Comments on: One year

By: Kelly Steele

Kelly Steele — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:43:41 +0000

The moral is: “definitely wear your helmet.” Fifteen years ago, my foot unclipped from my pedal in the middle of a sprint and I crashed hard, breaking my collarbone and suffering a concussion. I was in and out of consciousness before, during, and after the ambulance ride to the hospital. I’m glad I was wearing a helmet, as my head and brain would have REALLY suffered if I had been helmetless. I make my living from being able to think clearly (law and investment work), so I need my brain working properly. Unfortunately, I’ve known people with brain injuries who never recover and are never able to function like they were before their accident.

By: 32sixteen :: The Marginalisation of Cycling Continues

32sixteen :: The Marginalisation of Cycling Continues — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:42:24 +0000

[...] Title courtesy Big Johnny. [...]

By: PeteCresswell

PeteCresswell — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:59:46 +0000

I rode on the road for quite a few years – some of them racing city traffic on a 23 mile trip to/from work in central Philadelphia.

Then came my witnessing/reporting a guy who intentionally hit a cyclist in the city. Flagged down a cop. Cop stopped the driver. Driver walked – not even a ticket. Now there’s one more psycho out there that knows he can get away with it.

Then came cell phones.

Then came text messaging and email. Who needs alcohol to be able to kill somebody with a motor vehicle any more?

Now I ride MTB exclusively. I’ll ride a shoulder (far over…) to get somewhere if I have to, but I wouldn’t ride on the road for anything.

Life is short enough already and the balance of power is just wrong.

By: big jonny

big jonny — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:18:32 +0000

I’ll probably leave her hanging with the other broken frames in the garage. I can’t really get rid of her.

By: charlyfox

charlyfox — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:17:19 +0000

So I dont want to Push the issue, but what is going to become of the fallen bike. It to is a fallen warrior, sure health and lives are more important, but something that has been between your legs for miles, has done damage to your prostate, and help save the planet, what do you do to one so close?

By: gwadzilla

gwadzilla — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:15:36 +0000

I am 6’4″ tall
230+ pounds

and still wearing my LIVEWRONG wristband!

glad you are alive

glad you are well

By: cwbyker

cwbyker — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:39:47 +0000

Glad your back in the saddle again. Life can go on!!
Live to Ride, Ride to Live. Their’s nothing better in the world.

See ya on the road Bro.

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:01:50 +0000

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By: Stevil

Stevil — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:22:08 +0000

JK, Ive said it before, and Ill say it again.
Im glad as hell to continue to share space in the world with you, and am grateful on a daily basis that you continue on this path of self destruction with all of us.

By: sumadis

sumadis — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:13:03 +0000

Aye mate, it’s good to have you around. That which doesn’t kill us, blah blah blah – it still hurts like a mo’fo. Out where I live, they not only turn in front of you they make sure you know they’ve seen you first. Almost everyone rides a bike, how do they turn into such dickheads when they get in a car?

By: eh

eh — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:11:38 +0000

best in the full recovery. the shape of your steed gives new meaning to suffering.
cars ‘win’ everytime- sad state- but true.
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By: cuth

cuth — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:07:42 +0000

hey Jonny

things would not be the same without you. i’m glad to hear that you’re thriving and all is well. hope to see you on a trail sometime soon.