Scrapbook of "OUCHIES"

[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.

[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??)

[Bad JuJu]

oooo Ouch!!! I had that same thing run thru my mind.....what if a bee flew INTO my helmet...what would I do?? Yikes!

That actually happened to me--only I was on my motorcycle. The bee, apparently unhappy with her suddenly dark surroundings, stung my earlobe then went on her way. I yelped, pulled over at the earliest opportunity, checked helmet to be sure Ms. Bee was gone, then went on my way. Lucky I'm not allergic.

[sundial]

Dedicated to the brave TE'ers who have survived nasty spills.

[imdeanna]

Dedicated to the brave TE'ers who have survived nasty spills.

OUCH!!

[RoadBunner]

Holy moly! There should be a "Newbies should not check this thread!" warning!! I'm really glad everyone is okay after all these horrific tales/photos.