There is no way to ease into this, so It will just be easier to be blunt.
Yesterday morning on my way home, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. Essentially I was traveling out of town on W Locus St. Those of you who know Wilmington, will know that W Locus is one way, and has two lanes. I was in the left lane as I crossed 73, a car pulled out into the right lane. As we neared Nelson, the car began to slow down in what I assumed was an attempt to turn right. But unfortunately they tried turning left from the right lane. I ended up bouncing off the car, riding over an 8″ curb and having to lay it down stopping just shy of a wooded area, that began a steep descent into a creek bed.
Upon impact with the car my foot was crushed between the motorcycle and the car. With everything I have been preaching, this should be the proof you are looking for. I was wearing my Helmet, Tour Master Jacket, Icon back protector, Speed and strength gloves, and Icon boots. Because of these items, I stood up after wrecking, got my bike stood up. I was walking around instantly after coming to a stop. I am not gonna lie, I did have to go to the hospital for X-rays, but no broken bones, just a bruised foot. My Icon boots saved not only my foot but my ankle as well.
This last little tid-bit is for those who like to say I am just going up to the gas station, or I am just going around the corner, I don’t need to put anything on. Well, yes you do. I was only 2 miles from my house. The cop tried to tell me I was lucky, he mentioned there are a lot of motorcycle accidents in that area, and most of them are not so fortunate. I said it’s not lucky, its called wearing your gear. And he agreed.
Whether you are a rider or a passenger, this stuff works. And on those days when it is 90 degrees, and your first thought is that it is too hot for the helmet, jacket, gloves and all that. Well here is another motto to live by. “Tis Better To Sweat Than To Bleed”
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OH MY!!! I am glad that you are ok! Like I said before I only thought that wearing a helmet was needed. The fact that you have no broken bones is great news. Ironic that this happened while you were writing a blog I think you should post it all over and let others learn from you. I hope your bike is ok also.
Your entire blog is really nicely done, Jared. You know that I can relate on the grounds of protective gear while horseback riding. What I think is the most important about your perspective here is that you bring light to other protective gear, such as boots and vests– these are neglected, yet very important. Your mixture of facts, information about products, and personal stories is very effective. You will receive 100/100 for the project.