Originally Posted by
paperbackbiker
I heard it and closed my eyes and winced. Then I her the thing wiz past me. I know I've shot a few rocks off my tire, but not nearly as dangerous. What would've happened if that rock hit me in the eye?! Has anyone here actually gotten hit by a high velocity rock? Just looking over my post - freaking iPad.
Yup, got a huge gash in my leg from a rock thrown up by a tire on a chip-sealed road.
One of the many things that taught me to wear glasses whenever I ride.