What to do in the event of an off?

ahem, derail alert Gerr'outa ma fred!

[Dave20046]

I've just been on the phone to my instructor
"Hi it's dave"
"still in one piece haha" fudge. Ahh well subsidised advanced lessons can't be a bad thing.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

ahem, derail alert Gerr'outa ma fred!

My bad, its the newcomer, not me.

[_Stretchie_]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

I was talking about Stretchies nuts. When he had his off in Wales he nearly had them sliced off by the bike that came a little too close for comfort as he slid over the road I believe

Yep, I rolled over to see the big round headlight of a GSX1400 getting bigger as it approached 'me boyz'.

The world promptly fell outa my bottom but he managed to change direction quick enough.









I still give them a gentle pat every morning in thanks of them not abandoning me at that moment

[ophic]

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

big round headlight of a GSX1400 getting bigger as it approached 'me boyz'.

ooh that woulda been a bruiser

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

I would think there's really not much time to think AND act, has anyone actually thought "Oh crap I'm coming off, quick into the position! " Just doesn't seem realistic to me. The whole relaxation thing clearly makes sense but how easy is it to actually do that when in that situation? Or is it more, dare I say it, a practice thing?!

Those of you who have come off, do you find that any previous experience of falling off mountain bikes (as LP has) or trials bikes sort of "sets you up" for an off?

Iv come off at 40 in the rain before and was sliding into the other side of the road. I could feel my side getting really hot while sliding so made the decision to flip to the other side. Turns out my pants where melting to me and managed to save myself more pain

Id say falling off toughens you up for it and you kind of know how to fall. I skateboard and tend to fall at least 3/4 times everytime I go out. Main thing is try not to stick your hands out and if your rolling maybe bring you limbs in a bit so there not smashing on the ground

I have come off a few times on diff bikes and try to kick/slide/roll away from them.

Incedent above sent my bike straight on into the back of a car so I took the chance and slid into the other side of the road!