3rd crash - now I'm "real" cyclist

[KnottedYet]

You are very lucky! Be sure to buy a new helmet, and kiss and hug your kiddos!

[SouthernBelle]

I don't think you are rationalizing at all! It isn't like you were throwing caution to the winds (not intended as a pun).

Must ask, polyprop?

[nomummytummy]

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Must ask, polyprop?

Polypropylene (think that's the right spelling) is a type of thermal underwear.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Sounds like you were pretty lucky and thought fast to fall to the non-car side!

Watch out for those sneaky cracks & grooves that run parallel to the road- they can grab your wheel and stop you or flip you out of control.

[crazycanuck]

Hey NMT..

Good to hear you're alright!

You didn't happen to be biking round the bays in Auckland when your crash happened???
If so, I know those roads & yep they'll catch ya!

Oh yea...this is one thread i understood the traffic "picture"in my head...

C

[maryellen]

<<maybe my mum is right & I need to take more care. But you cannot live your life in fear of what may be.>>

indeed. i struggled with this after my crash last August in which a simple tumble resulted in 4 fractures. not to be flippant, but i may as well have fun.

[northstar]

Sounds like you were pretty lucky and thought fast to fall to the non-car side!

Watch out for those sneaky cracks & grooves that run parallel to the road- they can grab your wheel and stop you or flip you out of control.

Yep...this is how I crashed in June.

I'm really glad you're ok! The scrapes/rash hurt, but they heal relatively quickly. Hope all goes well!