@victoctero
Got my first cycling crash today… and it was a proper one.
I was descending, entering a corner, when my front tire suddenly blew out. I think it was a pinch or something similar. The front wheel disappeared from under me and there was nothing I could do to save it. I barely slid at all, so I hit the asphalt hard, landing directly on my right side.
Result: 3 broken ribs and a bike that I think is beyond repair.
A real life reminder that things can change in a split second.
Check your bike, stay focused, and never underestimate the risks out there. We can never be too careful.
Looks like I’ll be off the bike for a while… but I’m already thinking about coming back to finish the route I couldn’t complete on this incomplete ride.
Ride safe, everyone!
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