My First Big Crash!!!

ScreaminWargasm

Went out today with the intention of getting a few Strava KOM's which thankfully I managed just prior to having a big 'off' that I could have avoided.

I had a big cross wind which was shielded by a large hedge. I sat up (no hands) to stretch my back, just as the hedge had a gap which created a gust of wind, causing my front wheel to turn and over I went at 20 odd mph!!!

Brand new top that was on its 2nd ride has been shreaded and my Giro Atmos now has a hefty split across the back.
I think I left a fair amount of skin on the road and my hip hurts quite a bit.

I am so glad I was wearing a helmet as the speed in which I hit the deck, I think I'd have been in hospital or worse!!!

A valuable lesson learned me thinks!

sungod

ouch

tegaderm film is great for roadrash, but you need to get it on there quick, heals fast

ScreaminWargasm

Thanks for the advice mate. I'll get some for any future spills. I'm sure this won't be my last lol

It's getting sore now but the worst hit was to my bloody wallet!!!

arthur_scrimshaw

Giro do a crash replacement scheme, a new Atmos will cost you £65 - a bit of a saving
http://www.madison.co.uk/giro/

You have to be UK based, I suppose Essex just about qualifies

ScreaminWargasm

Ha ha, judging by some of the characters from Essex, I'd beg to differ!

Thanks for the info mate, I'll be contacting them tomorrow to arrange an exchange. That's £20 cheaper than any local or online shops.

dave35

Where in Essex were you riding?

NewTTer

Yes where were you riding,wasnt that windy in my part of essex

ScreaminWargasm

Was out in great wakering at the time. It was a strong gust that caught the bike.

briantrumpet

ScreaminWargasm wrote:

Was out in great wakering at the time.

That sounds more like a mistyped pleasurable activity than a place.

Bordersroadie

Bad news on the crash, pleased that nothing's broken apart from the helmet. . .

Riding in crosswinds from the left, with hedgerows, requires concentration and a good grip - sometimes we have to learn the hard way. I wish you a swift recovery.

WarlKicken

Awh pal, glad everything is still together and intact!

I had a similar sounding crash, easily avoidable. Coming off the bottom of a quite a steep slope, lots of pace I decided to stand up to stretch my legs and turn around to see if a car was coming. My handlebars got their wiggle on, I corrected to stop myself going over but corrected straight into a pothole. First time I've ever been over the handlebars, landed head and shoulder first. £120.00 windstopper destroyed, £80.00 jersey destroyed. Major bummer!

I did time it quite well though. I laid on the quiet road a bit daised but luckily a district nurse was driving past, this lovely old lady took me in, cuppa tea and a fairycake to steady me....off I went on my 4.5hr ride!

Little did I realise though, I was concussed It was only until I was throwing up and work the next day, and unable to see in a straight line, I realised a Dr trip was necessary.

Glad everything is cool man!!! KEEP ON RIDING!

NewTTer

ScreaminWargasm wrote:

Was out in great wakering at the time. It was a strong gust that caught the bike.

Was out there around 7:00pm must have just missed you, hope the damage isnt to bad. I was on a White Spesh Tarmac SL4 if you saw me.
What Segments were you chasing on Strava you must ride some of the same ones as me I will look you up.

ScreaminWargasm

NewTTer wrote:

ScreaminWargasm wrote:

Was out in great wakering at the time. It was a strong gust that caught the bike.

Was out there around 7:00pm must have just missed you, hope the damage isnt to bad. I was on a White Spesh Tarmac SL4 if you saw me.
What Segments were you chasing on Strava you must ride some of the same ones as me I will look you up.

I was out around 12 lunchtime mate. I only wanted one KOM (westerly wind wanted) in Wakering as my mate had it so I thought I'd take it from him!
The others were out in Stambridge / Canewdon way.

Feel free to look me up mate
http://app.strava.com/athletes/266827

Thanks for all the replies guys

Sharkyssurfers

im also from that area ish and sometimes have a sunday ride round that way.

ScreaminWargasm

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

im also from that area ish and sometimes have a sunday ride round that way.

Just had a look at your Strava page mate. You must live on your bike. The amount of hours / miles you put in is impressive

Sharkyssurfers

ScreaminWargasm wrote:

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

im also from that area ish and sometimes have a sunday ride round that way.

Just had a look at your Strava page mate. You must live on your bike. The amount of hours / miles you put in is impressive

yeah commute 5 days a week, I feel I twinge of guilt if I don't go out on it :oops:

ScreaminWargasm

Bloody good effort mate. I tend to hibernate when the weather looks c**p :oops:

Here is my £80 top on it's second outing!!!

Sharkyssurfers

just makes it a bit more breathable, you can always tell people that you survived a fight with the big cat sighting recently

dave35

Not as windy my side of Essex-hainault. That looks like a sleepless night crash-hope it heals quick.

slowbike

ScreaminWargasm wrote:

Sharkyssurfers wrote:

im also from that area ish and sometimes have a sunday ride round that way.

Just had a look at your Strava page mate. You must live on your bike. The amount of hours / miles you put in is impressive

yer - just needs to find some more hills! I've done 1/2 the distance but 30% more hills !

Sharkyssurfers

nothing wrong with Essex's speedbumps!!!, I would like more hills on my routes to be honest, get the legs pumping a bit more