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Going up a hill in a forest area, twig goes into front wheel which then wraps into mudguard and I go head over heel onto my face, hands, knees.

Took the bits of remaining mudguard off and now back at base!

My chin looks a bit grazed - the wife will probably kill me anyway so it wont matter.
 
Richard A Thackeray

Richard A Thackeray

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No 'breakaway clips on it?
I had it happen on my CGR, whilst on a bridleway last Summer, & whilst the 'guard folded, the clips did their jobs, springing loose & letting the stays spring out of the way

Seen here on the (mothballed) 'Preston' (sad, giving it a name. but...)
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https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s190p3749/STRONGLIGHT-Safe-Clip-Set
 
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MichaelW2

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Breakaway mudguard clips are essential with strong plastic guards such as SKS/ESGE Chromoplastic. Mine have activated twice, saving me from a head over.
 
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My face is starting to go down a bit, was very inflamed. a new lesson learnt today.
 
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ianrauk said:
Why will your wife probably kill you for having an accident?
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Because I am scheduled to have an operation next week and I probably should be looking after myself by doing nothing.
 
ianrauk

ianrauk

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Fair enough
 
vickster

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Rooster1 said:
Because I am scheduled to have an operation next week and I probably should be looking after myself by doing nothing.
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That’s what you will be doing after the op

Ice pack on face wrapped in teatowel. Maybe see GP nurse for grit removal
 
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