Had scary crash today.

[Marley]

Handle bar hit a tree and sent me flying over a 4ft embankment, landed square on my back with 50lb bike crashing on top.

Fate was on my side as I avoided all the jagged rocks and landed in leaves and dirt.
Was left with minor bruises and bike had a bent brake lever.

Stay safe.

 

[7869hodgy]

Ouch, glad you’re OK.

 

[ottoshape]

Handle bar hit a tree and sent me flying over a 4ft embankment, landed square on my back with 50lb bike crashing on top.

Fate was on my side as I avoided all the jagged rocks and landed in leaves and dirt.
Was left with minor bruises and bike had a bent brake lever.

Stay safe.

Glad you're ok! Took a spill myself a while back and my un-helmeted head/face narrowly missed a large stone. That convinced me to start wearing a Bell full face helmet. Not wearing the torso body armor just yet but did so every time on the 300cc 2T dirt bike.

 

[GMLS]

Did the same and gave me a bit of a shock as generally ride alone.Nearly broke my hip and as now 56 don't heal too quick so bought TLD full armour and FF helmet.Get well soon

 

[Mteam]

Did the same and gave me a bit of a shock as generally ride alone.Nearly broke my hip and as now 56 don't heal too quick so bought TLD full armour and FF helmet.Get well soon

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That picture should come with a warning!

 

[carlbiker]

That picture should come with a warning!

Is there a way to unsee? ??‍

 

[Rosemount]

You folks need to learn about R I C E .
Rest , Ice , Compression ,Elevation . Helps avoid those big purple bruises and decreases time off the bike substantially .
Arnica is another healing tool worth researching too .

 

[Marley]

Did the same and gave me a bit of a shock as generally ride alone.Nearly broke my hip and as now 56 don't heal too quick so bought TLD full armour and FF helmet.Get well soon

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Wow, yeah I'm 60 but always ride with my brother (57).
That wreck looks worse than mine, heel up my man.

 

[roboticinvesting]

Wow that is scary. Just takes a split second right!

As the sole breadwinner in the house, I made the call to go with a full face helmet (Smith Mainline), Leatt 3DF 3.0 Impact Shorts, and Leatt Body Protector 3DF Airfit Light and just bought the G-Form E-Line Mountain Bike Knee Guard to replace my torn up Kali pads on all my rides. I worry that I look like a dork with all that protection, but then I remember what can happen. At 47 I also heal a lot slower. Granted, this protection is not going to eliminate the chance of getting hurt (i.e. broken bones), but even after a few minor crashes I know it does help.

Glad you are ok!!

 

[Russell]

Time to slow down I think.

 

[carlbiker]

Wow that is scary. Just takes a split second right!

As the sole breadwinner in the house, I made the call to go with a full face helmet (Smith Mainline), Leatt 3DF 3.0 Impact Shorts, and Leatt Body Protector 3DF Airfit Light and just bought the G-Form E-Line Mountain Bike Knee Guard to replace my torn up Kali pads on all my rides. I worry that I look like a dork with all that protection, but then I remember what can happen. At 47 I also heal a lot slower. Granted, this protection is not going to eliminate the chance of getting hurt (i.e. broken bones), but even after a few minor crashes I know it does help.

Glad you are ok!!

You sound like @Zimmerframe who will be delighted to inspect this post ?

Some nice kit there nearly as bad as me!!

 

[Patledoc]

Had OTB crash last year: many contussions but mainly retinal tears. 3 laser surgery needed, one was 300 laser shots.

 

[Binhill1]

Handle bar hit a tree and sent me flying over a 4ft embankment, landed square on my back with 50lb bike crashing on top.

Fate was on my side as I avoided all the jagged rocks and landed in leaves and dirt.
Was left with minor bruises and bike had a bent brake lever.

Stay safe.

Easily done I crashed and goosed ribs cost me 7 grand in wages ouch. Week later mate totally smashed elbow on road bike its pinned and wired now. 3 weeks later other mate ebike 6 broken ribs and collar bone as well.

 

[#lazy]

You folks need to learn about R I C E .
Rest , Ice , Compression ,Elevation . Helps avoid those big purple bruises and decreases time off the bike substantially .
Arnica is another healing tool worth researching too .

R I C E a few half portions would do the trick ??

 

[#lazy]

Bought this last week , pricey but comfortable and should work if needed ! https://uk.foxracing.com/baseframe-pro-sl-[blk]-s/26429-001-S.html

 

[Binhill1]

R I C E a few half portions would do the trick ??
[/QUOTEnono full portions only for me

 

[Binhill1]

No only full portions for me

 

[High Rock Ruti]

Did the same and gave me a bit of a shock as generally ride alone.Nearly broke my hip and as now 56 don't heal too quick so bought TLD full armour and FF helmet.Get well soon

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High Rock Ruti

Finally actual bike porn!

Warm Regards Ruti

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Did the same and gave me a bit of a shock as generally ride alone.Nearly broke my hip and as now 56 don't heal too quick so bought TLD full armour and FF helmet.Get well soon

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Would have taken your word for it dude ??

 

[crazyethnic]

hey fella you need a bit of man scaping there.