my first fall

I had my first fall on my mountain bike yesterday. I was riding with my husband and did not gear down quick enough as I went up a hill and around a curve. I lost my momentum and off I went. I had the sense about me to let go of my precious bike. Thank God I landed in a ditch that was full of leaves. As my head popped back and struck a rock my first thought was thank heavens I am wearing a helmet. I have a rather bad bruise to my rib and to my leg and a pump knot on my head. My helmet? It had a ding. I am here to tell you I will never ride without it. Got to go ride.

Glad you're ok! It always freaks me out when I have a close call on my mtb. I'm not usually a risk-taker in life, but, for some reason, the mountain bike keeps calling me back, fall after fall. My co-workers and Drs always offer to listen if "I need to talk." I always insist that I'm in a healthy and loving relationship, it's just my relationship with the bike that's slightly abusive;)

Glad you're okay! Hope your bruises heal up soon!

Please replace that helmet - they're only made to take one impact.

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Originally Posted by bluebug32

My co-workers and Drs always offer to listen if "I need to talk."

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:D:D That reminds me of when I used to crew on a Highlander sailboat (20 foot one-design sloop) - those boats were notorious. After a race weekend I'd come to aerobics class looking like someone had been beating me with sticks, all over.

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that about the helmet. I got out tonight and rode five miles. I am sore and a little stiff, but I figured I had better get back to it. LOL! The folks at work tomorrow are going to have a field day with this. One of my bruises I will not be able to hide and nurses are just a suspicious bunch. You know that RN really stands for "Real Nosy."

Glad you're okay! Definitely replace the helmet.

glad you are ok! feel better. I think I am more sore trying not to fall yesterday! Motrin helps! :D
Oh...btw, being an RN...they will have a field day with your bruise! :)
jean

Replace the helmet.

Glad you are okay and not discoraged. Falls happen.

Replace the helmet.

Barbara

Firstly, a welcome to the forum from me - you have joined since I last logged in...

Next... glad you are ok, glad the helmet protected your head (yes, like others have said, do replace a helmet with a ding in it)

But... lastly... (and I can't believe no-one else has asked this VITAL question...!!!!


Is the bike okay - you called it precious, but haven't told us how well it got through the ordeal!?!?!

My precious bike is fine. Just a few scratches. My first response when I stumbled up out of the ditch was to make sure I hadn't damaged her. I have what a lot of riders would consider a starter bike. I got a Specialized Myka. I really like it. I tried a lot of bikes out and before I knew the price I thought this is the one for me. My husband wanted me to get a hybrid, but I thought they looked like old lady bikes. I am kinda surviving on Motrin right now, but I managed to get in five miles or so last night. I am going to do my first "ride" at the end of JUne. I am going to Missouri to do the "Tour de Corn." Hopefully I won't die in the middle of some darn corn field. LOL

OK...

*Rave breathes a sigh of relief*

As long as she's ok :p