Have you ever had a really bad crash or close call while cycling?

[Scorpion Girl]

Have you ever had a really bad crash or close call while cycling? I'm talking about those moments that made your heart stop like maybe a car that didn't see you, hitting gravel on a turn, or just losing control at the wrong time. Did it change how you ride afterwards? Some people get more cautious, others just shake it off and keep going. What was your scariest cycling moment?

 

[Shawn]

I've had a few. I hit some gravel while road biking and went down hard. Got some lacerations with gravel and grime in them.

I've come close to getting backed into my cars, almost hit by a semi-truck, and other strikes with vehicles.

I really try to pay attention and have no distractions at all.