Cycling Training Program-Crashing on a bike.How to avoid accident and injury of a road bike

[@147seconds]

Best cornering advice: keep your bike and body totally parallel while cornering, and also have the majority of your weight on the outside hand and foot. If turning left, push down with your right hand and foot so you push the wheels into the ground and don't lose traction. I learnt this from my coach and it's improved my cornering and descending dramatically.

[@CyclingSecrets]

Great advice - practicing all these things before you need them will improve your ability to react when they, inevitably, do. Even practicing the tuck and roll on soft lawn will help you ability to avoid injury in a crash.

[@zoso73]

Good stuff. I was in a group ride 2 days ago and it was carnage. It started 2 riders ahead of me. It was partially luck that i came out unscathed, but also not panicking and knowing to ride almost toward the crash but not into it. It's the sudden left or right swerves that cause you to take out a rider coming in at speed from your flank, which also will bring you down.

[@naimas8120]

I crashed 2 weeks ago remembering this video. I didn't reach out my hands but I slided sidewards. My shirt had cuts but I didn't have any bruises. This video actually helps.

[@ikltn1843]

Me too😢😢

[@naimas8120]

@@ikltn1843 get well soon there!

[@beniamincondrea5292]

In some newly marked roads they put slick reflective white lines (it doesn't seem like paint, but rather some tape-like structure). Be careful when turning on those, as it is likely the tires will slip. I got quite a few scars on the right side of my body, and I hope others do not have to experience the same.

[@bdfloresa]

Greater than I expected small, compacted, easy to use

[@yazandouleh9088]

This video was available since 10 years and I never came across it! I broke myself twice just because I don't know how to fall down, that is really useful, late is better than nothing

[@Brx8den]

We're all here because we just crashed. ha I went down on the outside on the road. Instinctively didn't put out any limbs, but my shoulder buried hard into the ground. Super sprained now. Thought my collarbone was going to break. Shudder just thinking of doing it again.

[@bradytulk]

4:50 I crashed like this, I did a small roll and planned to disperse the energy. What I did not plan for was the fact that I was going to slide about 8-12 feet. So if you're going a high speed, make sure to stay with it. Keep a really firm grip on the handle bar to lift yourself off the ground a bit and be prepared to see sparks from the metal scraping the ground! Better than skin scraping ;) As always, hindsight is 20/20

[@makyeebon]

Great tips. Just fell last week, and I broke fall with hand - reached out instinctively. Base of hand near wrist still sore. The tuck and roll method seems like it could work, though I think I could have landed on my shoulder or hip if I tried that? I hope I never experience a fall again, but this vid should help me better manage it if I do. I agree with yoga and stretching helping in dealing with falls. That fall happended so fast and without warning, there really is so little time to think when they happen!

[@limitless1692]

i had a roadbike accident a few days ago : downhill , high speed , dark very dark 22:00 or 23:00 o clock , without any light flashlight, no helmet . i hit myself badly to my right arm and a bit to the head. accidents happens...

[@Youtuber-hq9yr]

i broke a bone named Clavicle in situation like this,now i am suffering after operation because i cant do almost anything with my hand

[@javacofe]

nice and simple advice, and well executed video. "duck and roll" definitely helped me doing XC. Also got to remember that your bike is a tool/device - your head is the most important thing to protect. NO EXCEPTIONS

[@eduhgraficx]

Great advice. Thank you for posting.

[@LeeShipley]

This is good advice. I saw it a year ago and somehow it seeped into my reactions to a very nasty side-way sliding crash on gravel while downhill cornering a few days ago. I did not throw out my lowside hand and thus didn't break anything more than skin. It was the front wheel that lost traction so I am working now on throwing my weight back and emphasising my rear brake in such turns.

[@doosierty100]

Glad you are in good shape! Keep on keeping on.

[@dougwedel9484]

This video is more about spills than crashes. I think of crashes being a crash into something, like a car. We started a discussion group on Facebook called Car/Bike Safety -Things drivers need to know, which is where I found this video. It would be great to see a video about car/bike crashes from a cyclist's view (what can be done to avoid or minimize one) and a separate video about car/bike crashes about what drivers can do. Just had to put it out there because there is a real need on this subject.

[@CrabgrassFarmer]

This is so good! Thank you for posting such high-quality cycling content. I just subscribed.

[@dstroioi]

visually, this has to be one of the top few best opinions/hint/help videos i've seen. Thankyou very much for putting this together. Sincerely, Capt. Dstructo~strava

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

This is actually good crashing advice for inline downhill, as well. So is some of the cornering advice.

[@khakicampbell6640]

Lot's of great tips and very specific info in a short video with cool motivational jams. Thanks! Still freshhh~

[@Sprchkn]

Even if you avoid the force going up your arm, you can still break your elbow and your ulna when you land on them - I know from experience. Good advice for motorcycle riders is switching controls, as I instinctively grabbed for the clutch when shifting at around 20 MPH, which resulted in an immediate endo. My initial confusion, though short lived, robbed me of the precious time to attempt even a shoulder roll, though I think the hang on and ride it out advice is superior.

[@RhinoRacing25]

Mate, I appreciate your efforts. Well done on producing great videos and explaining things really well. Cheers!

[@CyclingSecrets]

hi Yan - Noted - not sure if there's a whole video in it but certainly we're putting together some material on improving your balance and proprioception - get those well developed and no hands os no problem. Cheers

[@bloodsord9]

I watched this video 4 years ago. since then I got hit bi cars 3 times and I always roll over the shoulder. So far I haven't had any injuries other then rashes other then one that was caused by the impact with a car rather then the tumble

[@jokernepalm]

Do you wear clothing with target signs on it?

[@bvfromruvitaliy]

The voice and music are really hypnotising :D Thanks, nice video!

[@cheery-hex]

love the animations you guys use - thanks

[@Danlovar]

1:34 Michael Bay directed this video.

[@McSpiffy88]

Would that tuck and roll work on a mountain bike ? Seems harder to do do due to the steeper angled frames .. not sure what to do then. I just had this problem few days ago, I wheelied on the front wheel for 2-3 meters as I panicked and slammed the brakes.. luckily I released as I felt like triping over and the rear wheel fell down in place and managed to stop. Not pleasant.

[@CyclingSecrets]

Glad to hear it helped.

[@MuppetAlex1]

A good video, I like the tuck and role bit. When losing it on black ice I tend to just keep hold of the bars so that I am not tempted to put my hand out. Good vid. Luck

[@phoonjzc]

Arent you afraid of hurting your head?

[@brokenbeforetime]

I like how the bikes explode when they crash. lol

[@Danlovar]

I think Michael Bay directed this video.

[@jokernepalm]

Yeah, man. The bike fuel tank bursts into flame and explodes

[@Xentrolis]

Thanks! I'm nervous, honestly. Still in rehab, and I don't know how long the hip will last. Once I get clearance, I'll start a basic fitness program...from there I imagine I'll look into bikes and go from there.

[@rommyirawan4069]

had a crash yesterday... slippery when wet, should be more carefull and lower my tyre pressure

[@Saikocity]

I've fallen both ways and yes you are absolutely CORRECT..!! First time I fell was going over a speed bump. Right before I went over it a song I didn't like came on my ipod so I looked down to change it and then WAMMMM!! Next thing I'm going over my handle bars..I stuck out my arms and almost broke my wrist..The second time I hit something invisible.. :) I was going so fast I didn't have time to react, went over the handle bars with my hands still on them.. it was MUCH MUCH less painful. :)

[@18GreenGamer]

realy good but what advice can you give to fixie riders. I am a fixie rider and have ridden with rode bikes before and cont seem to fit i very well like turns. can u help me

[@cordunmihai3821]

Very good the explanings and the animations ! Two week ago I broke my clavicula , when one of my colegs overlapted my front wheel . Shit happens .

[@CyclingSecrets]

Hi - Having your head tucked in means that your skull( and so your neck) are protected from direct impact. As you know from your accident the force exerted on your hands damaged your elbow - it's this straight on force you want to avoid - hence rolling to dissipate the energy - the tucking helps you to roll. Thats said if you're road riding at any speed - wear a helmet.

[@doosierty100]

Glad you are doing better. That's intense. How are you doing now?

[@baljeetd]

I suggest practising emergency braking when there's no one near by. It's a practical way to dramatically improve your feel for what to do, and hence your safety. Beginners should unclip cleats beforehand! This training is something I carried forward from driving & motorbiking - in fact I do an emergency braking test EVERY morning - and I'm certain it's a huge help. Do this practice in the rain too! I'm not joking! It teaches you how much you really should slow down in the wet.

[@GabrielGarcia-ip2hs]

Hi there Is there a video about avoiding overshooting the road?

[@kujin7624]

Tnx. For the tips I'm just a beginner who is afraid of crashing

[@Pliskin2894]

The funny thing about the braking before turning corners is: it applies to all bicycles. Cause I have fallen off my mountain bike braking while turning and im certain the same applies to my new road bike. Thanks for other tips for this beginner!

[@jonthorne16]

I've done aikido for many years, and the twice I've binned it on the bike I have been able to fashion a break fall which has resulted in scrapped knees and elbows etc, but nothing broken. Still, I don't do it for the fun of it. Hitting tarmac at 20mph still smarts.

[@CyclingSecrets]

We do have plans - stay posted.

[@rousseaupatrick94]

"No animated cyclists were harmed in the making of this video". What about the dudes at 1:31 hmmm?

[@Zcypot]

tuck and roll diverts all the shock to your legs and out. That is why parkour people roll when they jump form high stuff, it swings out all the force out from the upper body to bottom :). I cant find the video, but there is one on youtube that explains it better.

[@JeffJK000]

New to road bike cycling, found this really useful :-)

[@AlcibiadesHidalgo]

Thanks for posting that.

[@MatthewWalker_93_]

epic info and animations. !!!!!

[@TheAnonymousWon]

4:58, I just finished recovering from that fall. I landed on my side and fractured my greater trochanter. I was off of the bike for 3 months. :(

[@Youtuber-hq9yr]

i broke a bone named Clavicle in situation like this,now i am suffering after operation because i cant do almost anything with my right hand

[@Gymrat2006]

I have used the tuck and roll coming off my long board i wasn't wearing a helmet at the time (shame on me) it was extremely effective in saving me a lot of damage and as I was successful in getting my back to the floor before I it my head did not cause any neck of head injury. That being said always wear a helmet.

[@TheDbowtell]

Just to bear out what you say about the tuck and roll, versus the hand out, I was riding on the Ride Across Britain. Two of the riders touched wheels and both crashed. One stuck out his arm, the other tucked and rolled. One broke his collar bone, the other went on to complete the 9 day ride. I'll people figure out which was which to see if they were paying attention.

[@sklarlosangeles]

When I hit a rut, my hand is bumped off the handlebars and I lose control of the bike. I usually can regain control, but when I can't., I fall. That's when I stick out my arm and end up smashing my knee. How do you tuck and roll when you are trying to regain control of the bike/balance?????

[@jacksonwilliams5024]

What should I have i done when someone hit me and are handlebars lock and I went over the handlebar and my feet came undone and I broke my wrist

[@dougwedel9484]

Great tips, great animation. Could be more thorough, right? I did a small wheelie on a ten speed years ago not realizing someone had removed my quick release just before my ride when I was in as store. The front wheel came off and I went forward in the middle of the road. For some reason, I pushed down on the handlebars and thrust my feet forward... I started running until I was able to slow down, go back and collect my bike. Surely there are other tips or experiences people can share here in the comments section. :) Have a great day and.. just ride.

[@thisNewFoundLand]

...nice work. Thanks.

[@TheDestroyer8065]

Very good advice, Awesome :-))

[@shaharolnahar1265]

Thanks it helps alot.. Nice explotion

[@LizQuilty]

When going over the handlebars, if you leave go, the handbars can twist, resulting in sharp jabbing action into the rib cage. This in turn can cause some seriously painful broken ribs, and should be avoided at all cost (its worse on flatbars!)

[@HVTraining]

Very Nicely done!

[@Fennecfox10]

Gotta try these out sometime ; )

[@Ali_Kurt]

Thank you

[@comedyman112]

ive fallen like in the very last example(i extended the right hand towards the ground), but on wet road with white road stripes. its been almost 2 months and the base of my thumb still hurts :( do you think its that bad ? now i cant bench press for my life 'cause the thumb is forced back.

[@lilianadifiore2132]

HOLA SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ESTAS INDICACIONES EN ESPAÑOL?

[@emicram88]

This like is number 1000

[@MrOrthodoxWorldwide]

crashed today badly, front brake flip over, just out of the hospital, almost went under an suw. Thank god.

[@CyclingSecrets]

I'd certainly get it checked out.

[@theintensegamer178]

the first time (and the only time) I've come of my bike at speed was with an inexperienced cyclist who didn't pay attention to anything so when I passed him he got a freight and put on his front brake and went head over handlebars, then his rear wheel hit my rear wheel and I lost traction and swerved of into a grass bank and flew of my bike into a barbed wire fence, luckily I had a helmet so it hit the fence instead of my head.

[@tomboii7355]

Love these animations haha

[@branemarkmoriarty]

I wear knee, elbow and shoulder protection. Because I'm a noob and I crash a lot. Sure feels better than when I didn't.

[@loveofkemet]

thanks for vid

[@9MealsFromAnarchyUK]

Just come out of hospital after crashing on my bicycle, went over the top of the handlebars but somehow managed to land on my side. I broke my hip and needed surgery that involved pinning my hip back together. I count myself lucky that I didn't land on my head like in this video, better a broken hip than a broken head.

[@evelinagafarova9643]

How old do you have to be to ride on the side bit of the road?

[@maxpulido7751]

There probably is no requirement where you live. In the USA, for example, there is no requirement in most cities, but some cities will require that minors wear helmets/reflective gear at night, or will require that you ride in the right lane, and have all sorts of smaller requirements. There probably is no age limit, but just be aware that your city might have certain requirements of you if you're younger.

[@dojomojomofo]

I flipped my bike one time going down a hill and reached my arms out in front to break my fall. I hit with the heels of my hands, and while my bike gloves protected my hands from abrasion, the shock travelled up my forearm and fractured my left elbow when the joint was jammed together. That said, without a helmet, tuck & roll looks like it would be suicidal. Even with one, what a great chance you'd have of breaking your neck...

[@LKJONES0406]

Thank you. Really.

[@dlm8751]

Two weeks ago, I went down on the low side. The front wheel lost traction and down I went. I'm looking at the advice for low-side crash but in my case, I went down so fast and so hard that there was no time. Cost me 5 stitches above my I and a fractured orbital floor. Fracture is minor says the ENT, and I should expect to recover feeling in that side of my face (think dentist from hell). Still, I like the idea of rolling the bike. Hope I never have to.

[@toolazytothinkanick]

cool video, I'm suscribing!

[@AdamWarrix]

I got hit by a car two weeks ago. I did a tuck and roll. It helped but I was lucky that someone put fown some concrete to help stop my fall. I only reveived broken bones and cuts to my arm, hands, legs and face. I would like to thank the purple Hyundai for ending my cycling career early on so I didn't get my hopes up. I was only shooting for my first win in 2013. No big deal.

[@akramki]

Made a newbie mistake today, kept my pedal down on the inside of the corner. Bike donkey kicked upwards, barrelly stayed on but sheesh.. I went around 30/40 mph downhill. Dont forget the basics as well kids!

[@TheDbowtell]

My GFs mother has had hip replacements (I think both hips). I think cycling would be perfect for her. Let me know what you physio suggests to you as appropriate. The alternative is swimming I guess.

[@seanaranar12]

Nice

[@bjthedjdutchdude1992]

I remember have a tuck and roll accident when I was 14.

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

thanks CS. another good video. LOL about the animated cyclists being not harmed. After all, he can't complain, lol.

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[@joshmay8296]

I'm 12 and I was riding and I scidded on mud, fell of and went face first into a holly bush now my eye hurts and a few cuts and grazes but apart from that I'm ok

[@giladbaruchian7522]

i wouldn't advise landing on the neck or not using the hands like in this video, it means the force will all go to your spineinstead

[@mu5ic1]

I think the cycling in a group is over simplified in the video. When the wind is coming from the side the best thing to do is to overlap wheels or even move up a bit more. Just gain some skill and be aware of your mate, you'll be just fine.

[@cordela]

u don't have to use your thumb while bench pressing, just put it behind the bar next to the rest of your fingers, and press out of your wrist, as it should be: the bar should be on top of your wrist.

[@Saikocity]

That first time I LOL at myself... It was right outside of work.... I was thinking "Should I go home, or go in and work this double shift?" I got up dusted myself off, and walked my bike in.. I bent my stem in the fall :)

[@dotanator99]

If I'm hit by a car shied on what should I do?

[@rancidraw]

I've fallen sideways. I slided, but somehow managed to hit my chin at the end of the sliding. -_-

[@a.lampman2165]

I just wanted to see what that thumbnail picture was all about. I was disappointed, but at least I know how to ride a bike now.

[@neeleshkushte6023]

A couple of days back, a car hit me from behind and the impact got me flying right over the handlebars a good 4-6 feet forward. My knees got bruised and I landed on my left hand heavily with the palm bearing the most weight. The thumb and pad are sore from the impact. I was bike touring. Traffic in India is a bitch! And yes, I, too, am an Indian!! Right now, I'm okay, but in shock! Luckily, my bike got her rear tire out of true but nothing major.

[@itsEnduro]

If you don't use your arm to break fall then you might break your pelvis.?

[@michaeldowney24]

i cant tell if this real life? where do you hire your animators?

[@ModeratelyOtaku]

Very informative but the animations are funny :)

[@kirillsamovarov6193]

cool

[@MarshalPhilip]

I just crashed my road bike in wet conditions and instead of falling I landed on my feet and ran. The only thing that happened to either me or my bike was the water bottle fell out of its cage.

[@costa200]

On an MTB the higher handlebars probably would mean a faceplant because i doubt anyone would have the reaction time to completely change body position and roll.

[@Xentrolis]

I think the real thing is, this is more for people who are interested in cycling, like me. I'm 22, about six weeks out of hip replacement surgery, doc advise I stop jogging, so I need an alternative.

[@clixsyt]

Tyre? Is that a British spelling for tire?