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27 July 2020, 11:55 PM | #61 |
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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
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28 July 2020, 12:18 AM | #62 |
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Damnn...
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28 July 2020, 12:32 AM | #63 |
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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.
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28 July 2020, 01:33 AM | #64 | |
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28 July 2020, 01:34 AM | #65 |
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28 July 2020, 01:38 AM | #66 |
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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.”
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28 July 2020, 02:20 AM | #67 |
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I caved and wore my helmet today on my ride. Your thread has served me well BR.
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28 July 2020, 04:48 AM | #68 |
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28 July 2020, 04:52 AM | #69 |
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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.
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28 July 2020, 04:53 AM | #70 |
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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..
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28 July 2020, 06:52 AM | #72 |
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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..:)
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28 July 2020, 06:53 AM | #73 |
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28 July 2020, 06:55 AM | #74 |
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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.
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28 July 2020, 07:45 AM | #75 |
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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.
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28 July 2020, 08:08 AM | #76 |
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Hope you heal up fast.
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28 July 2020, 08:25 AM | #77 |
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28 July 2020, 08:27 AM | #78 |
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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!
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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. |
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29 July 2020, 01:32 AM | #80 |
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Oh dear. So sorry about what happened and I'm glad you're still with us. I pray you get a speedy recovery.
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29 July 2020, 04:32 AM | #81 |
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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..
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29 July 2020, 04:46 AM | #83 |
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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)
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29 July 2020, 05:44 AM | #84 |
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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.
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29 July 2020, 06:01 AM | #85 |
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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..
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29 July 2020, 07:08 AM | #86 |
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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.
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Happy you are feeling better. Speedy recovery to you!
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Speedy recovery, thats some crash!
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30 July 2020, 08:33 AM | #89 |
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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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