Hi,
I'm a fairly new road cyclist, only been cycling about 12 months during which I've only covered around 500 miles.
I've recently had an accident that has completely knocked my confidence and am at a loss as to how it happened, so reluctant to get back on my bike.
I'm currently riding a Canyon Endurace AL, it is only around 4 months old, only done a couple of hundred miles so far.
My accident happened whilst turning left, my back wheel went from under me and the next thing I knew I was having a neck brace on and put onto a spinal board. I didn't have a helmet on at the time...not intentional, just forgot rushing out the door. I've suffered some pretty bad head, face and shoulder injuries as a result.
The road was pretty dry, temperature was around 7 degrees, no ice, no sign of any diesel or anything, tyre pressure was 90psi, I wasn't leaning into the corner, wasn't braking, and was pretty slow turning, around 9-10mph.
My family don't want me back on the bike at all, and I'm at a loss as to what could have caused it.
Anyone experienced anything similar or offer any advice?
Thanks in advance!
I'm a fairly new road cyclist, only been cycling about 12 months during which I've only covered around 500 miles.
I've recently had an accident that has completely knocked my confidence and am at a loss as to how it happened, so reluctant to get back on my bike.
I'm currently riding a Canyon Endurace AL, it is only around 4 months old, only done a couple of hundred miles so far.
My accident happened whilst turning left, my back wheel went from under me and the next thing I knew I was having a neck brace on and put onto a spinal board. I didn't have a helmet on at the time...not intentional, just forgot rushing out the door. I've suffered some pretty bad head, face and shoulder injuries as a result.
The road was pretty dry, temperature was around 7 degrees, no ice, no sign of any diesel or anything, tyre pressure was 90psi, I wasn't leaning into the corner, wasn't braking, and was pretty slow turning, around 9-10mph.
My family don't want me back on the bike at all, and I'm at a loss as to what could have caused it.
Anyone experienced anything similar or offer any advice?
Thanks in advance!