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Update:
I'm nursing a sore body and a building headache. It could have been that I watched some of Soul Plane or all the the DaVinci Code. Neither one would I recommend. I also don't recommend getting hit by a car. Got word from the shop that the frame is good and only the wheel needs to be replaced. I'm thankful for that, but I probably wont be riding for a few days to allow my body to unwind itself.
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Still in shock, but I should buy a lottery ticket today as luck is on my
side after being able to walk away from my bike/car accident. Some
minor scrapes and a sore back are the extent of my injuries. I don't
know how my bike fared though. The back wheel looks like a pringle and I
didn't bother inspecting the frame. Too worried about my own well
being. I was hit turning through a round-a-bout by a car going straight. I was almost out of the round-a-bout when my back wheel was hit and I slide off my bike across the ground. I brought my right arm up to protect my head and tried to relax my body as much as possible.
I should be fine as I stopped by a clinic and got examined right away. Convienently there was one about a block away. It was my first time going to a clinic here in New Zealand. Not very different from the States. Anyway. Just last night, I was looking at www.roadid.com to update my identification/alert tag as it has all my US contact information. This little bracelet goes on my wrist almost everyday when I'm back in the States as I'm either running or biking and I want my loved ones to know if something happens to me on an outing. After my accident this morning, I'll be placing my order tonight. I just have to figure out who I want as my contacts as Beth is not here. It wasn't my first time being smacked by a car, but it is no less jarring. I'm feeling lucky as it could have been worse. So don't count on tomorrow as you never know what will happen when you step out your door.
Sorry to hear about your Man/bike v. car incident but glad to hear you came out on top. Good call on the bracelet thing and the "you never know about tomorrow." I think it's something cyclists and motorcyclists know a bit more about than the general population.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are okay!
ReplyDeleteI'm very fortunate as it could have been a lot worse than it was. I'll have a post here over the weekend about how you cope with an accident like this.
ReplyDeleteI’m a bit surprised that you can still think about buying a lottery ticket after what you went through! But if it will make you feel better, then go ahead! It might be your lucky day after all. Anyway, how are you today? Car accidents are terrifying and can leave you shaken and traumatized, both physically and emotionally. I suggest that you get yourself treated and rested, and think of the proper action that you want to do regarding the incident. Filing a report is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteBeing able to survive an accident is indeed a miracle, and I might say a little lucky. Good thing nothing serious happened. I understand that you feel shaken and terrified. Accidents like that can be frightening; it will shake you to the core. But I think you handled it pretty well. And I agree with Nannie about filing a report. A report will help clear the air and provide necessary documentation for legal purposes.
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