OUCH! cement+ body contact = OUCH!!! But hey, there is a good part to it... Your not really hurt, just kinda sore, you got that first fall out of the way, and you didn't do it at a busy intersectio in front of tons of people. Or worse yet- at a cycling event in front of tons of fellow cyclists!
Hey there is a good side to everything!
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03-22-2006, 09:51 AM #1
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03-22-2006, 03:25 PM #2
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You aren't alone... most of us have had our falls... some like me more than others!
Hope you are Ok. Make sure you check out your bike especially if you hit the handlebars etc.BCIpam - Nature Girl
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03-24-2006, 12:28 PM #3
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They say there are two types of cyclists...
Those who have fallen/crashed
And those who are going to fall/crash
Welcome to the club
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"I will try again tomorrow".
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03-26-2006, 05:10 PM #4
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I fell...again.... unclipped right, body went left. Down goes Robbin. Square on the knee....
Why not go out on a limb? That's where all the fruit is!
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04-26-2006, 01:07 PM #5
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I'm still on the crash waiting list... should be sometime this year statistically
Originally Posted by RoadRaven
They say there are two types of cyclists...
Those who have fallen/crashed
And those who are going to fall/crash
Welcome to the club 
I fell within the first month of having my bike... front wheels and trolley tracks are not conducive to forward movement. 
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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04-26-2006, 01:59 PM #6
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What are the stats on that, anyhow? I've been clipless just shy of ten months. I nearly had my turn today, but I got my foot out just in time (phew). I was attempting a track stand at some lights, but, um, I haven't the faintest idea how to go about a track stand, so, yeah...
Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.
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04-26-2006, 02:23 PM #7
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Hey TL - I think I took all your falls (you're welcome! Originally Posted by tlkiwi
What are the stats on that, anyhow? I've been clipless just shy of ten months. I nearly had my turn today, but I got my foot out just in time (phew). I was attempting a track stand at some lights, but, um, I haven't the faintest idea how to go about a track stand, so, yeah... ) - I was told 3 falls when you go clipless, and I took 6, so it must average out somehow - lucky you!
I now just unclip both feet whenever something looks dicey...Last edited by bikerz; 04-26-2006 at 02:34 PM.
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04-26-2006, 02:32 PM #8
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Cheers Z! Guess I must owe you a drink (or three).
Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.
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04-26-2006, 03:06 PM #9
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Totally, absolutely, infinitely worth it.
They totally transformed my relation with cycling, made me feel one with the bike. Fantastic. And so far 18 months with pedals (first SPDs and now SPD-road) and haven't taken a fall for not unclipping in time.
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