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2015-03-31 4:15 PM

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Subject: First crash

Well it finally happened. Had my first bike crash and it was in a race. Going into year six of racing and never crashed. Biked almost 4,000 miles last year training for my Ironman races and no issues but it happened during a race on Saturday. I would like to say I was flying around a curve or something exciting but it was just plain stupidity. Coming out of transition and early into bike course when it happened. I was adjusting my shirt I had over my Tri suit (a little cold that morning) and my bike drifted over into the gutter. My reaction was to pull back out of the gutter instead of staying straight and looking for a smooth spot to pull back on the road. The gutter was too deep and I crashed at 22 MPH. Again plain stupidity.

Road rash down my left side, deep cut on my right calf.

The chain was off and jammed. Got it fixed but noticed my gear changer on left side looking screwed up. Cable pulled out so I rode the 12 miles in the small sprocket. Finished the bike portion and my calf muscle with the deep cut locked up on me in transition. Had to stretch it out for a few minutes. Got up and started the run. Finished the race 20 minutes slower than the previous year in which I won my age group. I went to shower and got some great first aid from the staff. Came out and talked with family about the events. Out of my surprise, I came in third for my age group, yes, there were more than 3 people in my age group .

It may have been one of best and worst races all at the same time. Didn't DNF and HTFU.

Bike is back from the shop and I am recovering from my bumps and scrapes.

Be careful out there people.





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2015-03-31 4:32 PM
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Subject: RE: First crash
There are two types of people in the world:

1# those that have crashed
2# those that will crash

Congrats on getting it out of the way. Crashes are no good and I'm sure you will heal up quickly and be back at it in no time.
2015-03-31 4:34 PM
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heal up and get back on the bike!  First crash is always a little scary, but statistically it means you have a while before the next one

2015-03-31 5:35 PM
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Originally posted by ThomasGerlach ProTri

There are two types of people in the world:

1# those that have crashed
2# those that will crash

Congrats on getting it out of the way. Crashes are no good and I'm sure you will heal up quickly and be back at it in no time.


Thanks Thomas. Next race in two weeks so ready to start riding again (a little distance from edge of road).
2015-03-31 5:36 PM
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Originally posted by dmiller5

heal up and get back on the bike!  First crash is always a little scary, but statistically it means you have a while before the next one




Thanks Dave
2015-03-31 6:40 PM
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Isn't it frustrating when bike crashes happen in the moments that you're NOT doing something dangerous? Glad to hear it wasn't any worse, and that you still finished!



2015-03-31 6:52 PM
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Originally posted by trijamie

Isn't it frustrating when bike crashes happen in the moments that you're NOT doing something dangerous? Glad to hear it wasn't any worse, and that you still finished!




Thanks CUJ
2015-03-31 7:31 PM
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Man that sucks!  It doesn't sound like you hit your head, so there is a bright side (but if you did, I'd replace your helmet ASAP).

Be careful indeed. I'm going into my 4th year of racing and I've seen some pretty nasty crashes, but have been lucky so far.  I hope that doesn't mean I'm due!

2015-03-31 7:53 PM
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Originally posted by Scott71

Man that sucks!  It doesn't sound like you hit your head, so there is a bright side (but if you did, I'd replace your helmet ASAP).

Be careful indeed. I'm going into my 4th year of racing and I've seen some pretty nasty crashes, but have been lucky so far.  I hope that doesn't mean I'm due!




Checked helmet and no cracks. Yeah, no broken bones so very lucky. Hope the luck remains with you Scott.
2015-03-31 8:08 PM
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GoDawgs- you should join us off-road in the Xterra tri's. You get bonus points and time bonuses for crashes! Well at least it makes the races memorable.


Seriously though, glad to see it was just some minor flesh wounds and you did HTFU and finished. Awesome.
2015-03-31 8:51 PM
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Get back on the bike.  Glad you're OK.



2015-03-31 9:19 PM
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Originally posted by GODAWGS
Road rash down my left side, deep cut on my right calf...The chain was off and jammed. Got it fixed but noticed my gear changer on left side looking screwed up. Cable pulled out so I rode the 12 miles in the small sprocket... Didn't DNF and HTFU.


Nice! And an AG podium to boot!
2015-03-31 10:20 PM
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I know how you feel man! I crashed a few weeks ago myself, ugh......
2015-04-01 12:29 AM
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Glad you're okay!!

I've crashed out badly twice, and both times cost me the rest of the season!!

Stay safe!
2015-04-01 7:22 AM
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Originally posted by Mc Q

GoDawgs- you should join us off-road in the Xterra tri's. You get bonus points and time bonuses for crashes! Well at least it makes the races memorable.


Seriously though, glad to see it was just some minor flesh wounds and you did HTFU and finished. Awesome.


I like watching the Xterra races on TV but doubt I would ever do one. Broken bones don't heel as fast for us old guys.

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2015-04-01 7:23 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Get back on the bike.  Glad you're OK.




Planning a long ride on Friday. Thanks Left Brain


2015-04-01 7:24 AM
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Originally posted by SenatorClayDavis

Originally posted by GODAWGS
Road rash down my left side, deep cut on my right calf...The chain was off and jammed. Got it fixed but noticed my gear changer on left side looking screwed up. Cable pulled out so I rode the 12 miles in the small sprocket... Didn't DNF and HTFU.


Nice! And an AG podium to boot!


Thanks
2015-04-01 7:25 AM
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Originally posted by kloofyroland

I know how you feel man! I crashed a few weeks ago myself, ugh......


Hope you recovered and back at it. Crashes do suck.
2015-04-01 7:33 AM
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Glad you're okay!!

I've crashed out badly twice, and both times cost me the rest of the season!!

Stay safe!


Thanks and hope you have a zero crash year.
2015-04-01 1:05 PM
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I had my first crash last summer. After 12 years of successful racing, riding and general ambassador to riding.

It was into a decent into a curve. I was going about 30 mph .. Actually 31.3 so says my garmin.

A teammate hit the brakes right in front of me. I started to swerve, but hit my brakes too.. Came right off.

10 days in the hospital. I'm still not back yet.

Good for you to HTFU and get on with the race.
2015-04-01 1:43 PM
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Originally posted by louamerica

I had my first crash last summer. After 12 years of successful racing, riding and general ambassador to riding.

It was into a decent into a curve. I was going about 30 mph .. Actually 31.3 so says my garmin.

A teammate hit the brakes right in front of me. I started to swerve, but hit my brakes too.. Came right off.

10 days in the hospital. I'm still not back yet.

Good for you to HTFU and get on with the race.


I was hoping to go my lifetime without a crash. Never expected my crash would be caused totally by myself. 10 days in the hospital sounds like some painful injuries. Hope you get back to 100%.


2015-04-02 8:14 PM
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Glad you are OK, Hope for a speedy recovery

Won't be the only time a Dawg will crash Sept 19th 2015 is coming up
2015-04-02 9:04 PM
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Glad you are OK, Hope for a speedy recovery

Won't be the only time a Dawg will crash Sept 19th 2015 is coming up


Thanks. Dawgs will be feasting on yardbird Sept 19th.
2015-04-03 6:03 AM
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Sorry it happened, but it sure seems like you are back at it soon. Good to see the wounds seem minor. Stay safe!

2015-04-03 9:38 AM
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Sorry it happened, but it sure seems like you are back at it soon. Good to see the wounds seem minor. Stay safe!





Thanks! Minor wounds and heeling fast. Back on bike today for ride.
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