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  1. #1
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    I like to think that your first wreck only makes you a better cyclist. Now that your body knows wrecking doesn't have to be a life or death situation you will be able to ride with more confidence.

  2. #2
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    Ooh... Sorry about that, but I'm glad you weren't more hurt. My first wreck (and only so far) was also going down hard on my right side. I felt me head slam into the pavement too, but the helmet, thank goodness, was on tight.

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by rij73 View Post
    I felt me head slam into the pavement too, but the helmet, thank goodness, was on tight.
    You replaced your helmet, didn't you? /nanny mode off

  4. #4
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    I am always so leary of RR tracks.

    Feel better.

  5. #5
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    Sorry to hear of your fall, AntieK and on one of the first 'nice' days we have had in a very long time. I hope your healing is quick, but get that wrist checked out. I hate some of the tracks we have around here....

  6. #6
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    24-hours later

    Thanks everyone, for your kind words.

    I'm feeling much better today, even though I keep finding new bruises and sore spots in places I didn't know I'd hit. I think the next few days are going to be an adventure in discovery. The hand is a little more bruised, but less swollen and tender. I think it's going to be fine.

    DH thought it was weird that I had posted that this was my "first" wreck. I did give myself some good gravel rash at Little Red a couple of years ago. But I consider that incident more of a "low-speed tip over" than a wreck. Just thought I'd clarify.
    If you can read this, take a pull.

  7. #7
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    Snork... I still have a scar from a "low speed tip-over" (what was that stick doing there?) Glad you're okay!!!

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    You replaced your helmet, didn't you? /nanny mode off
    YEP!

  9. #9
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    Like Emily....a couple of years ago my front wheel got caught in a ridge of broken up road and fractured my shoulder. (although a far cry from Emily's injuries).

    You are lucky to not have broken anything, however, I hope all your bruises, aches and pains heal quickly.

    ~ JoAnn
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