Old 04-27-18 | 12:24 PM
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From: South Central PA

Bikes: Cannondale Slate 105 and T2 tandem, 2008 Scott Addict R4, Raleigh SC drop bar tandem

Yes, during a race. I was doing a fabulous job avoiding a crashed rider who was sliding sideways in front of me on his back. I was braking hard but very controlled and angling to avoid him. The problem was the riders behind me were physically pushing me forward so I hit the guy in his midsection and over the bars I went. I tucked and did not let go of the bars. This resulted in me coming down on my head and right shoulder. I fractured my clavicle on landing and the force drove my elbow into my rib cage and gave me some really pleasant fractures there as well. I got up and finished the race (42 minutes of joy) and then my Wife drove me to the hospital. I have gone over the bars goofing off in front of the kids but that was harmless.
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