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Well, it finally happened. I had my first crash. (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Were you wearing high top racing boots? One of the biggest injuries to motorcyclists is surprisingly the foot/ankle/lower leg.

For shoulder, do you have an airbag?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

I was wearing riding shoes with higher tops, well above the ankle. Must've landed on it funny, but only broke the very tip off the ankle bone. As for my shoulder, no airbag unfortunately. It's already healing up though, and it wasn't super damaged to begin with, so I'm not worried.

The shoes in question:

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago

Airbags are less important, but they might have saved your shoulder. Just something to think about when looking for new gear. All the new tech is making everything safer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Nah that wont do it, my understanding is that a ton of motorcycle injuries are foot/ankle related (because a big bike falling on your foot is bad) and in order to mitigate that risk you need something high top like this https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gaerne-balance-pro-tech-boots-1?sku_id=10451167

But I'm a COMPLETE noob.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I actually do have boots like that, but they make it hard to shift (no ankle flexibility whatsoever) so I didn't wear them that day.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago

I've heard there are some good middle grounds.

I'm looking at these for instance. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-andes-v2-drystar-boots?sku_id=1565469

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But more importantly how is the bike

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Damaged. Probably runs, but I'm not gonna try it. Let the shop sort it out.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Glad you're okay, pal.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Thanks, champ.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

This is what worries me about riding in groups, I think I would be more distracted and more careless.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

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. 😮‍💨

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

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

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Dress for the slide, not the ride.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

ATGATT, my beloved.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Wishing you a speedy recovery

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Glad you're all right (more or less), thank you for sharing and using the opportunity to promote safe practices. Hope you enjoy a swift recovery and return to the road when you're ready.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Here from All, what's ATGATT?

Glad you're ok!

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 week ago (2 children)

ATGATT

All the gear, all the time. Had to google it but now I'm a fan of the expression.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Don’t dress for the ride, dress for the slide

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Heal. Learn. Dust off and get back out there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

That sucks, how fast were you going? seems really unfortunate that you broke bones on a smallish crusier.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

I will say we were going fast for the road. It was marked 30, we were going 40-50. Would've been fine had there been more of a shoulder. Unfortunately, being in rural Virginia, the transition from Road to Gravel was immediate. I'm absolutely a dumbass for going that fast on that road, but you live and you learn.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

People regularly die from collisions on pedal bikes. You don't have to be going very fast at all.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Damn dude glad you're ok, also glad you didn't go through that fence yikes

[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Glad you’re 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.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago

I pressure wash people off roads and so far everyone who's made it to the ambulance has been wearing full gear.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It could have been much worse than shitting your pants. I'm glad that you're okay.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Didn't shit my pants lmfao, they cut them off me.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I would have shat your pants. I'm also glad you're okay

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

I'll shit your pants right now 👀👀👀