Second Casualty

honest, i'm not trying to make a habit of getting hurt, but these things happen when you attempt BMX freestyle.

this happy abrasion on my right shin is brought to me by my bike's studded pedal.

however this can be prevented. i went out to Dick's Sporting Goods to buy a set of shin-guards. although it wasn't an easy task. i wanted to get a set that i could slip on like a sock and keep under my pant legs. something simple and inconspicuous. unfortunately they don't sell shin-guards over at the bicycle department so i found myself over at the soccer isle. and after looking through dozens of them i found a set i think is going to work out well. it's simply called the Ultra Shin Guards by Shock Doctor. the set consists of two neoprene slips and two plastic shells that are inserted into the pouch of each slip. the profile is low enough that i can wear them under each pant leg.

i don't know why i never took the time to find these, but i got them now. i just have to wait until my left knee heels after almost hyper-extending it following a failed attempt at a Peg/Dork Wheelie.


peace,
@riel

First Casualties

it's early in the season, but i'm taking advantage of the good weather to get some BMX time out there. it's still a bit cool out with temps in the 50's, but it beats riding in the heat with bugs flying in my face.

the following pic documents what happened when i took a chance to unsuccessfully pull a double tail-whip.


this happy contusion is a direct result of the getting nearly impaled from the blunt end of the handle-bar. i'm sure i'll really feel this in the morning.


also - on what i'm sure is completely unrelated, perhaps even coincidental - i started coughing up blood, but i'm sure that will go away soon.

no, but seriously, i can taste something like blood coming up my throat.

peace,
@riel