Subject: RE: Xterra - off-road triathlon Advice Dream Chaser - 2008-08-25 2:30 PM
] Glen, with all due respect - and I genuinely mean that - but this is CRAZY!! If this is the norm (separation, broken clavicle, rotator cuff injury, etc. :) , I don't want to be a part of it! I do plan to "recreationally" ride in the woods, but I just think it's too dangerouse to race in the woods. Swimming in a lake is great; running off-road is even fine; but barrelling through the woods full speed is just not for me.
No worries, you got yours out of the way. ; )
I've actually suffered more damage from the road when I was hit by a car, I got a nice torn labrum for my efforts. One of our roadies had his hip pop through his pelvic bone in a crit a couple months back.
Road accidents are less common, but usually much more damaging and painful. Mountain bike accidents are usually just scrapes and bruises though more frequent. You'll find a blend of speed and comfort if you spend enough time on the trail. : ) Edited by Nelg 2008-08-25 2:56 PM
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