I decided a while ago that I want to try out for the paralympic cycling team to get more attetion towards BPI, see more of the world, and educate BPI families about the things they should know that my family did nit know while I was growing up. I have my first bike race of the season this Saturday! Wish me luck! This will be the first of many, building up to the Paralympic cycling trials being in mid June. I'll keep you all updated if anyone is interested. Still planning on making a website of my own, just haven't had the time lately. Be well!
-Chris 25/LOBPI
1st bike race!
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richinma2005
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Daughter Kailyn ROBPI, June 14, 1997.
Surgery with Dr Waters (BCH), April 1999 and in February 2012
2 more daughters, Julia (1999), Sarah(2002) born Cesarean.
Re: 1st bike race!
Good luck Chris, in the race and making people aware!!!
Rich
Rich
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: 1st bike race!
Great Going, Chris!!! We'll be thinking of you on Saturday and your updates.
It's a great way to spread Awareness!!
Please come to Camp 2010 in Missouri in October...is anybody covering you with video to post for us??
HUGE HUG,
Carolyn J /71
It's a great way to spread Awareness!!
Please come to Camp 2010 in Missouri in October...is anybody covering you with video to post for us??
HUGE HUG,
Carolyn J /71
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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AlannahD
- Posts: 234
- Joined: Mon May 09, 2005 3:55 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 7-year-old granddaughter, LOBPI
Re: 1st bike race!
Best of luck to you!!
Re: 1st bike race!
Thanks everyone! No video, but my room mate, who is a photographer, offered to take pictures of the start if it's not raining on Saturday.
I also am getting my new pro racing bike today! I've been training on a generic road bike, and have been doing pretty well on it, but I've definitely worn it into the ground. I'm stoked about Saturday!
-Chris 25/LOBPI
I also am getting my new pro racing bike today! I've been training on a generic road bike, and have been doing pretty well on it, but I've definitely worn it into the ground. I'm stoked about Saturday!
-Chris 25/LOBPI
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Humboldtmtnbkr
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:23 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Road cycling accident 8/31/08 stretched c5/c6. 2 1/2 years post accident now and I have regained all function and alot of strength back. I am a very lucky person.
- Location: Eureka, Ca.
Re: 1st bike race!
Good luck, be safe and hammer it dude! Way to go! Keep us posted on your results, even though it's just great you are racing.
JJ
JJ
Re: 1st bike race!
So last Saturday I decided to pull out of the race at the last minute. It was raining heavily, and the wind was blowing hard. I didn't think it worth damaging my new bike over. However, tomorrow I'm racing in an afternoon criterium series, so that will be my first official of many races this year. I'll keep you posted!
-Chris 25/LOBPI
-Chris 25/LOBPI
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: 1st bike race!
I am happy to read that you are a SENSABLE man, Chris. 
HUGS,
Carolyn J/71
HUGS,
Carolyn J/71
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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karategirl1kyu
- Posts: 363
- Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, had surgery when I was 9- they moved muscles and tendons from one side of my arm to the other side. I can lift my arm to about my eye level, can't straigten it all the way and can't completely supinate my wrist.
- Location: Richmond, RI