Took a hard fall!
10-30-19 | 05:40 PM
#26
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ACCIDENT riding on the sidewalk going against the flow
I just got hit Saturday and I was on the sidewalk riding against the flow of traffic. There was a tire shop with a huge sign on the street that was blocking the cars view, at least its a factor. The Honda that was turning into the tire shop driveway almost ran me over. I was avoiding him slammed to the ground. My bike is OK but I have a broken arm and my back is having having problems. I have a attorney ....what do you guys think?
10-30-19 | 10:08 PM
#27
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Wifey broke her wrist crashing her bike July 4 2018 and when I ride w her now I’m always scared and recently mentioned to her that if she goes off the edge not to panic just roll to a stop and don’t try to get back on - seeing as you just lived this, would you say that’s practical advice?
10-30-19 | 10:18 PM
#28
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From: Southern California
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter,, Ritchey Ultra, Salsa La Cruz, Neuhaus Hummingbird
10-31-19 | 08:51 AM
#30
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Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Columbus, OH
Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1969 Raleigh Superbe, 1986 Miyata Nine : 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold), 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)
This thread has taken an interesting turn. Kind of like watching food spoil in ways you haven't imagined.
10-31-19 | 03:25 PM
#31
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From: Easton, MA
Bikes: Specialized Ruby Sport
Wifey broke her wrist crashing her bike July 4 2018 and when I ride w her now I’m always scared and recently mentioned to her that if she goes off the edge not to panic just roll to a stop and don’t try to get back on - seeing as you just lived this, would you say that’s practical advice?
10-31-19 | 03:28 PM
#32
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From: Easton, MA
Bikes: Specialized Ruby Sport
Seems like a cyclist's right of passage. I'll see what the orthopedist thinks but it looks like a clean break so I'm hoping not to need surgery. At least we're heading into winter. I'm a weather weenie and would probably be hanging the bike up soon anyway.
