How to fall right?
07-11-07, 05:31 PM
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How to fall right?
I was looking at an old thread about broken bones and it said noobs don't fall right. I've broken my wrists numerous times and even cracked my hip recently so I'm guessing I'm not falling right? How do you fall right?
07-11-07, 11:15 PM
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Try looking at this:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ling+correctly
You'll find out why you've broken your wrists.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ling+correctly
You'll find out why you've broken your wrists.
East Hill
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07-12-07, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
Try looking at this:
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/268941-new-improved-under-750-roadbike-thread.html
You'll find out why you've broken your wrists.
East Hill
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/268941-new-improved-under-750-roadbike-thread.html
You'll find out why you've broken your wrists.
East Hill
07-12-07, 07:04 AM
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Falling down is fun. Till you hit the ground.
Just roll and stuff. Normally it works out. Don't be afraid to ditch your bike and get it away from you.
Just roll and stuff. Normally it works out. Don't be afraid to ditch your bike and get it away from you.
07-12-07, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KinetikBiker
Falling down is fun. Till you hit the ground.
Just roll and stuff. Normally it works out. Don't be afraid to ditch your bike and get it away from you.
Just roll and stuff. Normally it works out. Don't be afraid to ditch your bike and get it away from you.
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Tuck and roll.
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07-12-07, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
Ooops! Never mind that thread, unless of course you are interested in road bikes under $750 
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ling+correctly
Sorry, I thought I had it cut and pasted correctly
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.https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ling+correctly
Sorry, I thought I had it cut and pasted correctly
.East Hill
07-12-07, 09:48 PM
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i looked through it for like 5 minutes. i think you should delete that post.
the right one helped alot
the right one helped alot
07-13-07, 05:59 AM
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My trick is to avoid crashing.
07-13-07, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sprintcarblue
My trick is to avoid crashing.
Nothing beats the feeling of almost crashing, but saving yourself. It's a sure rush of adrenaline haha.
07-13-07, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by live4muzic2
i think you should delete that post.
. I think a lot of it could be condensed, but hey, I'm not in charge.East Hill
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Originally Posted by East Hill
That's a STICKY in the Road Cycling forum . I think a lot of it could be condensed, but hey, I'm not in charge.
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. I think a lot of it could be condensed, but hey, I'm not in charge.East Hill
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P.S. It's already gone.
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Originally Posted by KinetikBiker
So do i.
Nothing beats the feeling of almost crashing, but saving yourself. It's a sure rush of adrenaline haha.
Nothing beats the feeling of almost crashing, but saving yourself. It's a sure rush of adrenaline haha.
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Always land with your arms first. Yeah, you'll probably break both your wrists, but at least your teef will be alright.
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Learning to not try and catch yourself with your arms but instead tuck them in and use your shoulders to protect your face, and most importantly wear a helmet. One important thing to note from the road cycling "how to fall" is the trampoline... having awareness of where you are in the air helps alot. I took a dive off over my bars last week that resulted in a rashed back instead of a broken neck b/c I kept myself rotating.
07-16-07, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FitRider 921
P.S. It's already gone.
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07-17-07, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CMcMahon
Always land with your arms first. Yeah, you'll probably break both your wrists, but at least your teef will be alright.
