Today, whilst riding my brand new dirt bike for the first time, the chain broke and slashed me down the back of the left leg with such force that it chipped the bone. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while BMXing I felt my chain break loose. I only looked down for a split second, and that's all it took for me to crash into a young scooter kid, breaking not only my own nose and elbow, but both his arms. FML
Today, I was riding my bike when I passed a derelict house that recently burned. Curious, I dismounted and went inside. I stepped on a nail, and while I was staggering in agony, I hit a weak spot in the floor and broke my other leg. FML
Today, I was having motorbike lessons. We were parked by the side of the circuit when one side of my gloves dropped on the ground. I tried to pick it up without getting off the bike. I lost balance, fell off the bike and the bike landed on my leg, trapping me. 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, 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 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, my friend and I were racing on our bicycles when my chain snapped. I went over the handlebars and slid, on my back, for about ten feet. FML
Today, I fell off my bike. I grazed my knee, shin, thigh, hip, collar bone, shoulder and face. I also strained my wrist. As I was wheeling my bike away, I stung my other leg on nettles. FML
Today, I took my motorbike out for the first time ever, after having waited for five weeks for it to be returned from the mechanics. Three hours later and I crashed after getting caught in the rain and hitting an oil patch on the road. Looks like I won't be riding until it's fixed. Again. FML
Today, I was riding on a stationary exercise bike at home, when I went to get off, my shorts got stuck under the seat. I dangled half upside down until my shorts ripped and I fell on the ground face first breaking my front tooth. I broke my tooth riding a bike that doesn’t even move. FML
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Top comments
ama1733 11
Jesus OP! That sounds super painful. FYL indeed
airdude25 18
I'm so sorry OP! Make sure you dealership/Company pay for all the medical bills.
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Comments (48)
ama1733 11
Jesus OP! That sounds super painful. FYL indeed
HappyItalian 38
I wouldn't even wish that on my worst enemy. Sounds absolutely painful, sorry OP.
LyricaSilvan 30
Oh god! I hope you're gonna be all right. That sounds horrible.
Welshite 40
That would grind anyone's gears.
ItzLive 0
I love edgy jokes
airdude25 18
I'm so sorry OP! Make sure you dealership/Company pay for all the medical bills.
LouGout 0
Are you f'n kidding me?! Why are they responsible because he is a dumbass? What should you be wearing when you are riding? Long pants and riding boots! Also, you are supposed to inspect your ride.
arrouz 13
If it was powerful enough to chip a bone, it won't really matter all that much what he's wearing.
LouGout 0
Riding boots and long pants are a lot more resistant than skin.
airdude25 18
The reason is that there was a weak link in the chain from the factory causing the chain to snap... and if there is a broken chain flying you are going to get hurt.
Lalala579121 28
16 - Would you inspect a bike that you just bought? If it's brand new that's the dealer's job to inspect it.
brooklyn0118 22
Brand new from the dealership or sitting in your garage for years any experienced rider knows to do a full check of the bike. It's as simple as that. And to wear proper gear. He probably wouldn't be in the hospital if he was wearing proper riding gear.
dinosaurs22 9
Just curious how you guys know he wasn't wearing proper gear? I've known plenty of people who have been hurt on dirt bikes while wearing all their gear.
Lalala579121 28
There's also nothing to suggest that OP is an experienced rider. And the gear is meant to protect you mostly from sliding along the ground, it isn't designed to protect against being hit with a broken chain moving at high speed.
PapiiChuloo 4
Thats the thing, they dont. Motocross pants arnt even thick. Not anywhere thick enough to stop a chain either. Jeans wouldn't either. & for the riding boots, they dont come up all the way over your knee so there is still room for injury. Plus its funny how people blame the rider for the company's fault. Im pretty sure all of you wouldn't get a brand new car from the dealership inspected after you just bought it.
MrBreaks 5
#39 actually i still would considering if they "don't know" they aren't reliable.
ThexFroggyGirl 21
Jesus.. I can't even imagine the amount of pain you must have felt. Hope the healing process is a quick and easy one!
oyooooooooo 2
omg, hope your alright OP!! that sounds awful!!:(:(
saddadnmke 10
that's an unfortunate "chain" of events. I hope you're ok and not afraid to ride again.
TheBrenster 2
My street bike did this at 100mph. Been 3 years and I still don't walk right. Really good protective gear is expensive, but now you know it's more than worth it.
Qandol 26
Just reading this made me have pain in my bones, hope all goes well OP.