I’m in Whistler, B.C. and have been riding the bike park all day. Unfortunately, the bike park has completely kicked my ass. I took two nasty falls in the same spot (once before lunch, and once right after). Bent up my index finger on my left hand, so it’s sore and swollen. Have a really nasty bruise and scrape on my chest (also swollen), bit my tongue pretty good, and then took a smash to the face right through my full-face helmet. Got a nice big fat lip. I have to say that that helmet probably saved my face in a very real way. Had it not been full face, I may only have half a jaw. Whew.
Here’s a little photo of my lip.
It’s not so bad, but it did shake me up a bit.
I also blew the cartridge in my front fork, giving me a $70 repair bill.
However, I have to say, it’s been one of the funnest days of the year, despite a few mishaps. I’d do it all again in a second.
Can’t believe I’ll be here 3 more days.
Here’s a photo of the cliff drop I did just before hanging up the helmet for the night. It’s only about 8 feet, but it’s a blast.
See ya’ll when I get back.
Lacy
July 3rd, 2008
Hey that’s GLC!
jason
July 7th, 2008
You forgot to mention that it ripped off all the facial hair on the sides of your face.