September 23, 2008 at approximately 11am, Pete Falcon tripped and fell. But unlike normal falls, this was almost left him disabled for life. Flesh was ripped from the shin, and cuts and bruises in other parts of his body. Also his back was hurting from being twisted in the fall. Pictures can still be found on the internet of the terrible wound to the shin. Doctors around the world still marvel that he can even walk today. (well I through that last sentence in for effect) But many did wonder if he would heal normally. (not that he does much normally) But now one year to the date, he is still riding strong, walking just fine, and if you didn't know about the accident, you would never suspect anything. The scar is still rather crude looking, but healed up of course.
So Pete, take it easy and don't jump over any walls on this anniversary.
- Monocogman
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Thanks for bringing that back to our memory Monocogman. But to celebrate, I will find some rough trail to ride early tomorrow. I did take a good spill on Monday though, but in a sandy wash, so the landing was rather easy. You ask, "how did you fall in the wash?" Glad you asked. Well I descended down a rather steep short section, and the front tire sunk into the sand, and a thorny bush next to the trail seemed to reach out and grab the handlebars and next thing you know, I was airborne into the sand. No pain, no gain as they say. Well there wasn't much pain, so I didn't gain anything. Thankfully out of sight, so not even the ego was bruised.
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