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Post by niq on Jun 1, 2015 12:31:31 GMT -5

There are two kind of bicyclists -- those who have fallen, and those who will fall. I'm now the first kind.

I was going more than 5mph but less than 15mph. I was on a very sloped shoulder and had trouble getting into the actual road on a rainy day. (for the Seattle people, this is on Shilshole between 20th and 15th). Thankfully an MD happened to be driving by in a Subaru. She put my bike in her back seat and got me home. Headed to urgent care, probably with a mild concussion. I'm sure it'd be waaaay worse without a helmet, though!

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woowoo Full Member Posts: 1,811 Likes: 3,369	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 12:42:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by woowoo on Jun 1, 2015 12:42:07 GMT -5 Oh no! Thank goodness you're okay. I'm terrified of this happening.
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Post by Susie on Jun 1, 2015 12:44:04 GMT -5

I'm glad your introduction to the club wasn't too awful.

I agree about there only being 2 kinds.

You're probably already on it, but make sure you replace your helmet now, even if it still looks ok. Just like kids' car seats and crashes.

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Post by niq on Jun 1, 2015 12:57:23 GMT -5

WTF sort of urgent care clinic doesn't open until noon?!

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ktzmoh Senior Member Posts: 6,070 Likes: 10,390	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 12:57:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ktzmoh on Jun 1, 2015 12:57:32 GMT -5 yikes! glad you are okay. I'm so scared of falling, and this is part of the reason the move to clipless pedals was really a mental big barrier for me.
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shorewife Full Member Posts: 1,275 Likes: 1,007	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 13:02:19 GMT -5 niq likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shorewife on Jun 1, 2015 13:02:19 GMT -5 Jun 1, 2015 12:57:23 GMT -5 niq said: WTF sort of urgent care clinic doesn't open until noon?! The not-so-urgent care clinic? Let us know what the damage is when you get back!
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gt7301b Elder Posts: 12,948 Likes: 16,964	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 13:03:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gt7301b on Jun 1, 2015 13:03:18 GMT -5 Jun 1, 2015 12:57:23 GMT -5 niq said: WTF sort of urgent care clinic doesn't open until noon?! Silly west coast time! Glad you were wearing a helmet and hopefully you can find someone to see you soon.
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itsme Senior Member Posts: 7,492 Likes: 10,208	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 13:04:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by itsme on Jun 1, 2015 13:04:55 GMT -5 Oh wow. Hope all is well with you.
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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	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 14:03:10 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trigal on Jun 1, 2015 14:03:10 GMT -5 Welcome to the other group! Glad you're okay and be sure to not only replace your helmet but also check that your bike frame is okay!
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Nothing major was wrong. 3 days of ibuprofen and rest and I should be okay. But no screen time, so I'll see everybody on Thursday.

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lb2006 Full Member Posts: 3,975 Likes: 4,672	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 14:25:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lb2006 on Jun 1, 2015 14:25:28 GMT -5 take care of yourself - glad someone helped you!!!!
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 18:21:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on Jun 1, 2015 18:21:30 GMT -5 Glad you're okay!
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MrsE Full Member Posts: 4,930 Likes: 3,247	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 21:09:31 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsE on Jun 1, 2015 21:09:31 GMT -5 Oh no. I'm sorry to hear this. Hope you heal quickly.
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joenali Elder Posts: 15,160 Likes: 12,098	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 21:13:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joenali on Jun 1, 2015 21:13:34 GMT -5 So glad you are ok!
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juliabug Full Member Posts: 2,114 Likes: 4,287	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 21:16:00 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by juliabug on Jun 1, 2015 21:16:00 GMT -5 I'm glad you are okay! I hope you recover quickly.
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clseale Elder Posts: 11,757 Likes: 18,989	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 21:38:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by clseale on Jun 1, 2015 21:38:03 GMT -5 How scary. So glad you're okay!
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labbie Senior Member Posts: 5,224 Likes: 10,000	Wear a helmet! Jun 1, 2015 22:14:48 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by labbie on Jun 1, 2015 22:14:48 GMT -5 I'm so sorry this happened, but thank goodness you were smart and wearing a helmet. Sent from my XT1080 using proboards
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CallingAllAngels Senior Member Posts: 6,941 Likes: 12,986	Wear a helmet! Jun 2, 2015 7:31:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CallingAllAngels on Jun 2, 2015 7:31:35 GMT -5 I'm glad it wasn't worse! Seeing people ride bikes without a helmet makes me crazy. Looking forward to an update on Thursday.
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