A Personal Update
It has been a while since my last post, and for good reason. Last month, I had an accident that brought everything to a sudden stop. I slipped on black ice and hit my head—hard—on concrete. What followed was not just a bump or a scare, but a serious medical issue that forced me to slow down in a way I never expected
The Accident and Diagnosis
After the fall, I was diagnosed with a severe concussion accompanied by brain bleeding. Because of the seriousness of the injury, I was admitted to the hospital for observation. After being released, I was sent home with very strict medical instructions designed to give my brain the best possible chance to heal fully.
Living Under Concussion Protocols
If you’ve never experienced concussion recovery, let me tell you—the protocols are no joke. To support healing and prevent further damage, I was instructed to avoid nearly all forms of stimulation:
- No watching TV
- No phone use
- No computer screens
- No reading
- No music
In short: no distractions, no entertainment, and no mental escape. While these rules are necessary for recovery, they make for a long and incredibly boring stretch of time.
Why Rest Matters After a Head Injury
As frustrating as it was, these restrictions exist for a reason. Limiting screen time, visual input, and mental strain helps reduce symptoms and lowers the risk of prolonged or permanent effects. Concussion recovery isn’t about toughness—it’s about patience, discipline, and letting your brain do the work it needs to do.
This was not my first concussion. During my time in the Army I suffered several more. Back then the protocol was pain relievers, sunglasses and back to work.
Cleared and Back to Normal Ready to Ride Motorcycles
The good news? I’m now fully cleared to return to normal activities. That means riding, writing, riding, creating, and sharing again. I’m grateful for the care I received and for the reminder that even when you “just want to ride,” your health always comes first.
What’s Next for ijustwant2ride.com
With recovery behind me, it’s time to move forward. Be on the lookout for:
- New blog articles here on IJustWant2Ride.com
- Fresh content on Facebook and other social media platforms
- Motorcycle trips to the Smokey Mountains and Branson, Missouri (HOG National Rally)
- More stories, rides, and reflections from the road
Thank you to everyone who checked in, reached out, or simply stuck around while things were quiet. Sometimes the ride pauses—but it always starts again.
And a very special thank you to my wife and riding partner for life. You took great care of me even when I was… you know!
Ride On Ride Safe
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 
Glad to hear your back in the saddle and everything went well. I was hoping this would be the year that I could get out and ride in March, but it started snowing again but could melt in a few days. Riding at this time of year is always suspect. 10c in the fall can be cool enough but not much fun when your almost in full gear. 10c this time of year feels like 5 and if you go out of the city ( where I always go ) well it’s just cold. My garage door is on the north side so I have a glacier to traverse plus the alley to make it past three houses to pavement.
I do miss our rides into the states, my riding buddies and I have been riding two weeks every year for 30 years, except the last couple. We did the usual vote as we do every year on destinations and won’t be heading south this year. 6,000km from here to Mesa Verde etc and back, or 5,000km to Halifax one way and we haven’t even wandered yet!
Again, glad to hear your well and enjoying life. Take care
Dwight