Today, I rode my new bike for the first time. I made it less than 100 feet from my driveway before I was almost flattened by someone driving on the wrong side of the road. Upside: I managed to get out of the way. Downside: I did it by slamming my brand new, expensive bike into a wall. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was riding my bike down a road I know is quite hazardous. Having almost been hit in the same spot the day before, I rode across the intersection very satisfied without having been injured. Until I crashed into the guy front of me and flipped over my handlebars. FML
Today, I received my new e-bike. I could barely afford it but I desperately needed a method of transportation. On my second ride, I splashed through a fresh sidewalk. There was sidewalk in the chain, in the brakes, everywhere. There goes my brand new bike. FML
Today, I bought a new bike from a sporting goods store. I secured the bike in the back seat and slammed the door shut, but I didn't pay close enough attention to the placement of the handlebars. I had to return the bike to pay for the shattered window. FML
Today, I decided to get some exercise for the first time in months. I went to the store and bought a brand new bicycle and all the necessary paraphernalia. I drove a half hour to a bike trail, unloaded the bike, and started riding. 10 feet later, the chain snapped. FML
Today, after spending hundreds of dollars on parts and tools, and hours of research to teach myself how to perform the work, I upgraded my bike. It was also today that I made it 4 blocks from my house on my first ride before I hit a curb and broke my collarbone. FML
Today, I got on the train with my bike, leaning it up against the wall. After a while, it began to slide down the wall and wobble, so I dashed out to catch it. As I ran for it, I slipped and crashed into it, knocking it into an old man and busting the rear brake. FML
Today, after finally getting up the nerve to take my motorcycle to up 75 mph on the freeway, I made it off in one piece, only to fall off my bike in the mall parking lot. FML
Today, I rode my bike to work. While biking on the road, I gave a hand signal for turning left. A car passing the opposite way veered towards me and attempted to give me a high five. I now have cuts all over my body and my bike is in two pieces. FML
Today, while riding my bike on the sidewalk, I came across a ladder. To avoid bad luck, I swerved around it into the street. I got hit by a car. FML
Today, I had my girlfriend drive me to go buy a motorcycle. I rode it 50 minutes home, got in the drive way, put the kick stand down, and then lost my balance and fell on the other side. I paid $3000 to drop it in the first hour and break the turn signal off. FML
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Top comments
lat187 18
Upside: You are okay (and still able to post to FML) Downside: Hundreds of people will still say YDI
TheBelt 19
Forget about the bike, at least you're still safe.
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Comments (30)
annas3 10
hope you had a warranty!
AnalAssassin1 14
You don't know what a warranty is do you? .__.
CallMeWindSock 24
I think you mean insurance. And if the bike was bought new, chances are she does.
larrena2377 26
Bikes are replaceable, you are not. Glad you're safe, OP.
ToxicTyrael 26
Could you remember the drivers plate? You should call the police. Glad you're not injured.
cooltatgar 31
Did you get the car's plate number? We are glad you are safe :)
TheBelt 19
Forget about the bike, at least you're still safe.
MrSassypants 34
I know you mean well, but I can't help but laugh at your comment because your profile picture makes it seem like you're being very sarcastic.
lat187 18
Upside: You are okay (and still able to post to FML) Downside: Hundreds of people will still say YDI
felipe2342 18
YDI is always disproportionately high because people hit it by accident and can't undo it.
smackaroonial 20
People will also say he deserves it because he's a biker, and for some reason people hate bikers. I love cycling, so I feel OP's pain.
Tavers 19
697 at this very moment, as a matter of fact.
WitEluded 13
The bike can be repaired more easily than you.
JMichael 26
It was either the bike or you.
beeferjay 34
I hope you were wearing a helmet..
Aquila_Umbrae 26
Bicycle rights!!!