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RW16610 · 27 July 2020, 11:55 PM

Wow, albeit a terrible thing that happened I'm certainly glad to hear you wore a helmet and that this wasn't much worse (like it could've been). Wishing you a speedy recovery

VintageRadar · 28 July 2020, 12:18 AM

Damnn...

good thing you are ok now

Chester01 · 28 July 2020, 12:32 AM

Sorry to hear that. I have been putting more and more miles on my road bike (and mountain bike) since this Covid business and it’s a bit scary to think about the risks that can take place at 30+ mph. I also worry about crashing with the clipless pedals where it can drag the knees down into the pavement if one crashes. Despite the risks, I am a strong believer that cycling is among the healthiest activities as we age compared to running where it beats up the joints.

joeychitwood · 28 July 2020, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Really had my coconut slammed hard to the ground and kudos to the helmet for doing its job for me..

Every time I see a bike or ski helmet like this while working ski or bike patrol, I think about what would have happened without it.

If I told someone to take a modern helmet and smash it into a concrete block until it cracked, most of the time it can't be done.

pickettt · 28 July 2020, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by breguetrolex

it is the most important piece of cycling equipment i own and would never ever consider heading out with out one but what others do is none of my business..

+1

pickettt · 28 July 2020, 01:38 AM

Another thing to consider; nearly all non-cyclists believe that the faster you’re traveling on a bike, the worse the crash is. Every cyclist knows the inverse to be true. Moral of the story, don’t think you’re safe because you’re “just cruising.”

GB-man · 28 July 2020, 02:20 AM

I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR.

lig · 28 July 2020, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR.

Gotta admit this has got me helmet shopping.

Be safe, all. Between COVID-19, murder hornets, a possible hurricane in Hawaii - 2020 is shaping up to be one crazy year.

m j b · 28 July 2020, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cruise_bone

Glad you are safe.
How is the Racoon?

That's cold, man.

OP, glad you survived and are on the road to recovery. Best wishes.

I hit a deer critter once on my motorbike. Scared the bejeezes out of me (I'm sure it didn't do him any good either). I was able to stay up, and unscathed physically although I eventually lost the desire to ride and gave it up, permanently.

BreguetRolex · 28 July 2020, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR.

I am not preaching to no one about wearing a helmet as we all have our reasons one way or the other, but myself would never ever consider going out on my ride without one.. I am so use to wearing one I know no different..

cruise_bone · 28 July 2020, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

That's cold, man.

OP, glad you survived and are on the road to recovery. Best wishes.

I hit a deer critter once on my motorbike. Scared the bejeezes out of me (I'm sure it didn't do him any good either). I was able to stay up, and unscathed physically although I eventually lost the desire to ride and gave it up, permanently.

PLEASE NOTICE MY FIRST RESPONSE: Glad you are safe.

BreguetRolex · 28 July 2020, 06:52 AM

How quickly is the blood lost from the crash replenished into my system..? I do drink more then a 120 OZ of water per day every day but what else..YES BEER that too..:)

BreguetRolex · 28 July 2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cruise_bone

PLEASE NOTICE MY FIRST RESPONSE: Glad you are safe.

Oh all is good and just tickled that things were not worse then what they are and was...!

joeychitwood · 28 July 2020, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

How quickly is the blood lost from the crash replenished into my system..? I do drink more then a 120 OZ of water per day every day but what else..YES BEER that too..:)

The fluid volume is replaced in a healthy person within hours. The cells lost in the blood take a few days. Your doc might put you on iron replacement if the blood loss was moderate.

BreguetRolex · 28 July 2020, 07:45 AM

I am just going to trash the helmet and time to break out a new MIPS Helmet for my new beater helmet.

datejustrms · 28 July 2020, 08:08 AM

Hope you heal up fast.

joeychitwood · 28 July 2020, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I am just going to trash the helmet and time to break out a new MIPS Helmet for my new beater helmet.

Good idea. Any helmet subjected to a hard impact should be tossed, even if damage isn't obvious.

winst · 28 July 2020, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I am not preaching to no one about wearing a helmet as we all have our reasons one way or the other, but myself would never ever consider going out on my ride without one.. I am so use to wearing one I know no different..

All the best BR - hope you heal quickly! Yes I have spent a lot of money in the past on top of the range Giro helmets which I like and it is money well spent. The more you spend the lighter they are with better ventilation. You wouldn’t skimp on your watches guys so don’t skimp on a good helmet. Giro even give a large discount on a new helmet if you send them the old crash damaged one!

Speedbird-1 · 28 July 2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I am just going to trash the helmet and time to break out a new MIPS Helmet for my new beater helmet.

I used to keep my bashed motorcyle helmets...as a reminder.

How are you feeling? Still a bit stiff?

I see you like an occasional beer, how about a couple of pints of Guinness, might help with the iron replacement too.

m56 · 29 July 2020, 01:32 AM

Oh dear. So sorry about what happened and I'm glad you're still with us. I pray you get a speedy recovery.

BreguetRolex · 29 July 2020, 04:32 AM

Not a very good day here for me as a heavy dose of vertigo when I set up this am and fell right back on the bed.. Only bad when i transition from setting to laying or laying to setting. Was reading here on WEBMD and possibly whacking my head on the pavement has something to do with it as I have ever ever had this before... Only happen this morning and this is the 5th day after the crash..

I am healing nicely and all of a sudden this... !

joeychitwood · 29 July 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Not a very good day here for me as a heavy dose of vertigo when I set up this am and fell right back on the bed.. Only bad when i transition from setting to laying or laying to setting. Was reading here on WEBMD and possibly whacking my head on the pavement has something to do with it as I have ever ever had this before... Only happen this morning and this is the 5th day after the crash..

I am healing nicely and all of a sudden this... !

Did they do a CT on your head after the crash? You might want to get rechecked.

BreguetRolex · 29 July 2020, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Did they do a CT on your head after the crash? You might want to get rechecked.

Yes they did one of those and didn't say anything about any issues or bad news.. It sure feels like some type of vertigo but no headaches, no blurred vision, no ringing in my ears, and think all my wits are about me :) (hopefully)

joeychitwood · 29 July 2020, 05:44 AM

Could be a post-concussion syndrome. If other symptoms develop, a recheck would be in order. Common advice is to drink adequate fluids. Minimize alcohol. Avoid rapid head movements. Rest.

BreguetRolex · 29 July 2020, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Could be a post-concussion syndrome. If other symptoms develop, a recheck would be in order. Common advice is to drink adequate fluids. Minimize alcohol. Avoid rapid head movements. Rest.

Thanks...! Yes I just found out if i turn my head to fast i really get dizzy. No beer for me till i get this sorted out..All my bruises, aches, pains etc etc I can really notice a huge improvement then this comes along.. Again thanks..

Langnam · 29 July 2020, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR.

My motto is: NO helmet, no ride. Simple as that, because accidents happen where you LEAST expect them. Usually, on a well traveled path close to the end of the ride.

lukajur · 29 July 2020, 07:14 PM

Happy you are feeling better. Speedy recovery to you!

Kostas · 29 July 2020, 07:18 PM

Speedy recovery, thats some crash!

BreguetRolex · 30 July 2020, 08:33 AM

This afternoon after cleaning and soaking all the dried up blood, hair and skin from the helmet, I never noticed how the helmet has 2 pretty deep cracks and lots of deep scratching where my head must have dragged on the road before i came to a stop...

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BreguetRolex · 30 July 2020, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lukajur

Happy you are feeling better. Speedy recovery to you!

thanks

28 July 2020, 02:20 AM	#67
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR. __________________

28 July 2020, 07:45 AM	#75
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	Braking out new HELMET I am just going to trash the helmet and time to break out a new MIPS Helmet for my new beater helmet.

29 July 2020, 07:14 PM	#87
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	Happy you are feeling better. Speedy recovery to you! __________________ Omega: Speedmaster Professional, Rolex: Blancpain: Fifthy Fathoms Bathyscaphe Rose Gold Cartier: Midsize Santos

27 July 2020, 11:55 PM	#61
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Wow, albeit a terrible thing that happened I'm certainly glad to hear you wore a helmet and that this wasn't much worse (like it could've been). Wishing you a speedy recovery

28 July 2020, 12:18 AM	#62
VintageRadar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Romania Watch: Swatch Posts: 13	Damnn... good thing you are ok now

28 July 2020, 12:32 AM	#63
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Sorry to hear that. I have been putting more and more miles on my road bike (and mountain bike) since this Covid business and it’s a bit scary to think about the risks that can take place at 30+ mph. I also worry about crashing with the clipless pedals where it can drag the knees down into the pavement if one crashes. Despite the risks, I am a strong believer that cycling is among the healthiest activities as we age compared to running where it beats up the joints.

28 July 2020, 01:38 AM	#66
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	Another thing to consider; nearly all non-cyclists believe that the faster you’re traveling on a bike, the worse the crash is. Every cyclist knows the inverse to be true. Moral of the story, don’t think you’re safe because you’re “just cruising.”

28 July 2020, 06:52 AM	#72
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	How quickly is the blood lost from the crash replenished into my system..? I do drink more then a 120 OZ of water per day every day but what else..YES BEER that too..:)

28 July 2020, 08:08 AM	#76
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Hope you heal up fast.

29 July 2020, 01:32 AM	#80
m56 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 111	Oh dear. So sorry about what happened and I'm glad you're still with us. I pray you get a speedy recovery.

29 July 2020, 04:32 AM	#81
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	Not a very good day here for me as a heavy dose of vertigo when I set up this am and fell right back on the bed.. Only bad when i transition from setting to laying or laying to setting. Was reading here on WEBMD and possibly whacking my head on the pavement has something to do with it as I have ever ever had this before... Only happen this morning and this is the 5th day after the crash.. I am healing nicely and all of a sudden this... !

29 July 2020, 05:44 AM	#84
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Could be a post-concussion syndrome. If other symptoms develop, a recheck would be in order. Common advice is to drink adequate fluids. Minimize alcohol. Avoid rapid head movements. Rest.

29 July 2020, 07:18 PM	#88
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,239	Speedy recovery, thats some crash!

30 July 2020, 08:33 AM	#89
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	This afternoon after cleaning and soaking all the dried up blood, hair and skin from the helmet, I never noticed how the helmet has 2 pretty deep cracks and lots of deep scratching where my head must have dragged on the road before i came to a stop... 7F53A19D-E392-48F3-86F7-761960C4606F.jpeg D3440E57-931E-4615-88D2-EC902E133B8A.jpeg BD8A7A89-AB8E-49F8-BDE3-0974CA432401.jpeg

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