First crash in about 5 years!

[WindingRoad]

I am so annoyed at losing my good 'driving' record It was totally stupid too. Of all the goofy things, I decide to take the sidewalk instead of the bike lane because there was a rowing competition going on today downtown and the streets were all blocked off and cars were driving crazy. I'm within .25 mile of my car, I can even see it. Heading up the sidewalk, another rider heading down the sidewalk, she was veering into the middle of the sidewalk so I thought it would be safer to hop off onto the grass for a sec till she got past. That part was fine it was getting back on that brought things to a halt. Apparently my back tire got caught on the edge of the sidewalk along with some leaves. Next thing I know is I'm horizontal and my head is killing me. Why is it when I land it always has to be on the hard spots?!?!? Didn't fall in the grass, oh no, I land with the side of my head smacking the pavement. Thank God for the helmet or I would NOT have walked away from that. I hit hard enough to twist my handlebars sideways. I think my bike is OK, but I need to straiten out my bars. I feel like I hit pretty hard, my head still hurts and the left side of my body is bruised and banged and missing some of its skin. I wasn't going fast fortunately but I'm pretty sure I should replace the helmet which sucks because I just put all the cool little reflective stickers on it I ordered from TE. I dunno, maybe I can peel them off and stick em on my bike or something. I hit concrete with the helmet, I think that warrants a new helmet right?

[jessmarimba]

Yep. Especially if you hit hard enough that you have a headache. Be careful tonight, take care of yourself.

[emily_in_nc]

Owie! So sorry about your fall.

Definitely replace the helmet. If it hits the ground with your head in it, replacing is warranted.

Hope you'll heal up quickly!

[ClockworkOrange]

Poor you, thank goodness you had your helmet on.

Ashame you will have to replace your helmet but at least you are still alive to do so!

Maybe you can get some more stickers on TE?

Take good care of yourself and in a few days if you still do not feel too good, get checked out again with your doc.

[OakLeaf]

I'm glad you're okay ... but what Clock said, if you feel at all strange, get to the ER right away. Bummer about the helmet - but that's what it's for, right?

[Melalvai]

Ow. Hope your new helmet is cute.