strong mind and heart, they can't beat us." Take care.<BR/><BR/>Alex Simmons, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-61183869225837642572007-05-27T16:51:00.000+10:002007-05-27T16:51:00.000+10:00As a long time reader of your blog I just want to ...As a long time reader of your blog I just want to say good luck with the recovery and it will be great to read some more race/training reports in the not too distant future.<BR/><BR/>JonoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-33716692879553840782007-05-26T10:58:00.000+10:002007-05-26T10:58:00.000+10:00You are in my thoughts Alex. Get well.You are in my thoughts Alex. Get well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com