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17 Posts | Latest reply on 09/06/2021 22:14:03 by DiBrown | Go to original / last post

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DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

Well, firstly to apologise to anyone I've been chatting to lately for going quiet, but I came off, or more specifically - dropped the bike on myself for the first time last week and bust my ankle. It's such a damper, and I'm pissed off with myself. I'm here for some reassurance and tips! How have you guys got past this crap stuff?

Message posted by DiBrown on 08 June 2021 at 17:59

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DiBrown @ 08/06/2021 17:59:06

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Once you heal properly,just get back on and ride...anyone who's not had a spill,even stationary,hasn't been trying hard enough..hope you heal up fast,pride included..xx

Message posted by jinx57 on 08 June 2021 at 21:17

jinx57 @ 08/06/2021 21:17:06

zx12r ninja 03

In: hednesford
Posts: 57

We have all had some kind of drop or minor off ,get well soon and get back on it

Message posted by zx12r ninja 03 on 08 June 2021 at 21:33

zx12r ninja 03 @ 08/06/2021 21:33:59

ChrisA63

In: Oxford
Posts: 6

Try to figure out what you did wrong. That will help overcome The Fear and you will get back on the bike stronger and wiser (and with an achey foot for a while!)

Message posted by ChrisA63 on 08 June 2021 at 21:36

ChrisA63 @ 08/06/2021 21:36:32

DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

Thanks Jinx. I guess it was gonna happen! I had revved up to rejoin my place in a group ride, and hadn't seen the gravel - flipped the bike over pretty smartly. But I'll be back on asap! x

Message posted by DiBrown on 08 June 2021 at 21:39

DiBrown @ 08/06/2021 21:39:44

DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

I'd pulled in as the cornerman, and was busy watching behind for the other riders and tailgunner. Plus the cars going past. So I was checking everywhere except the ground I'd stopped on 🤦🏼‍♀️

Message posted by DiBrown on 08 June 2021 at 21:44

DiBrown @ 08/06/2021 21:44:13

Winchester

In: Holbeach
Posts: 58

They do say that the man (woman) who has never made a mistake has never learnt anything. Mistake made, lesson learnt, carry on that bit wiser.

Message posted by Winchester on 08 June 2021 at 23:45

Winchester @ 08/06/2021 23:45:59

GSNige

In: ASHFORD
Posts: 26

Sorry to hear about the bust ankle. Hope it is not too painful, and boots gave you some protection. How long will it take to heal? Road surface is just another thing you learn to look out for. I once read in a bike magazine Experience is that thing you learn just after you need it.

Message posted by GSNige on 09 June 2021 at 00:05

GSNige @ 09/06/2021 00:05:03

Hondabuddy

In: Southampton
Posts: 9

Most of us have tumbled at some time. Inwardly you will have gained more knowledge and will help you for the future. Get well soon and do not rush it. Make sure your ankle is strong again before venturing out on your bike.

Message posted by Hondabuddy on 09 June 2021 at 07:37

Hondabuddy @ 09/06/2021 07:37:53

del_Limeninja0121

In: Reading
Posts: 2

Hi
Scan the road for the surface
Pick the surface that’s best to brake on
If it’s good to brake on it’s good to accelerate on .
Hope you make a speedy recovery
Check out your local Iam/ Rospa group’s

Message posted by Limeninja0121 on 09 June 2021 at 07:47

Limeninja0121 @ 09/06/2021 07:47:39

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

P.S....hope not too much damage to your bike,too..swift recovery Di..👍

Message posted by jinx57 on 09 June 2021 at 09:51

jinx57 @ 09/06/2021 09:51:38

DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

Thanks all, and yes the second question is always ' Oh dear - but how's the bike??' 😆
So hardly a scratch, just scrapes to the mirror and clutch tip, inevitably.
My Daytona boots have certainly prevented a worse outcome so that was a great investment.

Thanks for your words - and the takeaway from this is a lesson learned

Message posted by DiBrown on 09 June 2021 at 10:37

DiBrown @ 09/06/2021 10:37:03

DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

Been off the foot for 2 weeks, as I'd ruptured the ligament. Lots of feet up time in the garden with ice cream, frozen peas on the leg and my neighbour's bike mags so could be worse! Another couple of weeks and I'll see how it feels

Message posted by DiBrown on 09 June 2021 at 10:49

DiBrown @ 09/06/2021 10:49:59

StaffsTaff

In: Stoke on Trent
Posts: 1

Di - to reassure you, it happens at some time to all of us. It’s a hazard of the biker world as said in various of the other replies. Between rugby and bikes, I gave up counting fractures many years ago. I’m glad you “walked” away from the prang (pun intended) with nothing too serious. Learn from it, and get back out there!

Message posted by StaffsTaff on 09 June 2021 at 17:42

StaffsTaff @ 09/06/2021 17:42:12

Hdlea

In: Nottingham
Posts: 2

Been knocked off 3 x
Just get back up and on.

Message posted by Hdlea on 09 June 2021 at 18:49

Hdlea @ 09/06/2021 18:49:29

GSNige

In: ASHFORD
Posts: 26

I always keep a number of reusable sport ice packs in the freezer for body repair, strains, tears. If you have two or three means you always have a cold one. Invest in some ankle support or strapping if you have not already got some to help the healing process.

Message posted by GSNige on 09 June 2021 at 20:24

GSNige @ 09/06/2021 20:24:53

DiBrown

In: London
Posts: 20

All good advice and wise words. And I've just found out my Daytona don't have an exoskeleton - if they had, maybe my ankle wouldn't have hyperextended

Message posted by DiBrown on 09 June 2021 at 22:14

DiBrown @ 09/06/2021 22:14:03

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