Crash! (With Pics, a little gore)
05-05-06, 05:37 PM
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Crash! (With Pics, a little gore)
Hi all!
Sorry I haven't been around this week. Last Sunday (4-30-06) I was on a training ride with a group and passed out after the last sprint. The bad news is I passed out while still going 25 mph or so (ouch). The good news is I'm okay and just have a few stitches. I did crack my helmet in 4 places (that is why we wear them). The really bad news is I miss my next two races, doc's orders. Attached are pics of me bandaged up as well as when we took the bandages off. Cheers all!
Scott
Sorry I haven't been around this week. Last Sunday (4-30-06) I was on a training ride with a group and passed out after the last sprint. The bad news is I passed out while still going 25 mph or so (ouch). The good news is I'm okay and just have a few stitches. I did crack my helmet in 4 places (that is why we wear them). The really bad news is I miss my next two races, doc's orders. Attached are pics of me bandaged up as well as when we took the bandages off. Cheers all!
Scott
05-05-06, 05:39 PM
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lotsa crashes these days. glad you're all right and of course, thanks for the pics! we're proud of our battle scars. the inevitable question is ... how the bike?
05-05-06, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bigskymacadam
lotsa crashes these days. glad you're all right and of course, thanks for the pics! we're proud of our battle scars. the inevitable question is ... how the bike?
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05-05-06, 06:02 PM
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more importantly
Why did you pass out and have you been checked for that problem?
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05-05-06, 06:03 PM
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Passed out? What from? Where is the bike pic? Get Better! Later.
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Damn dude.....glad to hear you're ok. I just crashed yesterday going only 2 mph slower, and the ONLY roadrash I have is a little on my right elbow, and some patches on my back (very minor at that). Looks like I got off easy, although I did whack my head pretty good. Didn't come close to breaking my helmet though.
I still can't figure out how I didn't get any rash on the lower part of my body.
I still can't figure out how I didn't get any rash on the lower part of my body.
05-05-06, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
... although I did whack my head pretty good. Didn't come close to breaking my helmet though.
Back to the OP - ouch. Did the doc have any insight regarding your passing out?
05-05-06, 06:34 PM
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Status of the bike?
Glad you're Ok.
Yes, In that order.
Glad you're Ok.
Yes, In that order.
05-05-06, 08:14 PM
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Awesome badges of courage! I looked like that once after a highspeed MTB crash on a gravel fire road 
Glad to see your well and good enough to take pictures... Get well soon!
Glad to see your well and good enough to take pictures... Get well soon!
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05-05-06, 10:01 PM
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there should be a sticky thread for posting crash stories and pics. this is getting ridiculous!
glad you're ok, OP.
glad you're ok, OP.
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That leg pic is the reason I shave my legs. I know I'm gonna get a shiner like that sooner or later. Hopefully it's not from (ahem) PASSING OUT WHILE RIDING, though. OMFG that is crazy--but at least you were relaxed when you hit the ground!!
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05-06-06, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
You passed out? How the heck does that happen?
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05-06-06, 07:33 PM
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Wow. One of my cycling coaches just got in a head injury wreck when finishing a race. I'll be wearing my helmet in honor of him at _ALL_ times. (have a 1/2 mile commute to school) I hope everyone else learns from people's mistakes. Good luck in healing!
05-06-06, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
You should still prolly replace it. The foam isn't designed to take multiple impacts.
05-06-06, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
Damn dude.....glad to hear you're ok. I just crashed yesterday going only 2 mph slower, and the ONLY roadrash I have is a little on my right elbow, and some patches on my back (very minor at that). Looks like I got off easy, although I did whack my head pretty good. Didn't come close to breaking my helmet though.
I still can't figure out how I didn't get any rash on the lower part of my body.
I still can't figure out how I didn't get any rash on the lower part of my body.
05-06-06, 10:45 PM
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Excellent Dude!
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05-07-06, 05:32 AM
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geez, u pushed urself to the point where u passed out? props for being able to do that
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Originally Posted by Geoff326
geez, u pushed urself to the point where u passed out? props for being able to do that
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05-07-06, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by elysdean
Hi all!
Sorry I haven't been around this week. Last Sunday (4-30-06) I was on a training ride with a group and passed out after the last sprint. The bad news is I passed out while still going 25 mph or so (ouch). The good news is I'm okay and just have a few stitches. I did crack my helmet in 4 places (that is why we wear them). The really bad news is I miss my next two races, doc's orders. Attached are pics of me bandaged up as well as when we took the bandages off. Cheers all!
Scott
Sorry I haven't been around this week. Last Sunday (4-30-06) I was on a training ride with a group and passed out after the last sprint. The bad news is I passed out while still going 25 mph or so (ouch). The good news is I'm okay and just have a few stitches. I did crack my helmet in 4 places (that is why we wear them). The really bad news is I miss my next two races, doc's orders. Attached are pics of me bandaged up as well as when we took the bandages off. Cheers all!
Scott
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Hello again!
The bike is fine, it faired far better than I did. The break leavers are scrached and gouched up, but that is minor really. It is runing fine and I hope to be out on it this week.
This has happened to me twice before, once 12 years ago and once 6 years ago. I've been checked out by the doc before (and they are doing tests again). Basically what seems to happen is that my blood pressure drops faster than my veins can constrict after the effort. With no pressure to pump the blood, I don't get blood to my head and I pass out.
Thanks for all the well wishes and I'll keep you posted on what the doc says. Cheers!
Scott
The bike is fine, it faired far better than I did. The break leavers are scrached and gouched up, but that is minor really. It is runing fine and I hope to be out on it this week.
This has happened to me twice before, once 12 years ago and once 6 years ago. I've been checked out by the doc before (and they are doing tests again). Basically what seems to happen is that my blood pressure drops faster than my veins can constrict after the effort. With no pressure to pump the blood, I don't get blood to my head and I pass out.
Thanks for all the well wishes and I'll keep you posted on what the doc says. Cheers!
Scott