petdave -> RE: The stupidest way you ever hurt yourself (11/22/2006 6:30:35 AM)
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ORIGINAL: LadyEllen Years ago, when I was an avid cyclist, I had a very expensive racing bike. I fitted one of those quick-release wheels to the front, so that when I locked it up, I would also remove the front wheel and take it with me, to deter thieves. Anyway, bright spark that I am, I went to the shops on the bike and did the wheel removal routine. I did my shopping and returned to the bike and put the front wheel back on. Forgetting to lock the thing on with the clips. Off I went, no problem at all, full speed in top gear. Until I got to a kerb I needed to jump. I jerked the handlebars up to lift the front wheel onto the kerb. The wheel came off. The front forks hit the tarmac. I went arse over tip onto the pavement. Guilty! Also from the stupid bicycle tricks department, i was bored riding down my street one afternoon, and thought i'd try swapping my hands to the opposite grips. This totally screws with your head. Ran directly into a parked car and got a bruise about 6" in diameter. Rolling my own rocket fireworks. Fuse burned down halfway. There's still plenty left, i'll re-light it. Sputtered and went out again. Hm. Kept trying until about 1/2" of fuse remained, at which point, of course, it burned in an instant and launched, leaving a long black-and-gray burned streak on my hand. Ow.
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