mwickes

Everyone who rides knows that there are inherent dangers. A big part of that is what fuels us, pushing to our limits and getting the adrenaline going. But everybody has to know their bodies and listen to what they are saying. A small bump on the head may not seem like much at the time but if it is followed quickly by another the consequences can go through the roof. I grew up with a guy who took a solid hit on the football field and decided to go back in a few plays later. He delivered the hit on the next play and made it back to the sideline to collapse into a massive brain hemorrhage. Watching a buddy almost die puts things in perspective. A year later a doctor told me I needed to stop playing due to my own head injuries and his words carried a lot more weight then. I'm not saying we need to ride around in a bubble suit but listen to what your body is telling you. Sometimes calling it a day can seem like the hard choice but being healthy to ride again should be an easy one.

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