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 2006-05-26 7:33 PM |
Member 43 |  Subject: Jim meet Car, Car meet JimYesterday while riding a car made a left turn in front as I was traveling through an intersection with the right of way. Well, that is what they tell me. Next thing I remember I was in the emergency room getting an MRI, xray, etc. The good news is that my injuries are limited to soft tissue damage (bruises, roadrash) and a moderate to sever concussion. The bad news is that I will most likely be unable to compete in the Tupper Lake HIM next month. Also my bike is completely demolished. Thought I'd share a pic of the bike helmet that saved my life (helmet1.jpg) Attachments ---------------- helmet1.jpg (92KB - 38 downloads) |
| 2006-05-26 7:42 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Elite 2661    DC Metro, slowly working my way to NC | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Wow. I'm glad you're OK! (Well, OK-ish) Might want to look into a new helmet... Really sorry about the bike. |
| 2006-05-26 8:09 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim |
| 2006-05-26 8:21 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim I get so angry when I see people riding without a helmet. I'm so glad your injuries weren't more severe. Get well soon. |
| 2006-05-26 8:44 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim WOW! Save that helmet and give it to a local shop to display as a reason WHY you should wear your helmet. Hopefully you'll bounce back soon. |
| 2006-05-26 9:05 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Extreme Veteran 707 pnw | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim That is harsh! Just glad you are OK....so to speak. But the helmet wins a big award. Nice save! Bell has a crash replacement program btw @ 30% off retail. Just had to replace mine last week. |
| 2006-05-26 9:23 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim You may want to send that helmet back to Bell, it looks defective.  just kidding. Glad it saved your life and that you are doing well. |
| 2006-05-26 9:32 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Pro 4054 yep, | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Wow jim rough spot. Best wishes getting better and back in business soon |
| 2006-05-26 9:34 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Extreme Veteran 617 Covington (New Orleans), La | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim I am sorry your HIM is out, but sure am glad that you are okay. You could be the poster child for bike helmet safety. Is the driver's insurance going to pay for your bike, helmet, etc.? Good luck to you! |
 2006-05-26 9:39 PM in reply to: #435895 |
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| 2006-05-26 10:12 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Thankfully the helmet did it's job! Sorry about your accident and may you heal quickly. Did the car stop? Get a ticket? Bummer about your HIM! Just today someone at work told me about a 11 year old boy hit by a speeding teenager in their neighborhood and wasn't wearing a helmet yesterday. He had to be medi-vaced out in a helicopter and has a cracked skull...could be much worse...expected to recover though.
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| 2006-05-26 10:54 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Mesa | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim JimD - 2006-05-26 6:33 PM The good news is that my injuries are limited to soft tissue damage (bruises, roadrash) and a moderate to sever concussion. The bad news is that I will most likely be unable to compete in the Tupper Lake HIM next month. Also my bike is completely demolished. Glad you are ok, well kind of ok. You make me feel lucky about my two car bike crashes being bruises and cuts only with really no damage to my bike. I hope you do not have any post concussion problems. I had two concussions when I was young and had blackout and dizziness problems for around 10 years. Let us know about the insurance questions others have asked. I am ready to buy a $5 raffle ticket to help you out and I sure many others BTers are too. |
| 2006-05-27 12:47 AM in reply to: #435895 |
| Master 2033 | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim WOW!!! Good thing you were wearing your helmet!!! I hope you are back on top of it soon. |
| 2006-05-27 2:52 AM in reply to: #435895 |
| Expert 904 | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim That's crazy, I'm glad you are ok. Better the helmet and the bike than you |
| 2006-05-27 6:14 AM in reply to: #435895 |
| Expert 702 Manchester, NH | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Glad you're OK! Just think, some free time to now get completely addicted to BT! |
| 2006-05-27 1:43 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Member 41 Winona, MN | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Glad to hear you are ok. I hope you get your bike and helmet replaced, thanks for sharing your story |
| 2006-05-27 2:05 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Veteran 125 Joplin, MO | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Yeah, thanks for posting your story. Good reminder to all of us to ALWAYS wear a helmet. I actually saw a dude riding a bike this morning wearing a motorcycle helmet...looked funny, but there's a guy that thinks safety, first. Thank God you're okay. Keep us updated. How are you feeling? |
| 2006-05-27 3:04 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Extreme Veteran 405 East Aurora, NY | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Holy s***...I am glad you came out of it with no serious injuries. I am going to show this to my boys as a good example of why anyone should always wear a helmet while cycling. |
| 2006-05-27 3:10 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Extreme Veteran 313 | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Wow.. i'm so glad that you are (mostly) okay. Sorry about your bike.  Get well soon! |
| 2006-05-27 3:43 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim WOW so glad to hear you are OK.....I hope they caught the person who hit you. If they did their car insurance should pay for you bike and helmet...as well as medcial bills. take it easy..there is always another race!!! |
| 2006-05-27 3:45 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Expert 658 San Diego | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Holy crap man, that is intense. I'm glad you are OK for the most part. I had an accident last week and thank God I had my helmet on too. Nothing compared to yours though. Even after the sightest accident you should replace your helmet. I just got a new one today. You'll be back in business soon and better than ever. |
| 2006-05-27 3:46 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Extreme Veteran 760 Provo, UT (my heart is in Seattle) | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Jim, I went through the exact same thing 2 months ago. Helmet saved my life. I separated my shoulder pretty bad, but I have recovered since. Take some time off, and then get back at it! Glad to hear that you're ok man. |
| 2006-05-27 5:13 PM in reply to: #435895 |
| Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim Let me add my holy crap to the list.... So glad you are OK. Saw two guys just today, very fast, without helmets. |
| 2006-05-27 7:36 PM in reply to: #435895 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim What is the deal with DumbA$$ drivers?! AARRGGG I'm glad that you were wearing your helmet and it saved your life. When I see people without a helmet, I always yell out and point to mine. I don't care if they are 12 or 50..I've seenboth. Hopefully, the driver wasn't as much of a heartless winch as the one that hit Joel and they stopped.May the BT gods watch over all riders!! |
| 2006-05-27 7:41 PM in reply to: #435923 |
| Veteran 172 Pittsburgh, PA | Subject: RE: Jim meet Car, Car meet Jim WOW! Save that helmet and give it to a local shop to display as a reason WHY you should wear your helmet.
In the words of adventure bear, please campaign for helmet safety when you can - you are living proof! Thank goodness you are okay. Sorry about the bike! |
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