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Old 11-15-16 | 12:48 AM
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B. Carfree
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Most of the times I've been de-biked I've landed on my ass. I'd like to credit all the years of martial arts and other sports like basketball (post play is almost a martial art), but the fact is that's where my mass is. Luckily, no noticeable brain damage in spite of its proximity to the point of impact.

The one time I really can credit training was when I was brake-checked with no escape. As my bike impacted the bumper, I consciously elevated (basketball experience: when contact is inevitable, get air-born to avoid injury). I was mildly surprised that I managed to stick the landing after a full flip with a one and a half twist, in sandals no less. Unfortunately, my leg did catch the handlebar on the way up which both transferred energy into the bike (broke the down-tube/head-tube connection) and caused the twisting rotation as well as giving me a painful thigh contusion.
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