Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike.

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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 14:43:56 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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I was coming off the trail and turning left, which is kind of a weird combo of downhill onto a bridge and the uphill as you are turning left to go over the bridge (Kams and coconutbug will know where this is, diversion channel trail and Indian School).

I must have been going a little fast into the turn and a little wide, and wasn't able to correct in time and my front tire hit the foot-high curb on the side of the bridge. I went over hard, but I fell away from traffic thank god.

Palm and outside of my knee are bruised, as is my pride, but fortunately I was wearing padded gloves (which I just got yesterday!) and capris so my skin didn't contact the concrete and I didn't get scraped up.

On the bright side, I used my new Chamois Butt'r and my crotch feels magnificent.

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venice2007 Elder Posts: 12,157 Likes: 12,909	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 15:08:19 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by venice2007 on May 27, 2013 15:08:19 GMT -5 Glad you are ok!
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katinthehat Full Member Posts: 3,295 Likes: 2,793	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 15:08:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katinthehat on May 27, 2013 15:08:38 GMT -5 glad you are okay!
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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,406 Likes: 17,501	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 15:34:47 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on May 27, 2013 15:34:47 GMT -5 It happens to all of us. Glad you are ok!
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zoidberg Senior Member Posts: 8,506 Likes: 7,387	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 15:36:37 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zoidberg on May 27, 2013 15:36:37 GMT -5 I'm actually kind of glad to get it over with. It was scary, but now I know that it isn't THAT bad to wipe out hard and I will be less scared of it in the future.
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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 15:57:21 GMT -5 via mobile

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Ah man that sucks!! I rode out there this morning, and I know exactly the spot you're talking about! There are several tricky spots.

Glad you're ok, and that you got it over with! I nearly fell on Thurs in Tramway traffic - I actually can't believe I didn't!

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taratru Elder Posts: 13,692 Likes: 24,537	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 16:20:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by taratru on May 27, 2013 16:20:37 GMT -5 I'm glad you're okay!
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zoidberg Senior Member Posts: 8,506 Likes: 7,387	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 16:23:10 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zoidberg on May 27, 2013 16:23:10 GMT -5 Yikes to falling on Tramway! At least today is a holiday and it wasn't too busy. Busy enough for at least 2 passing cars to see me fall, but not too bad.
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libbygrl109 Full Member Posts: 4,111 Likes: 3,873	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 16:27:43 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by libbygrl109 on May 27, 2013 16:27:43 GMT -5 Glad you're OK!
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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 16:42:01 GMT -5

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Post by Wines Not Whines on May 27, 2013 16:42:01 GMT -5

I'm glad you're ok!

I'm in the process of getting reacquainted with bike riding, and I am irrationally scared of a fall. I'm not going fast enough to cause real harm to myself if I fall, but I still get super anxious.

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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 16:47:06 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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May 27, 2013 16:42:01 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

I'm glad you're ok!

I'm in the process of getting reacquainted with bike riding, and I am irrationally scared of a fall. I'm not going fast enough to cause real harm to myself if I fall, but I still get super anxious.

Same here, which is why I'm kind of glad that it happened and the world didn't end.

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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 17:38:07 GMT -5

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Glad you're okay! There are two categories of cyclists - those who've crashed and those who will. You are now in the first!

Be sure to check your helmet. If it hit the ground, be sure to get a new one!

Oh, and I'm glad your crotch is feeling good too!

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Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 17:52:22 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Nope, didn't hit my head thank goodness.

I'm starting to think I hit my hip though, because there is a teeeeeeeny little purple spot right on my hip that hurts like crazy. Probably will be a big ol' bruise in a day or so.

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trigal Full Member I didn't say it would be easy. I said it would be worth it. Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1,631	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 19:37:34 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trigal on May 27, 2013 19:37:34 GMT -5 Oh yeah, you'll be sore tomorrow! It's why we cyclists have dubbed ibuprofen "vitamin I"!!!
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zoidberg Senior Member Posts: 8,506 Likes: 7,387	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 19:40:25 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zoidberg on May 27, 2013 19:40:25 GMT -5 Yeah, it is starting already. It hurts when my pants brush against it. lol I was going to run tomorrow morning and then lift, but...yeah. Maybe I'll wait on that.
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agswife Junior Member Posts: 824 Likes: 246	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 20:32:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by agswife on May 27, 2013 20:32:43 GMT -5 Chamois Butt'r FTW! Glad you're ok!
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AHappierHour Senior Member One glass of champagne and I smile, two and I grin, but three I'm ever so ready to sin. Posts: 8,893 Likes: 4,514	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 27, 2013 20:35:35 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AHappierHour on May 27, 2013 20:35:35 GMT -5 Glad your ok!
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coconutbug Full Member Posts: 2,174 Likes: 3,753	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 28, 2013 0:27:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coconutbug on May 28, 2013 0:27:43 GMT -5 Glad the fall wasn't too bad! That trail does have some odd spots...and now everytime I get to that one spot I'll think of you.
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Brit Full Member Posts: 4,345 Likes: 3,773	Well, it happened. Biffed it on my bike. May 28, 2013 4:21:04 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brit on May 28, 2013 4:21:04 GMT -5 Glad you're ok!
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