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Towards the end of my ride yesterday I crashed my bike into the guard rail. Came too fast into a downhill right turn and it got tighter once I was already in the middle. Ended up in the oncoming lane, target fixated to the guard rail and bam... I clearly remember the two seconds before the impact, staring at the rail and hitting the brakes. I could have probably saved it, but probably wasn't experienced enough, only 1200 miles on record. I had so many close calls like this but I simply didn't have my lesson. I was addicted to the adrenaline that comes with riding fast around the corners. It had the feeling of being on a rollercoaster.
I was actually happy after the crash, in the sense that such a big lesson came with a little price, in terms of bodily injuries. There was no oncoming traffic. I ended up being hospitalized with only couple deep cuts in my left knee which I was able to get away with couple staples and some road rash on my left arm. On the other hand my bike was not as lucky as me, front was completely smashed, wheel came off and forks were broken. I guess it absorbed most of the impact.
Lesson learned: if you are planning to go above twice the speed limit, better make sure that your gear is more than a helmet and you wont be upset when you crash your bike. I was only wearing gloves, jeans and a long sleeve sweater. If I had knee protection I would be able to leave the hospital much earlier and wouldnt have to wear a knee immobilizer today. If the cuts were slightly deeper on my knee I would have had to go through surgery.
My bike's photo 15 minutes before the crash.

sucks to end up in hospital after being at such a nice place


I had full insurance with 500$ deductible. I filed my claim today, lets see how it goes. I definitely want to keep riding, hopefully my finances wont be a limitation.
I was actually happy after the crash, in the sense that such a big lesson came with a little price, in terms of bodily injuries. There was no oncoming traffic. I ended up being hospitalized with only couple deep cuts in my left knee which I was able to get away with couple staples and some road rash on my left arm. On the other hand my bike was not as lucky as me, front was completely smashed, wheel came off and forks were broken. I guess it absorbed most of the impact.
Lesson learned: if you are planning to go above twice the speed limit, better make sure that your gear is more than a helmet and you wont be upset when you crash your bike. I was only wearing gloves, jeans and a long sleeve sweater. If I had knee protection I would be able to leave the hospital much earlier and wouldnt have to wear a knee immobilizer today. If the cuts were slightly deeper on my knee I would have had to go through surgery.
My bike's photo 15 minutes before the crash.

sucks to end up in hospital after being at such a nice place


I had full insurance with 500$ deductible. I filed my claim today, lets see how it goes. I definitely want to keep riding, hopefully my finances wont be a limitation.