Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
It was bound to happen sooner or later.
I was cycling in the college grounds just coming up to my building. The road bends sharply to the right and then up a slight gradient.
I was coming up to this bend and the car in front was pulling away a little. So I decided to speed up a little. I then realised that I was going into the turn too fast (as I knew it was icy) so just touched the front brake a little.
As soon as I knew it, I was on the ground, sliding whilst watching my bike appear next to me.
The guy behind was very helpful and asked if I needed help. I quickly jumped up (didnt feel the fall) and told him I was okay and that "it was going to happen at some point".
I then realised that my friend was a few cars back and (didnt see) realised what had happened.
I was in a happy mood and laughing about it until I looked at the damage to the bike.
The front mudguard had snapped at both stays (Crud racer plastic thing) and my bar end plug had popped out. I also have a little scrape on my panniers which will probably go with a sponge.
I did a little DIY job with the mudguard after an exam with some tape that I had for just an occasion.
Things I have learnt: When you have manage to cycle the 15.9 miles to college, dont fall over in the last 0.1 mile.
Dont fall over in the college grounds when there are security cameras and people you know about.
Dont touch the front brake on what looks like ice.
Dont go too fast and think you are invincible.
I was cycling in the college grounds just coming up to my building. The road bends sharply to the right and then up a slight gradient.
I was coming up to this bend and the car in front was pulling away a little. So I decided to speed up a little. I then realised that I was going into the turn too fast (as I knew it was icy) so just touched the front brake a little.
As soon as I knew it, I was on the ground, sliding whilst watching my bike appear next to me.
The guy behind was very helpful and asked if I needed help. I quickly jumped up (didnt feel the fall) and told him I was okay and that "it was going to happen at some point".
I then realised that my friend was a few cars back and (didnt see) realised what had happened.
I was in a happy mood and laughing about it until I looked at the damage to the bike.
The front mudguard had snapped at both stays (Crud racer plastic thing) and my bar end plug had popped out. I also have a little scrape on my panniers which will probably go with a sponge.
I did a little DIY job with the mudguard after an exam with some tape that I had for just an occasion.
Things I have learnt: When you have manage to cycle the 15.9 miles to college, dont fall over in the last 0.1 mile.
Dont fall over in the college grounds when there are security cameras and people you know about.
Dont touch the front brake on what looks like ice.
Dont go too fast and think you are invincible.
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