My wall drop fail :)

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05-10-10 | 08:51 AM

ArranBurkies

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My wall drop fail :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFrnFflHwz4

Good thing I wear a helmet. !

05-10-10 | 09:07 AM

ghettocruiser

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I'm not going to say I've never fallen off a retaining wall while "commuting" to work.

I'm just suggesting it's not really part of the bicycle commuting process for most people...

05-10-10 | 09:14 AM

JeremyZ

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Was that part of your commute?

It would have definitely been lights-out for you if you didn't have that helmet. It looks like a piece of something (helmet?) went flying toward the camera after your head hit.

I haven't had a crash of that caliber since I was a lad.

05-10-10 | 09:25 AM

MWPdx

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Clearly, that crash was made worse by the helmet.

05-10-10 | 11:08 AM

in-control

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OMG - you are so lucky to be alive. Being 47 yrs old I think that I would be handicapped after that. Then again I would not have tried to ride on a retaining wall either.

05-10-10 | 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MWPdx

Clearly, that crash was made worse by the helmet.

helmets = devolution!

05-10-10 | 01:46 PM

cmherrmann

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Some of the Trials bike riders are amazing to watch what they can do on a bike. This kid is amazing!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6x10...eature=related

05-10-10 | 01:56 PM

sm1960

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Seems youtube has caused a whole generation to forget the mantra, "start small". Maybe you should try jumping the curb and working your way up. Small tricks lead to bigger tricks.