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.
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05-27-2008, 04:23 PM #1
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my first fall
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05-27-2008, 05:12 PM #2
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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
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05-27-2008, 05:18 PM #3
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Originally Posted by bluebug32
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.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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05-27-2008, 06:57 PM #4
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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."
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05-27-2008, 08:29 PM #5
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Glad you're okay! Definitely replace the helmet.
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05-27-2008, 09:50 PM #6
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almost hit the pavement yesterday
glad you are ok! feel better. I think I am more sore trying not to fall yesterday! Motrin helps!
Oh...btw, being an RN...they will have a field day with your bruise!
jeanLast edited by j.nurse63; 05-27-2008 at 09:52 PM.
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05-27-2008, 05:13 PM #7
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Glad you're okay! Hope your bruises heal up soon!
Please replace that helmet - they're only made to take one impact.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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