godtomsatan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Do not ride your bicycle down poorly paved streets in densely populated urban areas while holding a water bottle in one hand, and using the other hand to steer the side with the front wheel brake. When a car comes bolting out in front of you and you have to swerve, and choose to hit the brake while in the midst of a pothole, apparently you, as the rider, end up going ass-over-handlebar and land chin first into pavement. A couple of big scrapes on the knees and a broken hand later, I am still awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 so you landed face first in dog mess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Do not ride your bicycle down poorly paved streets in densely populated urban areas while holding a water bottle in one hand, and using the other hand to steer the side with the front wheel brake. When a car comes bolting out in front of you and you have to swerve, and choose to hit the brake while in the midst of a pothole, apparently you, as the rider, end up going ass-over-handlebar and land chin first into pavement. A couple of big scrapes on the knees and a broken hand later, I am still awesome. Well, at least you have a good reason for typing with one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Man, that's awful. At least you didn't make a one-point landing on your head!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well, at least you have a good reason for typing with one hand. Somebody ate their Wittys this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Do not ride your bicycle down poorly paved streets in densely populated urban areas while holding a water bottle in one hand, and using the other hand to steer the side with the front wheel brake. When a car comes bolting out in front of you and you have to swerve, and choose to hit the brake while in the midst of a pothole, apparently you, as the rider, end up going ass-over-handlebar and land chin first into pavement. A couple of big scrapes on the knees and a broken hand later, I am still awesome. You should feel blessed. My father some years back was riding a road bike, and went over some railroad tracks and the same thing happened. He went head first over the bars, shattering his right wrist and breaking his left hand in 3 places. When he went over, he hit his nuts on the handle bars so hard that he couldn't even yell for help for a few minutes. After about 15 minutes of laying helpless on the ground, someone finally saw him and helped him. He told me that 15 minutes seemed like 6 hours. He had to get two casts that elevated BOTH of his arms. This of course meant that he had to have someone do EVERY SINGLE THING you could think of doing with your hands, for 8 weeks. He didn't have a GF at the time, so he had to call on one of his one of his ex's to take care of him...imagine having someone you don't want to date anymore bathing you, wiping you, and feeding you. He has 4 screws holding his wrist together to this day. I hope your hand heals well, and I wish you the best. Edited August 8, 2008 by KSUChiefsTarheelFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well, at least you have a good reason for typing with one hand. At least the "s" is now working. That is rough, now heal up your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bummer dude. Take a lesson, don't ride bikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Ouch Edit - My neighbor was doing some off trail riding and wrecked pretty bad. Broke a rib, punctured both her liver and right lung. Edited August 8, 2008 by cliaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well, at least you have a good reason for typing with one hand. Clearly he is typing with his nose so that his "free hand" can still take care of extra curricular activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This of course meant that he had to have someone do EVERY SINGLE THING you could think of doing with your hands, for 8 weeks. He didn't have a GF at the time, so he had to call on one of his one of his ex's to take care of him...imagine having someone you don't want to date anymore bathing you, wiping you, and feeding you. He has 4 screws holding his wrist together to this day. ...can you imagine being the ex that got that phone call? Dude: Hi. How are you? Ex: Ummm.... Fine. This is a bit bizarre ... it's been what, six months since we last spoke? How are you? Dude: Well, I was just in a big motorcycle accident and I broke both of my arms. I was curious if you could be my nurse while I get better. I'd pay you about $15 / hr, but you'd have to wipe my butt and give me sponge baths. Ex: You're a sicko. No way am I doing that! Dude: You used to do both of those things for far less than $15 / hr. I thought you'd jump at getting a raise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh, and GTS, you are awesome. Thank you for the reminder as to why I don't have a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Do not ride your bicycle down poorly paved streets in densely populated urban areas while holding a water bottle in one hand, and using the other hand to steer the side with the front wheel brake. When a car comes bolting out in front of you and you have to swerve, and choose to hit the brake while in the midst of a pothole, apparently you, as the rider, end up going ass-over-handlebar and land chin first into pavement. A couple of big scrapes on the knees and a broken hand later, I am still awesome. eh. I totally woulda landed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Do not ride your bicycle down poorly paved streets in densely populated urban areas while holding a water bottle in one hand, and using the other hand to steer the side with the front wheel brake. When a car comes bolting out in front of you and you have to swerve, and choose to hit the brake while in the midst of a pothole, apparently you, as the rider, end up going ass-over-handlebar and land chin first into pavement. A couple of big scrapes on the knees and a broken hand later, I am still awesome. That'll teach you to try and combat global warming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 That'll teach you to try and combat global warming. My carbon footprint kicked my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 My carbon footprint kicked my ass. New sigline??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Is your bike okay? The brake house is definitely toast, but shouldn't take a lot to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Glad you are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 My carbon footprint kicked my ass. Classic. Glad it's nothing more serious. A former student's mother crashed four years ago and hasn't walked since. Broken neck. Get well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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