Originally Posted by
mandovoodoo
I've observed my wife following two similar incidents. In the first incident, she high-sided a bicycle as a result of a dog hitting her rear wheel. In the second, she high-sided a motorbike as a result of ignorant cornering. The bicycle incident was at perhaps 12 mph. The motorbike incident was at perhaps 25 to 30 mph. She slid only a short distance in the bicycle incident. Perhaps 20 feet. She slid and tumbled about 40 feet in the motorbike incident.
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Think there would be a market? I can think of some recent TDF riders who would be more comfortable today were protective hip pads standard in racing gear.
The day I have to "armor up" to enjoy a ride around the park is the day I stop cycling.
Seriously, I ride thousands of miles a year, have maybe fallen over due a couple times, with some occasional bumps and bruising. Nothing to get excited about.
Were I hit by a car tomorrow I don't think it would change my clothing choice.
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