'Better to clip a wing mirror' is a piece of advice passed onto me today that I shall hopefully remember next time I have to decide going down hill (c20 -25 mph) on a cycle between:
a) possibly clipping a wing mirror by getting close to a car; or,
b) giving the car a wide berth, clipping the edge of an area of removed tarmac, losing control of bike and broadsiding across the road on my knee...
I felt like crying after I had picked myself up from the my resting place in the grass verge (but could not as Simon M is an ex Marine).
Was grateful for helmet, as this took the impact when side of head bounced (gently) on road, and leggings which took some of brunt off grazing and also meant I did not have to look at bloodied knees until I got home! Was also grateful for lovely coffee and cake bought by Steve at Godrevy Cafe.
Did not exactly 'scrub' the wounds as Simon M had suggested but did pat them with soap whilst in shower and Julie used dettol wipes (with relish) after to ensure clean.
P.S. Apparently the reason why cyclists shave their legs is to reduce chances of grit etc getting caught in hair follicles.
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Have you just taken my cycling injury story and changed it slightly? See I did choose a) to hit the branch but still resulted in b) broadsliding on arm / knee. Can't win, either way it will probably hurt.
And cyclists only shave their legs 'because it feels nice'.
I only have one witness to my crash and given the car did not stop to see if I needed help my story may have to go as 'unverified' apart from injuries...
I did think of you and your spectacular broadslide down Portreath Hill afterwards.
Yes, I agree that wing mirrors lessen car accidents. Not just a plain wing mirror but one that has a clear glass in whatever situation.You can find one through online shopping.
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