Do you always wear your helmet/

I do now, but I did not for many years.  False beliefs: I won't fall.  I will catch myself.  I am not going that fast.

This past week I fell down.  I am okay, but it was a scare.  I am old and I should not be falling down and tempting fate.  I go to the doctor and they always ask, "Have you fallen?"   I always say that I do not bounce like I used too.

I was going along a two track in the woods.  This was not a technical trail and was rated for beginners.  There were some ruts from water erosion.  There were some areas of loose gravel.  There were some damp ground. Out of nowhere I hit a root bang.

I think that I hit the root on the left and it threw my front wheel perpendicular to the path. I slid on the damp grass and went down. I was able to extend my arms to land on the palms of  my gloved hands.

i got up and looked for blood.  I could see the bulge in my right bicep.  The bruising in the photo came later.  No broken bones or scratches.  I felt very lucky.  I was able to ride and the bike was okay.

Bike accidents happen all to quickly and be prepared.  Ride with care.