11 years ago mtb hit a tree at about 35mph, well clipped one bounced hit another flung down the trail rolling, lay there for a while and realised my neck and arm weren’t right, lower back and legs were odd. I had managed to seriously damage the discs in my
neck and lower back which were in a ropey state following years of rugby.
9 months later was allowed back to ride and have done ever since even though I have periods of enforced rest/injury reoccurance I have accepted that I will never be the fastest quickest jumpiest or bestest rider but I enjoy myself, I go fast enough for me on the downs and like a challenge on the climbs.
As WCA says start and just pootle and enjoy being out, really hard as I remember my first ride after nine months out and I was knackered but got better
ride in pads, forget the fashionpolice or the internet heroes and ride in what gives you comfort and confidence
get off and walk if you do not feel good that day
try a skills day ED O did wonders for my confidence and skills
relax, I was always tense thinking I was going to hurt myself so riding was hard
hypnotherapy…I went and it helped, reminded me to relax and enjoy things. A friend was taking there course and it was an offer and I was sceptical but a sports psychologist or a coach like jedi or ed o would help with the mind games
So no do not pack up yet but just reassess and of course get a 29er 😀
good luck with the recovery and WCA hope you get better soon and that pic is not good sat 9 in the morning