Originally Posted by bluebug32
That reminds me of when I used to crew on a Highlander sailboat (20 foot one-design sloop) - those boats were notorious. After a race weekend I'd come to aerobics class looking like someone had been beating me with sticks, all over.
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05-27-2008, 05:18 PM #1
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05-27-2008, 06:57 PM #2
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Thanks for the info. I didn't know that about the helmet. I got out tonight and rode five miles. I am sore and a little stiff, but I figured I had better get back to it. LOL! The folks at work tomorrow are going to have a field day with this. One of my bruises I will not be able to hide and nurses are just a suspicious bunch. You know that RN really stands for "Real Nosy."
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05-27-2008, 08:29 PM #3
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Glad you're okay! Definitely replace the helmet.
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05-27-2008, 09:50 PM #4
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almost hit the pavement yesterday
glad you are ok! feel better. I think I am more sore trying not to fall yesterday! Motrin helps!
Oh...btw, being an RN...they will have a field day with your bruise!
jeanLast edited by j.nurse63; 05-27-2008 at 09:52 PM.
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05-28-2008, 08:40 AM #5
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Replace the helmet.
Glad you are okay and not discoraged. Falls happen.
Replace the helmet.
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05-28-2008, 10:17 AM #6
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Firstly, a welcome to the forum from me - you have joined since I last logged in...
Next... glad you are ok, glad the helmet protected your head (yes, like others have said, do replace a helmet with a ding in it)
But... lastly... (and I can't believe no-one else has asked this VITAL question...!!!!
Is the bike okay - you called it precious, but haven't told us how well it got through the ordeal!?!?!
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05-28-2008, 01:39 PM #7
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Bike is fine, me not so much!
My precious bike is fine. Just a few scratches. My first response when I stumbled up out of the ditch was to make sure I hadn't damaged her. I have what a lot of riders would consider a starter bike. I got a Specialized Myka. I really like it. I tried a lot of bikes out and before I knew the price I thought this is the one for me. My husband wanted me to get a hybrid, but I thought they looked like old lady bikes. I am kinda surviving on Motrin right now, but I managed to get in five miles or so last night. I am going to do my first "ride" at the end of JUne. I am going to Missouri to do the "Tour de Corn." Hopefully I won't die in the middle of some darn corn field. LOL
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