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Well, it finally happened. I had my first crash. (lemmy.world)
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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.

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[-] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

ATGATT because I secretly still wanna be a power ranger.

I took a spill recently and those cordura pants held up. I was extremely suprised. Bent the handle bars though. ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

[-] Dogiedog64@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

You got out alive and intact, call that a win and move on. More rides to be had!

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