Took a header today at the Fight Trail. Good for 8 stitches.The doctor said it was more like a scrape from a cheese grater. One big gash and three other smaller rips. It hurt like hell. t was one of those quick steep ups. We call those Bursts. I was in too low of a gear and had nothing to push on when it was time to wheelie to set my wheel on top and I just drove hard into the face and over the handlebars and landed SMACK on my elbow. It was stupid really. I have ridden that spot dozens of times and clear it all the time. Just the wrong gear this time for some reason. I was glad I was with a group. My buddy patched me up well enough to ride out. :oops:
I live to ride another day but I am going tomorrow to check out some elbow pads. I want to support local retailers so where should I look ?
Ouch! I’ve managed to avoid any major granite to skin contact so far but enough to make me buy some pads. I couldn’t find much of anything locally. I ended up going cheap to test the waters with some 661 stuff and have been happy with it overall, enough to buy a second set so I can alternate.
FYI- the 661 things I’m using are the Rhythm pads for knees/shins and elbows/forearms with a Subgear shortsleeve shirt for a little chest and shoulder protection. If I had my time back I’d probably go for the long sleeve Subgear shirt with the elbow pads built in.
