Quote Originally Posted by DeniseGoldberg
We should all remember that crashes happen with no reason too. It's quite possible that a flat caused the crash - but I can tell you from experience, there's not always a reason. Emily can tell you how she crashed (ouch!), but I have no idea what caused me to flip my bike and land on my head a year ago. I've been back over that section of road, and there are cracks in the pavement, and it's likely there was stuff on the road. But a reason? Couldn't tell you. I'm not trying to be a fatalist, but sometimes **** just happens. I'm sure I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't been wearing my helmet - just like Bike Goddess's bike club fellow.

--- Denise
Yeah... my biggest/ worst crash earlier this year was a combination of factors, and possibly could be avoided now because of the knowledge I gained... riding around a corner at a faster speed then usual cause I was sucking a small groups wheels, a small skiff had left the road slightly wet before we came through, my back tire slipped sideways, I nudged the curb and hit the ground doing 38+km per hour.
Perhaps it would be different if I did it again, but maybe not... I don't know

The cause of a crash is sometimes indefinable or difficult to pinpoint

My helmet had a piece the size of a fist hanging free
Always wear a helmet