had my first off

[idimmu]

I've been riding for almost a year as a learner and had my first crash today. I'm pretty sore but all in all its not too bad - i got up after a few seconds and walked away.

the accident is a bit of a blur but i remember having to avoid someone in the middle of the road around a blind corner. I lost the front on the grass bank which flipped me over the top. it really hits home the importance of full protective gear, my helmet needs replacing for precautionary sake, my gloves jacket and trousers should be ok but i'll look at them tomorrow when I'm feeling better.

...its funny what shock does to you, as soon as I was alone I burst of crying! hah

[danroyle]

get back on as soon as possible get rid of any fear.

these things happen to us all, had some pretty scary offs doing mx when i was young always best to get in the saddle again.

[yamangman]

Or stay off in case next time there happens to be a brick wall in your trajectory.

[idimmu]

Or stay off in case next time there happens to be a brick wall in your trajectory.

i've got an off-road lesson tomorrow for my test which i have decided not to cancel, so i will be back on right away.

[BigGlenn]

Not been around for a couple of weeks so just seen this thread

Hope you have recovered from your off and are gaining confidence again!

[Guy]

Wow I seemed to have missed this first time round!

Glad your ok idimmu!

Did you get back on/gone riding since?

[Zak33]

...its funny what shock does to you, as soon as I was alone I burst of crying! hah

nowt wrong with that mate... it when people loose it AT the scene or immediately after that it's tricky. But dealing with it all at the time, sorting yaself out and THEN falling apart,... quite acceptable