Terrible619 4 Posted May 18, 2008 Just thought I would share my little incident from yesterday. Went on a "super seceret" ride up north with a couple of friends. We started where the 79 meets Lost Valley and rode pretty much a similar version of the ride that took place last thursday the 8th. Rode hixon/allesandro etc. and headed back to the truck. On the ride back, I was having a little to much fun jumping the water bars on the asphalt section on Lost Valley. About 2 miles from the truck I came into a turn a little to fast and lost it. I was braking into a easy right-hand turn when the back tire hit a bump and started to slide out from underneath me. Just after I screeched sideways over the next bump down the road I slammed and kissed the asphalt with mostly my right arm and helmet. I managed to roll over onto my ass and continued the slide for 50 feet or so. Im ok but just kicking myself for wearing a tee shirt that day. Oh well.... I will heal and the DRZ will get a new footpeg. It was still a great ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted May 18, 2008 ATGATT- its not just for slow, old guys Heal up Tom- let's ride soon Slut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted May 18, 2008 You get boo-boo of the month award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted May 18, 2008 Speaking of boo-boos My only injury from pinnacles...a two inch burn from mimi's header... I was not atgatt- I exposed 4 inches of each leg between my short and my pads...right where the burn happened... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted May 18, 2008 I've never been burned by the header, but I have melted a lot of riding pants from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride-Orange 2 Posted May 19, 2008 AAAARGH!!! I've gpot a set of elbow/forearm protectors I'd be willing to donate to a worthy cause Lemme know Tom... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrible619 4 Posted May 19, 2008 ATGATT- its not just for slow, old guys Yeah, I would have avoided all of my injuries with knee pads and a padded riding jacket. I will be riding again in no time..... after a trip to the store for some saftey gear. Thanks for the offer Rob, I'm going to look for a chest protector and elbow pads but if I cant find anything I like I'll give you a call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrible619 4 Posted May 19, 2008 OK, I found my new riding gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
