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Ahh. Sorry. Misunderstood the original post. I thought you were behind her and had to stop suddenly.Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthabagah
Sorry.
Glad it wasn't any worse than it was.
I've been riding for over twenty-five years. Had to lay my bike down once. It sucks. (Had an eighteen wheeler pull out in front of me and block both lanes on a two lane road.)
Get to feeling better and back riding.
[Beer]
Glad you are ok and are on the mend. Also that you were wearing a helmet. Being on two wheels is always fun as long as you watch out for the 4 wheeled vehicles.
Crashing sucks :)
Heal up quick! Glad you were wearing your gear!
It always blows my mind when I see 19-25 year olds flying around on some used R1 that they can barely handle at 70 MPH down Wadsworth with no helmet or leathers. You only look cool if you show off your goofy Oakely glasses, sweet Koi tattoo, and graphic t shirt.
I think of this because just over a year ago, while driving safely and at the speed limit, I merged into the right lane because a vehicle was turning left ahead of me on wb. 44th. At the same time, a young girl was turning north from eb. 44th and didn't see me from behind the vehicle I was moving around. She went to make the turn and did what is colloquially known as 'The Motorcycle Killer'. So at 35 MPH, while obeying all laws and paying attention to what I was doing, I was greeted by a Honda Civic's right front quarter panel.
This thankfully occurred in a 4,800 pound lifted Jeep that tore her motor from the mounts, caved in her front right axle, shattered the windshield, and deployed her air bag. But I think: if I had been on a bike and not protected, my brains would've been compost for the city of Wheat Ridge's road maintenance team.
Glad you're relatively ok. Good on ya for wearing your gear. Heal up man!
Ugh that brings chills. No matter how carefully you ride, you can't make the others on the road do the same. Glad to hear you're all right!!
Get well soon!
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Like Guns, HELMETS in this state, are a personal Choice. When i rode i wore a helmet sometimes, sometimes not.
Regarding the accident, you could have an air bag suit, encased in foam, 1Kilowat leds, and someone is still going to say they didn't see you. Do helmets save lives, of course, then again not always.
Happy to see you're alive and on the mend.
Been there... done that. Been down 3 times in my life. Twice on the road, once on the track. The guy did a lap leaking oil on a black flag and I caught the worst of it. Still have the helmets as teaching tools/ reminder. Nobody gave me the memo before. I am so glad you are OK and not an organ donor. Get back in the seat as soon as you can. That first ride is always.... interesting no matter how mich ypu mentally prepare but ya gotta do it. Ride with friends, it will be easier.
I would say ride safe but it sounds like you already do. I cringe every time I see some sweet young thing riding on the back with a tank top and flippers.
That sucks, heal up quick! And remember "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional"!