Dear friends,
I was travelling across from west to East twice yesterday. Then
halfway , i kept thinking if i buang which way should i fall
over/fling myself towards ......
I have never fallen before or buang before, even during pract. Then
was thinking oh shit, what if i fall , do i know how to
react?
My thoughts are
1.) If got road shoulder,Fling yourself towards it.
2.) must Skid , try not to skid into another lane, or lagi worse
oncoming lane.
Fall onto your own lane at least car behind can see.
And avoid being followed by Long vehicles or buses which have
difficulty stopping in time.
Then sway sway , today i got my first experience. Luckily ,
occurred in this lucky place. I was going from basement carpark in
my hostel, puddle of oil/water , dem slippery. My bike was
literally stationery/at 5km/hr. i took note slippery and travel
super slowly. but bo pian the floor too slippery, so i skidded ,
literally a stationery bike fall from 90degs to 0 degs.
Had minor cut on hand. And a post cruciate ligament tear. Siau
liao, so slow and no danger , oso can get lig tear. I put knee
brace and took some anti-inflammatory, must rest for 2-3 weeks can
liao.
But imagine if you are on the expressway with a big truck behind
you!!! I sweat at that thought. I rem i chopped off a young
19-year-old man's leg after he skidded to oncoming lane and was ran
over by cement mixer. Bike chui nvm , leg oso chui.
So pls , DON"T ride when rain or after rain!!! And i think it is
wise to stay left and go slowly. I go slow at 70-80kmh at leftmost
lane like old ah peh on scooters wan. I always wear protective
jacket then sway sway just now din't wear bcos thot short journey
to library onli, then kenna cut and skin abrasion
Protection really impt! REALLY ! Gloves and riding jacket.
[This message has been edited by hello_fromjoel (edited 31 December
2001).]
