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First time I "Had to lay 'er down" (europe.pub)
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Well that sucked. I was going about 35mph down Yerba Buena Rd in Malibu CA, where I misread a right turn, locked up the back wheel and low sided it into the other lane of traffic. Thankfully no car was coming up the mountain. No broken bones, just a bit of road rash on my arm, hip/butt and a broken pride. Haven't done a complete look over of the bike yet but I think my pedals took the brunt of the impact and slide.

I'm still going to cycle, but it does give me consideration to sell my motorcycle...

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[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

could have been worse, glad you're mostly okay! hope that all heals up well 🤕

[–] mysteriouswineglass@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago

Ouch! The SO got some nasty road rash when he made a hard right over milled asphalt. Use a lot of Neosporin and aquaphor to minimise scarring and aid healing!

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Ooof, aquaphor time :/