Friday, October 30, 2009
If This Doesn't Inspire You...
Then I don't know what will. I need to not only get a helmet asap, but once I do I will never ride without one... This is Rebecca Rae's story:
"starting at 6.30p. august 15th, i started in an alley cat bicycle race around the city i love and hate, birmingham, alabama. i was making excellent time, i was on my way to my 4th stop within 20 minutes. i was making a turn onto 14th street on my way to my 4th stop, then i don’t remember anything…
until i was riding in the back of an ambulance to UAB’s emergency. i was told i was going too fast as i hit a bad patch of pavement, and went head first over my handle bars landing directly on the crown of my head. i suffered a seizure at the sight, road rash along my left side, a black eye, and a major concussion. i was placed immediately into UAB’s NICU ( neural intensive care unit) and went into surgery early monday morning to have two sub-dermal hematomas removed to relieve a dangerous pressure on my brain, the procedure is called a bi-frontal craniotomy.
i am however, really lucky. as it has only been 5 days i am home, walking, talking, and am able to function. there are so many people who end up losing motor or brain function. i am extremely blessed.
i wasn’t wearing a helmet though i should have been.
please, if you ride a bike, for the sake of your life and mine, wear a helmet."
"starting at 6.30p. august 15th, i started in an alley cat bicycle race around the city i love and hate, birmingham, alabama. i was making excellent time, i was on my way to my 4th stop within 20 minutes. i was making a turn onto 14th street on my way to my 4th stop, then i don’t remember anything…
until i was riding in the back of an ambulance to UAB’s emergency. i was told i was going too fast as i hit a bad patch of pavement, and went head first over my handle bars landing directly on the crown of my head. i suffered a seizure at the sight, road rash along my left side, a black eye, and a major concussion. i was placed immediately into UAB’s NICU ( neural intensive care unit) and went into surgery early monday morning to have two sub-dermal hematomas removed to relieve a dangerous pressure on my brain, the procedure is called a bi-frontal craniotomy.
i am however, really lucky. as it has only been 5 days i am home, walking, talking, and am able to function. there are so many people who end up losing motor or brain function. i am extremely blessed.
i wasn’t wearing a helmet though i should have been.
please, if you ride a bike, for the sake of your life and mine, wear a helmet."
Thursday, October 22, 2009
New Bike Clothing Wants!!!
How great is this?! I love this Nari Furi Parka hoodie. Funky shaped front pockets so your keys won't fall out, hooded, covers most of the hand, and back cycling jersey pockets. And it's gray. WANTS!
Available here.
Available here.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Adidas Gets It...
Now the rest of the driving world needs too.
Far too often bikers are hit because people in their cars are doing everything but what they are supposed to do, pay attention and drive. These new Adidas shirts will hopefully raise awareness as well as look stylish. Go support them and buy one from the Adidas online store!
Far too often bikers are hit because people in their cars are doing everything but what they are supposed to do, pay attention and drive. These new Adidas shirts will hopefully raise awareness as well as look stylish. Go support them and buy one from the Adidas online store!
Picture Post!
So sorry I've been mia! It's getting crazy around here!!! Here's some pictures I've been saving to post!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
America is Slacking!
This came out and its sad. L.A. we aren't even on there! Let's step up our game!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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