I've sheared pedals twice: in 88 while in CA resulted in broken collar bone and cracked Ideale saddle rails.That saddle was broken in really well. Last year got a mild concussion. Both pedal shears were during sprints up hills. The one I remember most was sitting at a light in front of a bus full of people. Fell over trying my track stand. Sprinted away when the light changed and didn't look back.

And then there was the time I was turning onto a bike path (<5 mph) from the street. It had just started raining. Bike slipped out from underneath me and I broke three teeth. My girlfriend at the time just about gave up on me.

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