Rant about reactions to injuries from bike crashes

[Aggie_Ama]

Start mountain biking.

Then they all think you're certifiable but tell you they wish they had your bravery. When I came to work with my lip busted my boss was the only one who asked me, then he could not stop laughing when that Friday I wore a shirt that said "I do my own stunts". Around here they usually want the details but they all seem inspired or envious I ride and race mountain bikes.

BUT I hear less approving comments towards road riding in general. I just chalk it up to people projecting jealousy mostly. Feeling inferior (physically) is what I think is behind it.

[skhill]

When I hear that sort of remark, I usually respond that while my mother broke her hip making dinner, no one is telling her that cooking is really dangerous and she shouldn't be doing it.