#21

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San Diego, Cal., USA
Matthew, all I can say, besides get well soon, is OUCH! Confused

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#22

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
(06-29-2018, 06:19 PM)Freddy Wrote: Matthew, all I can say, besides get well soon, is OUCH!  Confused
Thank you! Perhaps a little surprisingly, the pain in this case has mostly been the mental kind… Undecided
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#23
(06-29-2018, 07:47 AM)Matsilainen Wrote: Speaking of biking, remember to be careful and pay attention. Wear a helmet, maybe some gloves, and try not to get distracted when in motion. Sounds pretty basic, but sometimes we can forget the basics, if even for a short few seconds…

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Oh jeez! Glad you're OK!

What happened so we can all learn from your experience?

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-Spencer
#24

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
(06-30-2018, 11:40 AM)GloryUprising Wrote: Oh jeez! Glad you're OK!

What happened so we can all learn from your experience?
Well, it’s quite embarrassing really. I’d had my phone out to take a photo. I resumed my ride while still trying to shove my phone back into my pocket.

I’m quite proficient at riding with no hands on the handlebars. However, this time I didn’t have enough speed to do that, so the front wheel started to wobble. Then it completely turned on me, and I knew I was in for a short flight and a painful landing. There was some blood, lots of swelling, and as it turned out later, a fractured finger.

Who knew a fractured finger could be such a hassle?! When I can bike again, I’ll be sure to have at least one hand on the handlebar at all times…

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#25

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Canada
A very speedy recovery, Matthew.

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#26
Spencer, that's a nice bike. I've been a classic & vintage bike guy myself, but have been looking at maybe getting a CF bike as well. While I don't do group rides, I live in an area that's just made for biking. Lots of climbing out here, though.

Matt, I hope you recover quickly. I usually place my phone in my saddlebag and ignore it until I get home. It's a great tool, but it can be demanding at times. Smile

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#27

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
(07-05-2018, 01:59 PM)yohannrjm Wrote: Matt, I hope you recover quickly. I usually place my phone in my saddlebag and ignore it until I get home. It's a great tool, but it can be demanding at times. Smile
Thanks for the wishes! And yes, I’ll be rethinking my phone (camera) use during rides…
Whenever I go to shave, I assume there’s someone else on the planet shaving, so I say “I’m gonna go shave, too.”
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