gizzo wrote on 12/29/15 at 19:30:55:
The question is this: Are you going to let a wreck scare you out of riding? Are you going to have an injury and use a little pain as an excuse to quit on life? [/quote]
So, in your 24 years, have you ever been injured to the point you spent weeks or months in hospital, had skin grafts, bones plated and screwed or suffered the emotional setbacks a severe injury can cause?
I really hope not. Me either, just the usual bumps and bruises. I have friends who will never walk again, have lost limbs or use of them and suffered extreme emotional trauma through accidents of one kind or another. Until you walk in those shoes you really have no idea.
FWIW when I was injured after I was knocked off by a car, I didn't ride for a good long while- at least a year. No significant injuries (sprains, bruises) but affected me mentally for sure. My cousin's husband lost his leg in a moto accident a few weeks ago and believe me he's not travelling well.
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You're right-- I don't know. I had a wreck that irked me a little, but that was a cakewalk to what some have to deal with.