C and I decided to go for a ride around our mountain village.
At a certain moment I put the wheel on some leaves and we fell down at some 20 kmh.
She had minor bruises on her knee. I, in addition, had some on my arm.
But I too hit the groung with the side of my chest and it hurts when I change postures. I may go to have a radiigraphy.
This one has been not as serious as the ones I had 14 and 28 years ago, but unlike these it's been entirely my fault, and there was also my beloved wife involved.
This is a warning. I no longer have the riding aptitudes I used to, so from now on I must enjoy riding in a different way, at a lower lower speed.
Of course many other bikers have listened to this piece of wisdom before after experiences from others or their own. This has just been my time.
Safe and joyful rides to all,
Josep
Some ribs might be cracked. Good that you didn't have more speed. And you are both OK!
We had similar last year in Croatia due to melted tarmac. I had some bruises and U cracked her elbow :( Speed was below 40 (last captured speed in gps 38).
How is your bike?
not nice. i hope you both recover soon.
Get well soon the both of you.
Hope you get well soon together , and let us posted !
I was just wondering what protective gear were you wearing? Can you elaborate a bit. Thanks,
louis
J&C,
get well quickly, I wanna see you both as a happy biking couple next year at the VCIM or however we call it next year.
Greetings from the South of Germany
Rainer
Get well soon J & C
Thank you all for your interest and good wishes! VCIF_ThumbUp
C is in her 24 hr duty, she's fine and her knee bruises are healing very well.
I am in this moment waiting to (probably) have my chest radiographed.
We wore no protective gear :(
And the bike has some scratches and a broken gear shift pedal. But she brought us back home and has now briught me to hospital (I wanted no one of my family to bring me and car parks are utterly expensive and full).
Again thank you very much to all if you VCIF_ok
Josep
From my experience it is the ego that hurts most. Just put it behind and move forward. Best wishes.
Sorry to hear about your accident, happy to hear that you two get away with minor dameges.
Sorry to hear about this.
We hope that you get well very soon, and that you always wear your protective gear even if it's getting very warm VCIF_ThumbUp
By the way - I fully agree with Jack ;)
Thank you all again for your comfort!
Yesterday I had my chest checked and it turns out that I have a half broken rib.
Yes, I know I should follow the wise ATGATT philosophy ::) I've been warned about it three times. :o but it is usually followed in full only by C in travels :o
She says we must go for a ride ASAP, in order to break the "bad thoughts". VCIF_ok
Regards,
Josep
Very good reaction from Consol; hope it will be better for you two very soon VCIF_salut
VCIF_ThumbUp
good restoration you have two
friendships
Thanks for sharing, Josep. A wise lesson for all of us. Happy to notice that you and your lovely wife came out relatively unharmed.
Hello all,
after a few weeks, I can say I am *almost* recovered from my injuries; that is, I can still feel some pain when my chest is pushed from the left... And my wife hasn't yet found the time for a ride...
Well, it's been pretty quiet lately, so let me post a couple of pictures.
Here you can see the damage on the bike: under Honda logo, Givi handguard extender, destroyed foot gear switch and rear footpeg.
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/damage.jpg)
And here is a pic I've taken today. The track leading there has been damaged by heavy rain, but I still managed to get the bike up there :)
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/creu092016.jpg)
Greetings,
Josep
Nice to read you are quiet recovered ! VCIF_ThumbUp
Crashbars would have prevented a lot of expensive repairs...
I crashed my CT but crash-bars never touched the ground. Maybe because my side bag took the hit :)
No more plastic side bags for me.