My trip started on September 12 with the drive to Seattle. On the evening of September 9 I played soccer, playing in goal for the first half. Late in the half I used my left hand to (successfully) deflect a nice hard shot over the bar. It hurt enough that I came out of goal, although I finished the game. I was able to work and drive, but I couldn’t even put my hands on the handlebars until Saturday the 11th. I’m glad I had the option of riding in the van.

On Monday the 22nd I had the x-ray above which shows a transverse distal radius fracture. No surgery, but I’ll have a cast until October 14.

I don’t know what the next bike trip will be. Bicycle Adventures was great and they have lots of attractive trips. I may even do this trip again, since I think I’d enjoy it more without the pain.