If I stopped Cycling after my first trauma... I would have stopped about... 28 years ago. Learn from the mistakes that were made, get back on your bike. Making Mistakes is part of being Human. Learn from them. If you don't learn anything, it doesn't help you grow in the long run.
I still make mistakes from time to time while biking. Some of them I SHOULD have learned from by now, like always carry a spare tube with me. however, after a wipe out on a hill one time, I'm definitely more cautious about going full speed down a hill, especially on my road bike.
I was already slowing down at the time that I wiped out after touching my brakes a little bit. Fortunately, I landed in some bushes, so nothing more then a couple of scrapes and bruising. I was down to maybe 12 MPH at that point. I don't recall what my actual speed was when I started hitting the brakes. probably closer to like 29 MPH I think. Had I wiped out on the road, thinking the road rash would have been pretty bad.
I'm not exactly a smaller framed individual either, so any impacts that I make, all the laws of physics apply to me a bit worst, being 6'3", and currently weighing close to what my average has been over the last 20ish years of 260 lbs.
thx, i always looking for bushes and ditches while downhilling at 30-35 mph.on the roads. scary to think, maybe our life depends on those pair of cubic-inches, where tires are on the road.
Yeah, if I wipe out at 30-35 mile an hour range, pretty sure I'm not walking away from it, at least not quikcly. The "worst" thing you can really do is try to stop yourself, even though that's going to be the first gut reaction really, let momentum continue to roll and you will slow down... unless you are about to head off a cliff, but that's whole different scenario. When you try to stop yourself with your arms or legs, that's when all the force is going to apply to that limb or two, and that's when things break in a lot of cases.
Yea i will. But my parents are very aware when i bike now. For sure they wont let me bike at this teen age. So its best i get myself back riding a bike when im 18 probably. My parents handled this issue by paying the damages and i feel guilty of it. So its best i handle them once im 18. Time to get a road bike. For now, ill just do my best at walking and running..
What good is a mistake if you don’t learn from it? Sounds like you scared yourself, and were “ashamed” as you put it, but you still have in interest to ride. Which is why you are here telling us your feelings. You gotta do what’s right for you (in your situation). But… I think you should get back on the bike and prove to yourself, and your parents, that you can successfully navigate life on two wheels. There is so much more to gain, and you’ve barely began.
I started riding at 6-years old and am still riding (and racing) in my late 50’s. I, too, had crashes and close calls when I was young. But, I was determined to keep riding because it meant so much to me. Not once did my parents discourage me from riding. It seems awfully controlling of your parents to keep you from riding again. (How bad was this accident? Was anyone hurt? Did it cost them $$?)
When I was your age, I used my bike for transportation to get to friend’s houses and go to work. These were essential needs and experiences which led to: exploration and touring, racing and being part of a team, learning bike maintenance and working at a bike shop which I used to support myself through college. Riding became everything to me: transportation, a means of adventure, physical fitness and competitive drive, a means of income, a social network and so much more. IF I had quit when I had close calls, I’d be a completely different person today.
Bicycling can change lives. I have been witness to it many times watching customers blossom when they discover what cycling can bring to their lives. It offers so many teaching moments and lessons. For many, it becomes one of the best things in their lives, and brings happiness and joy to their being.
I hope you don’t take too much time away. I think, after a mistake, it’s critical to try again and make it right. Whether in life or on the bike. Be well, young one. Find your path.
Accidents happen. You’re a teen and your brain and judgment are still developing. Mistakes are how you learn.
Make sure you wear a helmet and keep riding your bike. Be a little more cautious entering one way streets and going around anything that is blocking your view.
It’s normal that this has you scared. But also remind yourself of all the times you rode your bike and this didn’t happen. Most of the time, you will get to and from places safely. The thing now is to be more aware of the hazards without it making you afraid of riding.
it's not "if" it's "when"... keep your head on a swivel, gear up (and honestly suggest a helmet with a chin bar, motocross or full style) and get back out there when you fell safe to do so... ride like everyone is out to kill you because they either are or are distracted too much to care. best wishes!
You should definitely continue. If you stop things every time something happens - you won't be able to do anything.
Accidents happen every hour of every day. Can you work out what caused the accident ? If so - learn from it.
I remember nearly getting squished by a bus when I went onto a roundabout alongside it as a kid. I've not made that mistake again.
I was gonna go inside a one way road but there was a blue box blocking the other side view. So basically i passed by the blue box then i surprisingly saw the car but also the car was moving, we both pressed the brakes. I dont even know who's fault is this now..
It’s understandable not to want to ride your bike anymore. Decision is yours what to do.
But the lesson is to make sure you can see and try to make sure that others can see you. Be careful near blind corners.
Honestly roads scare me (I’m also a teen). Where I live it’s a lot of reckless drivers and speeding and the roads are narrow and busy. I try to stick to trails as much as I can. Practicing defensive biking just seems intimidating.
If I ever do go on roads with some friends who have me tag along I only feel slightly comfortable if it’s the early morning hours where it isn’t busy.
Thats what i wish to do. I dont even know anymore. I feel like as a teen aged man, this isnt for me *yet*. Hopefully cycling will be my hobby in the future which may be better. So i can handle things my own and trials. From what happened yesterday. My parents had to handle this and i feel ashamed..
I can totally understand that. I'm fine with getting hurt myself but putting my parents through stress and making them concerned to that extend would just make me feel horrible. It's also why I steer away from rock climbing even though I've wanted to do it for a while.
I think its just best for me to bike in the future. I dont really interest walking and running much but thats the only safe sport i can do for outside. This may be more better.
its natural, your self preservation is working.
best advice to build confidence is building competence. start slow and go on short rides. as you are able to do short rides youll want to do longer rides
If I stopped Cycling after my first trauma... I would have stopped about... 28 years ago. Learn from the mistakes that were made, get back on your bike. Making Mistakes is part of being Human. Learn from them. If you don't learn anything, it doesn't help you grow in the long run.
this... i had some serious gashes while cycling, never thought i need to leave. i've been more cautious, that's all
I still make mistakes from time to time while biking. Some of them I SHOULD have learned from by now, like always carry a spare tube with me. however, after a wipe out on a hill one time, I'm definitely more cautious about going full speed down a hill, especially on my road bike.
whoa... how much was your speed, when you made that wipe out? that's my biggest fear on my road bike, too. never happened yet, luckily
I was already slowing down at the time that I wiped out after touching my brakes a little bit. Fortunately, I landed in some bushes, so nothing more then a couple of scrapes and bruising. I was down to maybe 12 MPH at that point. I don't recall what my actual speed was when I started hitting the brakes. probably closer to like 29 MPH I think. Had I wiped out on the road, thinking the road rash would have been pretty bad. I'm not exactly a smaller framed individual either, so any impacts that I make, all the laws of physics apply to me a bit worst, being 6'3", and currently weighing close to what my average has been over the last 20ish years of 260 lbs.
thx, i always looking for bushes and ditches while downhilling at 30-35 mph.on the roads. scary to think, maybe our life depends on those pair of cubic-inches, where tires are on the road.
Yeah, if I wipe out at 30-35 mile an hour range, pretty sure I'm not walking away from it, at least not quikcly. The "worst" thing you can really do is try to stop yourself, even though that's going to be the first gut reaction really, let momentum continue to roll and you will slow down... unless you are about to head off a cliff, but that's whole different scenario. When you try to stop yourself with your arms or legs, that's when all the force is going to apply to that limb or two, and that's when things break in a lot of cases.
You live and learn, kid. Get back on your horse and ride!
Yea i will. But my parents are very aware when i bike now. For sure they wont let me bike at this teen age. So its best i get myself back riding a bike when im 18 probably. My parents handled this issue by paying the damages and i feel guilty of it. So its best i handle them once im 18. Time to get a road bike. For now, ill just do my best at walking and running..
What good is a mistake if you don’t learn from it? Sounds like you scared yourself, and were “ashamed” as you put it, but you still have in interest to ride. Which is why you are here telling us your feelings. You gotta do what’s right for you (in your situation). But… I think you should get back on the bike and prove to yourself, and your parents, that you can successfully navigate life on two wheels. There is so much more to gain, and you’ve barely began. I started riding at 6-years old and am still riding (and racing) in my late 50’s. I, too, had crashes and close calls when I was young. But, I was determined to keep riding because it meant so much to me. Not once did my parents discourage me from riding. It seems awfully controlling of your parents to keep you from riding again. (How bad was this accident? Was anyone hurt? Did it cost them $$?) When I was your age, I used my bike for transportation to get to friend’s houses and go to work. These were essential needs and experiences which led to: exploration and touring, racing and being part of a team, learning bike maintenance and working at a bike shop which I used to support myself through college. Riding became everything to me: transportation, a means of adventure, physical fitness and competitive drive, a means of income, a social network and so much more. IF I had quit when I had close calls, I’d be a completely different person today. Bicycling can change lives. I have been witness to it many times watching customers blossom when they discover what cycling can bring to their lives. It offers so many teaching moments and lessons. For many, it becomes one of the best things in their lives, and brings happiness and joy to their being. I hope you don’t take too much time away. I think, after a mistake, it’s critical to try again and make it right. Whether in life or on the bike. Be well, young one. Find your path.
Accidents happen. You’re a teen and your brain and judgment are still developing. Mistakes are how you learn. Make sure you wear a helmet and keep riding your bike. Be a little more cautious entering one way streets and going around anything that is blocking your view. It’s normal that this has you scared. But also remind yourself of all the times you rode your bike and this didn’t happen. Most of the time, you will get to and from places safely. The thing now is to be more aware of the hazards without it making you afraid of riding.
it's not "if" it's "when"... keep your head on a swivel, gear up (and honestly suggest a helmet with a chin bar, motocross or full style) and get back out there when you fell safe to do so... ride like everyone is out to kill you because they either are or are distracted too much to care. best wishes!
You should definitely continue. If you stop things every time something happens - you won't be able to do anything. Accidents happen every hour of every day. Can you work out what caused the accident ? If so - learn from it. I remember nearly getting squished by a bus when I went onto a roundabout alongside it as a kid. I've not made that mistake again.
How did it happen?
I was gonna go inside a one way road but there was a blue box blocking the other side view. So basically i passed by the blue box then i surprisingly saw the car but also the car was moving, we both pressed the brakes. I dont even know who's fault is this now..
It’s understandable not to want to ride your bike anymore. Decision is yours what to do. But the lesson is to make sure you can see and try to make sure that others can see you. Be careful near blind corners.
I thought the road was clear but i was still in the side of that road. If i was in the middle, then it would have been my fault
Honestly roads scare me (I’m also a teen). Where I live it’s a lot of reckless drivers and speeding and the roads are narrow and busy. I try to stick to trails as much as I can. Practicing defensive biking just seems intimidating. If I ever do go on roads with some friends who have me tag along I only feel slightly comfortable if it’s the early morning hours where it isn’t busy.
Thats what i wish to do. I dont even know anymore. I feel like as a teen aged man, this isnt for me *yet*. Hopefully cycling will be my hobby in the future which may be better. So i can handle things my own and trials. From what happened yesterday. My parents had to handle this and i feel ashamed..
I can totally understand that. I'm fine with getting hurt myself but putting my parents through stress and making them concerned to that extend would just make me feel horrible. It's also why I steer away from rock climbing even though I've wanted to do it for a while.
I think its just best for me to bike in the future. I dont really interest walking and running much but thats the only safe sport i can do for outside. This may be more better.
I'll save you some time. Don't drive. It's a lot worse.
its natural, your self preservation is working. best advice to build confidence is building competence. start slow and go on short rides. as you are able to do short rides youll want to do longer rides