Should i QUIT biking???

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

well should i???
suddenly after yesterday crash i came out feeling really lucky. not in the old way that was like "oh i didn't get hurt lets go do it again"
lucky as in, whoa i am lucky i didn't screw mysefl up because i actually need to be making money this summer and cant afford to break somthing and be out for the whole thing.

let me know. i have been told a lot by the family maybe its time to hang up the bike.

toning downt her riding isn't an option. if i do somthing i do it 110% not half assed. let me know what ya think.

dont think i will do it but ya never know. i have suddenly found i have a lot more riding on my decisions. i need to work, because i need money,m because i need to go to school, because i need an education, so i can have a nice job......etc.

it was funny. the first person i called when i was in the ambulance was my girlfriend. not my family to tell them i'm going to the hospital or that im hurt. but my girlfriend. its weird.

aybe these T3's are screwing with my head. who knows

[Scarface]

U were yelling Please dont tell my mom, I found that humoruos and scary lol cuase the tone of u r voice was like as if you were wasted or somthing

Oh ya, Um quiting riding well you have come a long way and i do understand your injury issues, but Its all up to you its not something we should have a say in..I think a daianese top suit and a full face would have done you much better yesterday, and if u got ur full face at the bottom when we were talking abouit it u should have gotten it it probably would have saved u from a concussion i think. ya just ride prepared i guess and
hopefully youll make a good decision, either way you go I still respect you buddy . get better soon

[counterpoint]

Yeah Totally quit! You and Protopappas can go to raves, drive lowered and bumpin' cars and hang out with your girlfriends' non-stop until they move off to college and break up with you! By that time, you will be too washed up, embarrassed and fat to ride a bike.




dumbass. dudes get hurt sometimes. All that comes out of Inshanes mouth is how much he is going to rule when he gets better...

[BenWA]

What happened?

[Reggaeman]

If you quit riding I will personally take responsibility of giving your bike to somone deserving.

Dumbass.

[Scarface]

Originally posted by BenWA
What happened?

he crashed trying to pass me and got concussed and driven off the mtn in an ambulance

[Revscene]

i hate these threads. if your going to quit, quit. dont announce it to the world. as far as letting us decide, its not our choice... but i guarantee you, after a week or two, your going to be dying to get back on a bike again:)

[NOM4D]

Originally posted by counterpoint
.... Protopappas ...

sounds greek, vre...

[Lady Gravity]

i think it's the t3's..they're screwing with your head :(

give it a week or so - don't make any decisions on ANYTHING right now. i seriously doubt you'll give it up..but then, what do i know :???:

if biking is a huge part of your life..i seriously doubt you're going to give it up.

[Craz]

Attention whore?
Yea, I dunno if I should quit biking, tell me what you think, but it's not gonna affect my decision anyways, so yea, just feel sorry for me. Thanks.

[Reggaeman]

Originally posted by Lunatik
Attention whore?
Yea, I dunno if I should quit biking, tell me what you think, but it's not gonna affect my decision anyways, so yea, just feel sorry for me. Thanks.

:lol: Its the story of Craigs life told by Craig himself! :lol:

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Lunatik
Attention whore?
Yea, I dunno if I should quit biking, tell me what you think, but it's not gonna affect my decision anyways, so yea, just feel sorry for me. Thanks.

did you just land on your head too :???:

cut him some slack eh :rolleyes:

[Zedbra]

Take some more T3's. A lot more. Get a case of beer handy, too. Write a long, pathetic note and leave it next to you. Give me your bike first.

[Del]

Maybe just ditch the clipless? I would think crashes would be alot worse witch them if your goin big/ crash on whistler or something, cuase its really tough to get out sometimes no matter how good you are. And some good safety equip. I might just take it easy (ish), but obviously that doesnt work for you.

Like the Lady said, dont make any decisions, keep pondering, time is something you do have.

[IFO]

welcome to the old man's club....

in the club we have to offset staying healthy with riding for fun...

its all about perspective...

i wouldn't give up riding, but u may have to consider steepnig back from the edge a bit...

[C.C.]

Riding is for enjoyment. If you no longer enjoy it, then take a break. When you're ready again, hop back on your bike.

The new school of riding is definitely more aggressive, big air and big consequences for errors.

IMO, I'd rather ride to three quarters of my abilities, not get hurt and just have a good time then not ride at all. But hey, that's just me.

[Schaefdog]

Howdy pal. Im not gonna give you chit like the other guys about whoring attention because I know where your coming from. I think that if biking is something you do because you love it, you need to keep doing it. I know that biking is my absolute favorite thing in the world to do. No matter how hard I tried, I couldnt quit. If you ride to be good, or ride for reasons other than the love of riding, then maybe you should take up something you really love. Its a hard decision but Its ultimately one that you have to make for yourself. I would be sad to see you go because I think that you have a lot of talent that you could put to use. Think about it. Please let us know what you decide tho.

[BOUCH]

what did u do? did u just get a concussion and you are going to quit riding the bikes because of it???

[Neo]

im thinking of quitting freeriding and only riding XC. too much carnage and potential for serious injury. and im not getting any younger :S but i'll never quit biking altogether.

[white ri0t]

lose the clipless.
Learn how to heal yourself without drugs.
bulk up at the gym


but if you do quit riding, make sure that you find something else in your life to make it worth while, otherwise you'll just end up hating yourself. If you don't having something to look forward to, well then it's all over.

I personally am amazed at my lack of carnage, considering what I get away with. but what really bugs me is how I used to ride my road bike, it's a miracle I am still alive.

[Jee Force]

Originally posted by Dante Alighieri
im thinking of quitting freeriding and only riding XC. too much carnage and potential for serious injury. and im not getting any younger :S but i'll never quit biking altogether.

Dont do it blaine.
You'll get so bored and just end up doing the same stuff on your XC bike.

[Neo]

Originally posted by Jee Force
Dont do it blaine.
You'll get so bored and just end up doing the same stuff on your XC bike.

hahaha yea, with my luck i'll try some drop to tranny on a pinner xc bike and snap the fork and then there'll be real carnage :eek:

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

pfffffft.....all you haters!!!


you really think i would quit? and give the ground the satisfaction of knowing it won. F@CK that sh@t, i'll have to tear it up even more now.

yes this thread was a desperate cry for attention, yes im bored.

but really your replies made me see how much i love biking. i actually copied the page just so if i ever think about leaving this sport i can read it and all will be good again.


hey diggler: clipless didn't do that....hardtail at high speed into ruts does that. i can get out fine. ask anyone who saw me bail dong the wallrides. i was out in an instant no problem. those dont hinder they help. at least my feet aren't bouncing off the pedals on the way down the hill.
plus i am lucky i go to the gym. good thing i do otherwise i may have broken some bones.







lets hear it for biking

:beer:

[trout]

Don't quit riding..... quit crashing. Riding isn't dangerous at all, it's the crashing that will mess you up. You can ride within your abilities and still learn things.

[SPeck]

ditch the clipies :D

[wilkez]

hey andrew...i dont know you that well but i was there yesterday. i know getting hurt riding blows, but i dont think you should give it all up for once crash. everybody in their biking career is gonna have a big crash at once time or another, as with any other extreme sport. its part of the game. probably the best feeling you will have is once ur better, getting back on ur bike and rippin it up again all summer. (ive gone thru it with other sports).

its time to call it quits when you fall ever few weeks with another concussion. then its causing a problem and you are starting to risk pemanent damage. but you had a wipe out so its all good.

so my vote it dont quit it yet, especially after what you have accomplished dude.

my suggestions: get some armour and a full face, makes you feel a lot more secure riding and it helps a lot. i know its a little late now but in the future it will help you out.

[Kyle the Hun]

Quit? What are you on? Too many T3's thats for sure.
I just had a horrible crash, bad concussion, seizure, out for 3 weeks. The whole 3 weeks all I could think about is getting back on my bike and ripping it up... I'm almost back to riding now, and I'm more stoked on riding then I almost ever have been. Take a 2 week break and see how much you think about biking dude. You'll realize how much you love it.

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

it takes me 10 minutes to get out of bed. when i wake in the night to go the bathroom by the time i get there i feel like i'm gonna pee myself

[How]

I agree with the old man's club, Curtis you and I are all at the same age, and going through the same thing, it's a trend: at a certain point you see your priorities, I don't plan on going pro, so I don't wish to ruin my body, therefore everything I do is a calculated risk, you can still be a freakin' sick rider, but you get the point... more about being smooth and style than hucking your meat.

[speed metal]

It's all about deciding if you want to walk in the future.

If you can't tone it down try a different part of the sport. Road biking, BMX racing, flatland etc. There is sooo much to riding but alot people would rather dis' a group without acknowledging that
they are cyclists too.

[rcoope]

You MUST find a way to balance your courage level and your skill level. If you are constantly pushing and getting badly hurt, and you are not progressing much faster than everyone else, you're DOING IT WRONG. I hang out a lot with para-rider justin tilson. You can read some of his story at www.justintilson.com. he paralysed himself by overshootibng a dirt jump in Ontario in 1997. The last words out of his mouth before the last jump were, "What's the worst that could possibly happen?" At the time of he accident, he could barely walk properley from his previous round of injuries. He was tryig desperately to become a pro downhiller, but ultimately did not have the skill level to get there. He found that out the hard way.
That is NOT THE WAY TO DO IT!

At any age, you want to learn by consistently pushing yourself about 10% each day, not 30%. Try to ride mostly in that regime where you feel very confident about what you're doing, and only go beyond that when you really feel you're riding very well. Work at it though. When you're having a good day take advantage of it by doing as much new stuff as you can without getting too tired. Jumping in particular is very very dangerous, and I think the only sort-of safe approach is to go to the BMX track or skate park and do literally hundreds of dead sailors over tables. Learn on a hardtail or BMX. Big bikes are not for learning.

By the way, Andrew, I would make the case for losing the clips in based on the above argument. I do not beleive that it is possible to get your jumping to the highest possible level of consistency using SPDs. You want to jump in the manner of the most experienced BMX riders, who generally exhibit much greater control than most mountain bikers and appear to take a lot of exit options with them into the air. Most 26" riders look more like unguided missles of fate in comparison, and I think the SPDs may trap you in that regime.

I'm 33, and I am ten years older than the next oldest expert trials rider in BC. I'm also the oldest guy on Norco, except maybe Hoots. I ride trials, BMX (Leeside - yay!), Shore and the Bike Park. I intend to keep doing this as long as I can, by BEING CAREFUL!

ps. My face is all cut up right now from smacking a log at Kits beach. Yes it's still dangerous even when you're careful.

[StefB]

Yiiiikkkeeeeeeeeeeees!!That article is one hell of an eye opener. :eek:

[ReCkLeSs RiDeR]

that was a preety bad crash, or it looked like it, I couldn't believe it was you. I was behind you(with in viewing distance) then I stopped and took a break and then you were lying across the trail:eek: it was preety scary. I don't thinkyou should really stop riding but get a body suite and definetly a fullface, I think they should be a must for whistler, not that they save everything but they help! Good luck

[corey@nsmb.com]

Mr. Coope, that was inspiring and so very true. Thanks. :)

Andrew, take the time while you are sitting out hurt and think about things. You ride because you love to ride, try not to let a bad crash shake your love for the sport.

Bad crashes are just one of many ways that this sport shows that we are all mortal. Be happy you walked away as you did!

[Scarface]

Originally posted by ReCkLeSs RiDeR
that was a preety bad crash, or it looked like it, I couldn't believe it was you. I was behind you(with in viewing distance) then I stopped and took a break and then you were lying across the trail:eek: it was preety scary. I don't thinkyou should really stop riding but get a body suite and definetly a fullface, I think they should be a must for whistler, not that they save everything but they help! Good luck

which one were u?? i was litterally behind Arnold..like wiht in 30 cms i think i almost like ran over him but luckily i rode off the side of the burm at the bottom cause as he fell he went straight in front of me

[Neo]

good luck with the recovery andrew. and thanks robin for that bit of insight.

i'm still thinking of quitting freeriding in favor of XC myself. it mostly has to do with the fact that i'm a single parent and the ONLY provider for my son. i dont like the thought of what his life would be like if something happened to me.

[Brad Dawg]

Poor Cho and Arny got owned on a line by me.
I think Sombri-Cho should pack'er in too! ahhaha
Arny's gonna come out of this one a new man, and boost it like its never been boosted before. Just get up there again and give'r Arny. If you land in the hospital again, you can count on me for a ride home, if you buy me a BC burger! ahhahaha

I hope you feel better soon so we can go rip some more Whistler/Wallrides.

Thanks to all the people that helped Andrew out, because i wasnt there to see it all happen, although i did start out last on the rip down a line:o

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

thanx for all the comments. if a kid ever thought no one wanted him around this thread sure knew how to cheer him up.

it the fact that i can barely wash my own hair and brush my teeth by myself that is really depressing. i look at how much worse that could have been. and i've been told since i did black out and dont remember that it was pretty bad, i consider myself to ave gotten off way lucky. someone somewher had the prayers out for me.

as for the whole losing the clipless....we'll see. i've been trying to phase them out slowly. but they weren't why i crashed. stupidity was the reason for that. i just landed in the wrong place. the way i think it happend was i landed in a rut and the handlebars went sideways. all i remember was having nothing to hold onto. whether my feet came out or not doesn't really matter if im falling anywayz.


well i a week i will be good. gonna go to the doc and get the shoulder re-examined tomorrow. i think it may be partially seperated still.

as i told wade on saturday...."we can rebuild him, we can make him bigger faser stronger, quicker, and then get on a bike after 6 months and kick all our asses"

its all about the determination.

[switch]

Originally posted by Dante Alighieri
i'm still thinking of quitting freeriding in favor of XC myself. it mostly has to do with the fact that i'm a single parent and the ONLY provider for my son. i dont like the thought of what his life would be like if something happened to me.

So true. Just do what you like, but play it safe. Saying it isn't fun because you aren't going balls-to-the-wall is totally wrong. I enjoy riding leisurely with my daughter just as much as a ride in the mountains. It's about enjoying all the moments, not just the 1.2 seconds of air off a drop.

Andrew, get some rest, let your body heal, and try and focus on other things. Bad injuries such as the one you had can traumatize you for a while, causing your thoughts to be slightly irrational. Decisions should be made when feeling good.

Blaine, try the epic type riding. A nice mix of XC and easy DH is good for the body, mind, and soul. Just don't go shaving your legs.

[ReCkLeSs RiDeR]

Originally posted by Scarface
which one were u?? i was litterally behind Arnold..like wiht in 30 cms i think i almost like ran over him but luckily i rode off the side of the burm at the bottom cause as he fell he went straight in front of me


I wasn't right behind you guys, but I could see you, I think on sunday I was wearing an orange superman t shirt and black roach pants.

[Chadillac]

Originally posted by IFO
welcome to the old man's club....

in the club we have to offset staying healthy with riding for fun...

its all about perspective...

i wouldn't give up riding, but u may have to consider steepnig back from the edge a bit...

Exactly.

[KOW49]

if u really love biking which means u love biking. If you stop doing something u love and that is a part of u, u will fall into a depression. dont rob yourself of your love.
I know i could think about quiting but i really couldnt

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

i think my crash really opened my eyes. i joke around about ti all the time. but the fact that people who were there and were trying to talkt o me but i was passed out scares the crap outta me. i have had quite a few bad head injuries in my short life. doctor says it goes 1+1=3 now...and he aint kidding. if you have one...then have another its 3 times worse for you. its not good.

i'll still be big boosting....gonna start a help me buy a dainese top half suit fund....and contributors??? i went to the clinic today. had blood in my urine again. which aint good as i have previously damaged my kidneys(grouse 2001) and he did a thing with my head to see how it was...still have symptoms of my concussion meaning it was really bad. i still get random headaches out of nowhere.

dainese suit fund begins with YOU.

[inshane]

:)

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

hey shane....im on your side now....it sucks being on the outside looking in.

[inshane]

:P

[Kyle the Hun]

Originally posted by sir HUCK-A-LOT
hey shane....im on your side now....it sucks being on the outside looking in.

Didn't you just crash on the weekend?
It's only been a couple days dude. :rolleyes:
Shanes been out for months
And having signs from your concussion 3 days later isn't that bad, it's just a normal concussion.
If your seriously thinking of quitting (but it sounds like your not), then you need to do some thinking about why you bike.

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

shat up u before i smack u.....





:lol: im just kidding. even tho my stay on this side of the fence is temp. (hopefully) i can full relate to how shane feels. i wanted tog o hop on the bike today but the dizzy sensation sin my head made me stop. i am not even supposed to be driving right now doc said.

[KOW49]

Originally posted by sir HUCK-A-LOT
hey shane....im on your side now....it sucks being on the outside looking in.

i was out for awhile too just got back after a week. last time i tore all the back muscles tok 7 months of shit to get it back and its still easy to reinjure

i hit a jump and landed on my head front tire cased but i fliped onto my head :lol: dude u gonna just have to wear more pads DHing dude. It really makes a difference.


remember whistler u have more runs because u get chair lift up

more runs = more chances

pushing limits so much in that short amount of time = injury


at whistler u have to be careful u get tired at the end of the day and its a heavy used track

please be careful at whistler


if i could and had a job i would give u a donation :) im 15

i believe in body armor and im trying to buy some myself


damn money
:rolleyes:

[Kyle the Hun]

Originally posted by sir HUCK-A-LOT
shat up u before i smack u.....





:lol: im just kidding. even tho my stay on this side of the fence is temp. (hopefully) i can full relate to how shane feels. i wanted tog o hop on the bike today but the dizzy sensation sin my head made me stop. i am not even supposed to be driving right now doc said.

Yeah I've been out for 3 weeks from my head thing, and now its getting better, and I am so stoked on riding again it's awesome.
Sometimes little breaks help you out.

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

yeah dood,
we were pushing the limits. i was racing people down the trails. took cho once on the inside of one of the turns. remarkbly it is a hard trail to pass on. especially if you are racing someone who is half decent. the insides are so loose to go there is almost suicide and most of the turns are really shallow and quick. plus the straights have jumps and aren't all that wide. i managed tot ake cho in the same spot on 2 different runs. it was an area that made you really slow down and allowed me to just dive the inside and skid round and cut him off. killed all my speed but didnt allow himt o pass.

i got pretty ballsy near the end and tried a dumb pass. i paid.

[white ri0t]

I'm not thinking of quiting biking.

[switch]

Originally posted by Derek Diggler
I'm not thinking of quiting biking.

You aren't even thinking, period. :P

[inshane]

ive been out for 7 months..
Im not gona be 100% for over a year or more.

Im not quiting biking. :)

[white ri0t]

Originally posted by switch
You aren't even thinking, period. :P

That is cuz I am to busy riding. cummin to the twoonie on thurs? I'll be there, volunteering.

P.S. Atta boy, Shane :)

[switch]

Originally posted by Derek Diggler
That is cuz I am to busy riding. cummin to the twoonie on thurs? I'll be there, volunteering.

P.S. Atta boy, Shane :)


Can't - have to go to Victoria. Will be at the trail day on Sunday though.


My kudos to Shane also. Way to stay positive. It's the only way to live.

[white ri0t]

I am not sure if I will hit the trail day, I don't have the clothes :lol: I only have nice stuff. That is, as nice as clothes get with me.

[switch]

Originally posted by Derek Diggler
I am not sure if I will hit the trail day, I don't have the clothes :lol: I only have nice stuff. That is, as nice as clothes get with me.

Wear your riding clothes, bring your bike, and walk it up and down the trail with the rest of the posers. ;)

The trail day is on Bottle Top, the only trail on Seymour I've never ridden. Show up at JH at 8:30am and get free breakfast and a ride up to the trail. Or hike in from Hyannis. If you show up, you get your name entered in a draw for prizes. Bring other people, like Roadrash Arnold.

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

i'd dig if my shoulder wasn't bust...i can barely walk and can't use my left arm for anything. i would make a dman good foreman though...keep that diggler character in line good.