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@oyce
Hi, I'm one of the lurkers that lives in the shadows of this forum and voyeuristically soaks up its accumulated knowledge. Sorry for leeching for so long.
Anyway I wanted to ask (if it's not too great a taboo) how often is too often when it comes to falling off?
Since moving back to SE London in September, selling my car and purchasing a shiny bike I have taken two falls (not counting when I've been fucking about). Nothing more than bruises and road rash each time, but each time it happens I think about the risk I take every day. I am not going to stop riding, and I realise in a strange way (and as a skateboarder) that the risk is part of the fun. I guess what I want to hear are you opinions and stories on the subject. Or if this is just one of those things you're not meant to talk about tell me to shut up and I'll let it go