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26 July 2020, 06:33 AM | #1 |
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Bruised-Battered-Beaten Road Bike Crash
2 days ago while out on my cardio bike ride at 0400am traveling well over 20MPH on my singlespeed, I had a very nasty crash/collision with a "RACCON". 2 cracked ribs, 1 hair line crack on left clavicle, 10 stitches to top of coconut with virtually any damage to bike... EMS had to come and take me to emergency ward but all good here but very sore and bruised with lots of really nasty deep road rash. Also not a spring chicken anymore..
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26 July 2020, 06:41 AM | #2 |
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Bruised-Battered-Beaten Road Bike Crash
Oh dear BR
Glad it wasn’t worse and they could patch you up. You always have a helmet on if I recall from your photos ? Good thing if so I guess this won’t be stopping you getting on your bike again though
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26 July 2020, 06:44 AM | #3 |
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Sorry to hear. Glad you didn't come off worse and hopefully the bike is ok. I've enjoyed reading the RIP thread for your other bike and hope you get back on the road soon.
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26 July 2020, 07:03 AM | #4 |
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Glad you are safe.
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26 July 2020, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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26 July 2020, 09:03 AM | #6 |
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Hope you heal up soon! I am sure it hurts, but could have been a lot worse. Damn raccoons!
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26 July 2020, 09:07 AM | #7 |
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Glad you’re ok!
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26 July 2020, 09:18 AM | #8 |
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Ouch. Get well soon my man.
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26 July 2020, 09:19 AM | #9 |
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Oh man, I've had a couple of crashes on a road bike and know that they're painful. Fortunately, you don't have any serious injuries. Hang in there and be safe.
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26 July 2020, 09:19 AM | #10 |
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Sorry to hear and glad you’re ok. Nasty injuries but they will heal.
I got taken out by a wild creature a few months ago. It sucks. Left with permanent furniture inside of my thigh for life.
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26 July 2020, 09:38 AM | #11 |
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i love it. soldier. you were moving fast and you're no spring chicken.
glad you are ok, more so the bike, and most importantly, how's the watch ? :) |
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Wow! At least you’re on the mend. Could never have imagined that.
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26 July 2020, 10:09 AM | #13 |
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Whoa, sorry to hear about this but fortunately you are up and somewhat about. Could have been so much worse. Speedy recovery!
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26 July 2020, 12:41 PM | #14 |
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Down but not out. You’ll be back on the saddle soon enough. Meantime I gather you’ll buy some expensive stuff and tuck it away in your basement
Get well
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Sorry to read about your prang.
You can do some serious damage at 20 mph on a pushy. Get well soon mate. Based on your purchasing habits I expect you were wearing one of the best full face helmets?
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Sorry to hear of your spill and glad it wasn't worse. Hope you mend quickly.
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Sucks. Sorry to hear the bad news. Get well soon.
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Sorry to hear about your crash.
Glad I don't start any ride before 10:00. Speedy recovery mate!
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Looks painful, get well soon
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2020 really is a shocker. I hope you recover soon!
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Hope you get better soon.
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26 July 2020, 05:14 PM | #22 |
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Damn. Sorry to see that. I'm sure you'll heal and be back at it in no time.
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Heal up!
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Critters like dogs are one of cyclists biggest enemies. I've had my fair share.
A racoon normally would not bother a cyclist so you must have been very lucky. However, lucky not to have more serious injuries. Get well soon and get a bike with gears, I don't like single speeds so much although I've had a number over the years.
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26 July 2020, 07:38 PM | #25 |
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Thanks and yes would never ever consider being on that bike without a helmet. I guess this is just part of it when on a bike as many times as I am..Determination and will power is still there but very sore and hurting for a few days..!
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Thanks..Only thing that happen to my bike is that it knocked my right brake lever out of position and blood on handlebar tape but not a single scratch on bike.. These crashes are hard to swallow.. |
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I am pretty sore and stiff and the road rash is killing me as it heals and dries.. No watch on but looks like my Garmin Edge 1030 is trashed as it will not come back on..
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26 July 2020, 08:21 PM | #29 |
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Hopefully back on the bike soon
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Sorry to here about this. Wishing you a fast recovery.
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