Originally posted by bounceswoosh

Is there anyone on these forums who also bruises easily
I bruise like a peach! It has been YEARS since I have been completely bruise-free. I have at least one bruise somewhere on my body at all times! Conversation piece? Yeah, I guess so, but I try to blend in wherever I can. And a purple, black, blue, green and yellow splotch isn't great for blending.

In the winter I wear dark pantyhose a lot. That camouflages a little, but summertime is a time for lots of skin. And for me skin means bruises or road rash. I don't fall every time I mountain bike, but I'm pretty aggressive, so things happen. When I'm on my bike or with bike friends, it's all good. But I hate to be all black and blue at an event like a friend's daughter's wedding... Oh well...

One thing that I have found helps keep the bruising to a minimum is to ice the area as soon as possible. But that doesn't really work when you crash at the 5 mile mark of a 20 mile ride.... I just say wear the bruises proudly. You've earned them.