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To: wrrock

Sliding on your back for 15’ on asphalt must be an interesting experience. Probably will feel like a blistering sunburn for 2 months.


20 posted on 09/24/2020 10:08:14 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2
Having survived multiple motor and by-cycle crashes, yes, "Pavement Rash" sucks eggs.

And repeatedly cracks open while healing.

22 posted on 09/24/2020 10:21:39 PM PDT by doorgunner69 (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
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To: dragnet2
Sliding on your back for 15’ on asphalt must be an interesting experience. Probably will feel like a blistering sunburn for 2 months.

A few decades ago I was a regional champion and nationally ranked bicycle racer. I have slid on the pavement a lot further than that. Typically, you end up with a some road rash which like you say is similar to a sunburn, but with some deep scratches or worse from gravel or debris on the surface of the pavement. The courseness of the surface also can make a big difference. But if you are very active and are able to ignore discomfort... it usually does not slow you down much and gets better within a week or two depending on how deep your wounds are and if you are able to get them completely cleaned out.

I can remember getting up and picking decent sized pieces of gravel out of my skin. I still have a one inch diameter scar from a piece of gravel that is just to the side of my elbow where I slid about 50 feet across a couple lanes. The furthest I ever slid was in the winter when I hit a patch of ice in the morning, but my winter clothing protected my skin and I was still able to go on an 80 mile bike ride with just a little extra ventilation in my clothing.

These days I can end up with worse pains from activities where I don't even know what I did.

35 posted on 09/25/2020 12:42:08 AM PDT by fireman15
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