Scrapbook of "OUCHIES"

[sundial]

he flew into that jersey barrier you see him leaning on at 20+ mph the rock was about the size of two good sized baking potatoes. He was drafting off the bike in front of him which is why he didn't see it. We still have the rock.

Oh my gosh, Mimi! That's terrible! It was a pretty nasty fall and glad it wasn't any worse. Sometimes I think I'd rather be on my mtb on dirt in case I do take a spill. Unless I fall on a tree like Sue.

[ikkin]

i don't like this scary thread.

awesome war wounds though!

[imdeanna]

i don't like this scary thread.

awesome war wounds though!

It def makes you aware of how quickly even the most experienced rider can have something go terribly wrong.

There is no 'gaurantee of safety' in this sport that is for sure, (mix in a little speed.. around a few thousand pound vehicles mixed in with road debri and little tires....stuff could happen)

If you view these as stories of survival....then they may not seem so scary

(and proof that Helmets DO save your noggin!)

and I am SO impressed to hear of these people getting 'back in the saddle' true brave people!!!

(or maybe it's just my own morbid show off your bruises thrill seeker self??)

[mimitabby]

Bruises ARE internal bleeding, and yes, that blood does move around !

I also flew through the air once after losing control of my bike. I remember my brief weightlessness experience, but then gravity claimed me and I fell and cracked ribs too, but nothing like Donald or Susan. I too had to ride the remaining 10 miles back home. Donald got to go to the ER like Susan.