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Well, it finally happened. I had my first crash.
(lemmy.world)
Was cruising with my riding group in Virginia, when I took a curve too fast, too wide. Ended up in the hospital, with a broken ankle and badly bruised shoulder.
It could've been worse. FAR worse. Thankfully, I subscribe to ATGATT, and made it out with relatively minor injuries. If you, or anyone you know, thinks it's OK to skimp on riding gear, let this be the reminder you need to hear: it isn't, and WHEN you crash, not if, you will regret not wearing proper gear.
Stay safe on the roads, Lemmy riders.
Glad youβre ok.
I want to humbly add a suggestion for full helmets. Or at least adequate and approved helmets.
Not a rider, rather one who peels people off the road. Helmets save lives. Full face helmets save lives.
Damn right they do. I got out with no head damage despite rolling and sliding 50 feet because I had a good helmet. Gonna need a replacement now, along with new pants, but it's a big part of why I survived.
It could have been much worse than shitting your pants. I'm glad that you're okay.
Didn't shit my pants lmfao, they cut them off me.
I would have shat your pants. I'm also glad you're okay
I'll shit your pants right now πππ
I pressure wash people off roads and so far everyone who's made it to the ambulance has been wearing full gear.
I don't care how stupid I looked on a Bajaj in a full helmet, I wore that shit every ride. If I want some wind in my face I'll get a fucking fan.