Pain!!!

[pawl]

Hey guys,
I was riding some trails today and my front wheel hit a rather oddly placed rock in the wrong way.
My handlebars flew to the side and the end of the handlebar smashed me in the sternum with all my weight on it.
I now have a big mark with a bruise surrounding it right in the middle of my chest.
It hurts really bad and when I laugh its agonising.
What should I do?
Thanks.
It looks worse in person ?

I was going to tell you a joke.Better not if it hurts.

 

[BretonM]

You fortunately had end plugs. See too many folks without them. Instant skewer ! Glad it's not worse.

Yeah, thank god. Would've been even worse !

 

[BretonM]

Next time out on the trails try and look further ahead, if you fixate on a rock, tree stump or other obstacle you'll probably hit it. Keep your weight to the back of the bike, keeping your knees slightly bent. Relax your grip on the bars let the suspension do its job.

Thanks for the tips mate.
Still getting used to that rea suspension.
Many thanks.

 

[BretonM]

I was going to tell you a joke.Better not if it hurts.

Nah go on mate !! Might cheer me up