6 years ago while out on a training ride, I woke up in the middle of the road. Parts scattered all over, one of my shoes was about 100 feet away. My helmet was totally crushed on the front, other than major road rash and a slight concussion I was ok. My only problem was I broke my phone in the crash. I had to ride 8 miles home with a broken bike and my butt totally exposed and bleeding from sliding on it. Turns out I hit a small pot hole that I did not see and flipped over the handlebars. I was on my tri bike and was probably doing 25+ mph. If not for the helmet I would've been seriously injured. I don't preach, I don't tell anyone what they should do but I wear mine when I'm out. But, I still wear my earphones with music blasting so I'm not perfect.
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