How to Crash

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December 14, 2012 at 12:19 am #957630

dcv
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I could’ve used this info on monday morning

December 14, 2012 at 12:44 am #957632

jnva
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I learned the hard way that parking garages are coated with a surface that is similar to the white lines and are very slippery when wet!

December 14, 2012 at 2:58 am #957641

PotomacCyclist
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Looks like some of those animated cyclists were harmed pretty seriously. An investigation should be done!

But seriously, I agree with the recommendation to work on core strength, coordination, agility and flexibility. I think that helps with an instinctive tuck and roll, as mentioned in the video. I’ve noticed that when I’ve fallen on the bike (or on the run), that I tend to roll. I get multiple minor bumps and bruises but not a concentrated, single injury. Not that this is the only good reason to do core-focused strength and balance training.

December 14, 2012 at 11:36 am #957645

Dirt
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I liked it when the pack of crashed riders exploded in flames.

Actually that is a really good video.

December 17, 2012 at 3:15 pm #957791

Certifried
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@Dirt 38121 wrote:

I liked it when the pack of crashed riders exploded in flames.

Actually that is a really good video.

Definitely some useful information in there, despite my inappropriate laughing at every crash illustration.

December 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm #957803

Terpfan
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If folks would do just one thing from the video, I would hope it’s simply look ahead where you’re going. I swear so many folks appear to be looking down as if they’re reading a newspaper on the ground. I can’t fathom how they don’t crash more.
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