What happens if you are a mountain biker or cyclist?
Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, or triathlete, if you spend time on two wheels you will inevitably crash. Experience helps make crashes less frequent, but even the most experienced riders sometimes fall. I was reminded of this recently when a longtime CTS Coach crashed and broke his collarbone and a rib.
What should I do on a long bike ride?
A Road ID or similar band with emergency contact information on it is a good idea to have, as is programming an ICE (in case of emergency) phone number in your cell phone. On long ride days give someone a time range so they know that if you haven’t checked in by a certain time then there’s likely something wrong.
What should you do when a cyclist crashes?
But cycling crashes often look worse than they are, and when people aren’t used to seeing someone scraped up and bleeding, they sometimes over-react. If you’re the person who crashed, you may end up needing to help your rescuer calm down. And if you’re coming to the aid of someone who crashed, stay calm and do your best to keep them calm.
Can a cyclist stand up with a broken collarbone?
With a broken hip, you’re not going to be able to stand up. With a broken collarbone you might get up (painfully), but you’ll have a harder time supporting yourself on the bars. This is especially true if you’re riding alone. In the most recent case with one of my coaches, he could get up and had another coach with him.
Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, or triathlete, if you spend time on two wheels you will inevitably crash. Experience helps make crashes less frequent, but even the most experienced riders sometimes fall. I was reminded of this recently when a longtime CTS Coach crashed and broke his collarbone and a rib.
A Road ID or similar band with emergency contact information on it is a good idea to have, as is programming an ICE (in case of emergency) phone number in your cell phone. On long ride days give someone a time range so they know that if you haven’t checked in by a certain time then there’s likely something wrong.
But cycling crashes often look worse than they are, and when people aren’t used to seeing someone scraped up and bleeding, they sometimes over-react. If you’re the person who crashed, you may end up needing to help your rescuer calm down. And if you’re coming to the aid of someone who crashed, stay calm and do your best to keep them calm.
With a broken hip, you’re not going to be able to stand up. With a broken collarbone you might get up (painfully), but you’ll have a harder time supporting yourself on the bars. This is especially true if you’re riding alone. In the most recent case with one of my coaches, he could get up and had another coach with him.