just came back from riding my wicked.

colker · June 14th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Trail= woods. Bike= magical.

Jeeves · June 16th, 2009, 3:36 PM

Amen.

IF52 · June 16th, 2009, 6:05 PM

It's funny, I just got back from riding my Yo, and all I got out of it was a broken nose.

colker · June 16th, 2009, 6:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IF52

It's funny, I just got back from riding my Yo, and all I got out of it was a broken nose.

ouch!!!
how did that happen?

IF52 · June 16th, 2009, 6:32 PM

WELL, I was actually on a pretty easy trail system riding with my wife. I got to a short rock garden section, kind of like a rough cobblestone road actually and got my front wheel caught up

. I kind of stepped forward and off the rocks where there was about an 8 inch drop to the ground that I didn't see and stumbled forward into what looked like really soft brush and tall grass. Well, the ground kind of fell away into a shallow ditch, which I also couldn't see because of the brsuh and grass, and before my hands could hit the ground the bridge of my nose stopped my fall by colliding with a branch about 8" diameter. I mean it was a dead center smack. Nothing but my nose hit the branch, so my entire 210lbs was behind it. Just kind of deviated my septum to the right - again. It hurts a bit still, but I finished the ride, which is good because my wife was riding really well and handled some obsticles she hadn't been able to do before.

IF52 · June 16th, 2009, 6:35 PM

Oh, and I love riding that Yo. It feels way better than my IF. Perhaps because the Yo is an XL and my Deluxe fits more like a Large Yo.

colker · June 16th, 2009, 6:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IF52

WELL, I was actually on a pretty easy trail system riding with my wife. I got to a short rock garden section, kind of like a rough cobblestone road actually and got my front wheel caught up

. I kind of stepped forward and off the rocks where there was about an 8 inch drop to the ground that I didn't see and stumbled forward into what looked like really soft brush and tall grass. Well, the ground kind of fell away into a shallow ditch, which I also couldn't see because of the brsuh and grass, and before my hands could hit the ground the bridge of my nose stopped my fall by colliding with a branch about 8" diameter. I mean it was a dead center smack. Nothing but my nose hit the branch, so my entire 210lbs was behind it. Just kind of deviated my septum to the right - again. It hurts a bit still, but I finished the ride, which is good because my wife was riding really well and handled some obsticles she hadn't been able to do before.

it wasn't your lucky day...

aaaaargh!

settemarche · June 16th, 2009, 10:16 PM

Flavor Flav,

did you have your camera with you?

Sette

colker · June 17th, 2009, 8:01 AM

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Originally Posted by settemarche

Flavor Flav,

did you have your camera with you?

Sette

no. it was a quick escapade from work..

AB · June 17th, 2009, 7:35 PM

It's been raining so much around here the trails are useless

colker · June 17th, 2009, 8:41 PM

today was my day to fall badly:
i always bring my dog (german shepperd size big) on a leash, tied to the camelback. as i was leaving home, riding on the sidewalk, she sees a terrier she hates and decides to run/ jump on the little annoying thing...
noet only i am bruised all over, the bike is scratched and worse... i worry the neighbours will have me severely restrain my dog..

ballred@aol.com · June 22nd, 2009, 6:25 PM

You know, they say that the nose was only intended to be a shock absorber for the rest of your face...

settemarche · June 22nd, 2009, 9:44 PM

Flavio,

sorry to hear about your crash. ultimately lame to go down.

but, i do have to ask if you have some photos of the crash damaged face???

get well soon,

Sette

colker · June 23rd, 2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by settemarche

Flavio,

sorry to hear about your crash. ultimately lame to go down.

but, i do have to ask if you have some photos of the crash damaged face???

get well soon,

Sette

face is fine. my wrist still hurts. ugh!!!

thanks sette

June 14th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 972	just came back from riding my wicked. Trail= woods. Bike= magical. __________________ https://retratosdeflaviocolker.wordpress.com/ wanted: ride time.

June 16th, 2009, 6:05 PM	#3
IF52 Senior Member Join Date: October 1st, 2006 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 414	It's funny, I just got back from riding my Yo, and all I got out of it was a broken nose. __________________ M.O.M. Keep your mudflaps down

June 16th, 2009, 6:32 PM	#5
IF52 Senior Member Join Date: October 1st, 2006 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 414	WELL, I was actually on a pretty easy trail system riding with my wife. I got to a short rock garden section, kind of like a rough cobblestone road actually and got my front wheel caught up . I kind of stepped forward and off the rocks where there was about an 8 inch drop to the ground that I didn't see and stumbled forward into what looked like really soft brush and tall grass. Well, the ground kind of fell away into a shallow ditch, which I also couldn't see because of the brsuh and grass, and before my hands could hit the ground the bridge of my nose stopped my fall by colliding with a branch about 8" diameter. I mean it was a dead center smack. Nothing but my nose hit the branch, so my entire 210lbs was behind it. Just kind of deviated my septum to the right - again. It hurts a bit still, but I finished the ride, which is good because my wife was riding really well and handled some obsticles she hadn't been able to do before. __________________ M.O.M. Keep your mudflaps down

June 16th, 2009, 6:35 PM	#6
IF52 Senior Member Join Date: October 1st, 2006 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 414	Oh, and I love riding that Yo. It feels way better than my IF. Perhaps because the Yo is an XL and my Deluxe fits more like a Large Yo. __________________ M.O.M. Keep your mudflaps down

June 17th, 2009, 8:41 PM	#11
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 972	today was my day to fall badly: i always bring my dog (german shepperd size big) on a leash, tied to the camelback. as i was leaving home, riding on the sidewalk, she sees a terrier she hates and decides to run/ jump on the little annoying thing... noet only i am bruised all over, the bike is scratched and worse... i worry the neighbours will have me severely restrain my dog.. __________________ https://retratosdeflaviocolker.wordpress.com/ wanted: ride time.

June 16th, 2009, 3:36 PM	#2
Jeeves Senior Member Join Date: August 6th, 2004 Location: VA - USA Posts: 204	Amen.

June 16th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#8
settemarche Senior Member Join Date: June 8th, 2006 Location: The O.C. Posts: 370	Flavor Flav, did you have your camera with you? Sette

June 17th, 2009, 7:35 PM	#10
AB Senior Member Join Date: July 15th, 2005 Location: DE Posts: 277	It's been raining so much around here the trails are useless

June 22nd, 2009, 6:25 PM	#12
ballred@aol.com Junior Member Join Date: May 3rd, 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 7	You know, they say that the nose was only intended to be a shock absorber for the rest of your face...

June 22nd, 2009, 9:44 PM	#13
settemarche Senior Member Join Date: June 8th, 2006 Location: The O.C. Posts: 370	Flavio, sorry to hear about your crash. ultimately lame to go down. but, i do have to ask if you have some photos of the crash damaged face??? get well soon, Sette

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