May 24, 2023
Day 15 - The end
After a day of rest I felt great. The miles ahead of me in Kentucky were less hilly than the past 10 days so my pace picked up
A dog charged in front of my bike, I swerved and dumped the bike. I landed on my left hand side hitting my head, left shoulder, and left hip. I was knocked unconscious and the next thing I remember I was being put into an ambulance. At the hospital they diagnosed me with a broken clavicle and broken hip. I cried for a bit. They transported me to the University of Kentucky medical center in Lexington and likely surgery tomorrow. Once again strangers were great. A gentleman by the name of Rickie took my bike to his house and then delivered a few key items to the hospital
Disappointment does not come close to what I am feeling. The most difficult part of the entire Transamerica route in terms of climbing is western Virginia and eastern Kentucky. I finished that grueling section 2 days ago and was supremely confident I could make it to the west coast. Disaster struck and I am typing this flat on my back in the hospital
Today's ride: 27 miles (43 km)
Total: 774 miles (1,246 km)
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I am so dumbstruck by this tragic turn of events. Can’t imagine the heart-crushing anguish you are enduring. Praying for solace.
You’re still my hero.
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If you can identify the owner of the dog, it's possible to make them pay for your expenses related to the crash.
A friend of mine ran into a dog that came out of a yard, and the homeowner (and/or his insurance company) had to buy him a new $7,000 carbon road bike to replace the one that was destroyed.
I'm in western Kentucky, not the central part of the state where you are, but if I can help with anything, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Jeff
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As others have said, try to get the owner of that dog!!
Again, I am so very sorry for all you pain and the necessary early end to your dream trip.
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