I've been riding Road and Gravel prior but started to get into MTB riding. I now have an Analog and E-bike and loving the freedom, seclusion, and lack of cars of the trails.
Went riding and was having a great time up in the California Sierras up until I went OTB hard. No major injuries to me and the bike will be ok after some work to the derailer. This has been my biggest fear. I instinctually rolled to my right side to avoid landing on the device and took the brunt of the fall to my right shoulder and leg.
Any other cyborgs in the group that have any recommendations? I'm thinking chest pad but not sure if there's something else other than acting my age (43) and going slower. Picture post fall 😆
by True_Alternative5163
4 Comments
43 is still young when there are guys in their 70s still mountain biking.
You should have a conversation with your cardiologist or GP about what they recommend to protect the external components of your device. Being turned into a lawn dart is probably less of a concern than coming in contact with the bike in a crash (bars to the chest)
Also, find some skill clinics that you can get a refresh on bike handling since mtb is very different from road or gravel riding.
Yolo
i also have an ICD. Got it when i was 10, first Cables, to short since 10 Years.
i don’t ride heavy trails since a crash where i Land on it. Vest saves it – but i have a Family. They are more important.
what does “acting your age” mean? Seems like you’re doing everything you should be doing, otherwise known as enjoying life and being outside!
A quick google search reveals some shirts with insert protection like https://www.vitalbeat.com/pacemaker-protection/ and https://www.paceguard.com/. I would also suggest some gloves to absorb sweat and keep your grip sticky, along with some hand protection
Ditto about skill clinics being a good idea, since bike skills required for mtb can be very different from road and gravel due to the obstacles and varying terrain.