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My First Crash

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Today I met up with Marzouq again to go riding. We met in front of Galleria 2000 like yesterday and we headed off onto the Gulf road. As we were getting onto the gulf road from Salmiya I fucked up and ended up crashing onto the ground and sliding towards the curb.

I am still not sure exactly what happened. I have played the scene over and over in my head and my current conclusion is I was taking the curb at a speed faster than I was comfortable with and I stupidly pulled the brakes too hard and locked up the front wheel making it slide under me. I crashed on to the ground and me and the bike both slid towards the curb.

It all happened really fast except one part felt like it was in slow motion. The view suddenly shifted to inside the helmet and I was on the floor sliding towards the black and yellow curb and I can very clearly see my helmet visor getting scratched and finally I stopped.

I got up, and looked around to see if any cars were coming. I saw Marzouq had already stopped his bike behind me so that the cars could drive around us. I then proceeded to lift my bike up when Marzouq came and took over and told me to go sit down. He asked me if I was hurt and I looked down and saw my jeans had torn at my knees and I was bleeding. I went sat down, took out my camera and started taking pictures of Marzouq moving my bike and then of my injuries.

My left knee was scraped, the left side of my waist also, I had a tiny scrape on my left elbow and another scratch on my right leg. Finally my left wrist was hurting me a bit.

We parked the bike and noticed the left foot rest had brkoen off so we called TriStar to come pick up the bike. They told us they already had found out about the crash and the bike truck was on its way. Talk about excellent customer service. Marzouq wanted to take me to the hospital but I told him to pass by my place first so I could change and take Nats car.

I got home, took off my watch (knew I needed to take it off for the xtray), got into shorts and a tshirt and left again with Nat and Marzouq. We got to the hospital and two hours later I left with bandages everywhere and my left hand in a cast. Yes, I have been typing this post with one hand, its a pain!

I am back home now. I am disappointed my hand is in a cast because it means I won’t be riding for a while. My favorite jeans are ripped which totally messed up my wardrobe. But, I am glad I came out of the fall with minor injuries. If I was an unsafe rider wearing shorts, tshirt and no helmet you can bet I wouldn’t be here typing this post. I regret not having gotten biking jeans. I was actually gonna post about Draggin Jeans the other day. If I was wearing them me knee wouldn’t have gotten messed up.

Here are some pictures, the ones marked GRAPHIC are you guessed it, graphic pictures.

Marzouq moving my bike
My busted knee (GRAPHIC)
My waist (GRAPHIC)
My leg (GRAPHIC)
My elbow (GRAPHIC)
My scratched helmet
Me waiting to have my cast put on

I have to end this post with a special thanks to Marzouq who was a true friend today. Thanks dude!



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Oct 6, 2006

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77 Comments, add your own...

  1. 1. aatif | October 6th, 2006 at 5:24 pm

    am glad you are fine, and thus, you wrote about it.. well, thats how you learn.. remember when we start riding a bicycle with both feet high not touching the ground, we smile and show off and then the next minute we are down.. and then we try again till we get there :) thats learning… hope you get well soon..

    -aatif

  2. 2. aatif | October 6th, 2006 at 5:25 pm

    and why wouldn’t show up your face? why does every snap creates a suspense…

  3. 3. Mark | October 6th, 2006 at 5:26 pm

    thanks, i will be more careful from now on.

  4. 4. onlyme | October 6th, 2006 at 5:26 pm

    ooh poor mark ..
    la ma etshoof shar bel7aded wala fek ..
    :(

  5. 5. Eddy | October 6th, 2006 at 5:42 pm

    hope u recover fast..
    by the way how fast were u going?

  6. 6. mooodi | October 6th, 2006 at 5:52 pm

    You’ll live to type another post.

    Glad you’re still functional, I still don’t dig bikes, especially in Kuwait.

  7. 7. evolution | October 6th, 2006 at 6:15 pm

    That’s kewl! Your first fall! A day that will be remember! Sorry about your injury though. Great work Marzouk!

  8. 8. Marzouq | October 6th, 2006 at 6:15 pm

    Dont worry about it! Thats the least I could do! Mark wasnt going faster then 30 kph, he was just taking a turn when I saw him go down in front of me.. so I stopped .. and then you know the rest..

    Biking gear is always a huge plus!

  9. 9. fadibou | October 6th, 2006 at 6:18 pm

    hamdilla 3al salameh

  10. 11. Marzouq | October 6th, 2006 at 6:30 pm

    Im happy that it wasnt worse, and you can still use your macs.. Just get some rest your going to feel aches tommorow and tonight.. I hope u feel better soon!

  11. 12. CyberRowdy | October 6th, 2006 at 6:47 pm

    take care mark…….this is usual stuff…I still have marks all over my body! from my bicycle days to the motorcycle experiments!

  12. 13. o | October 6th, 2006 at 7:12 pm

    My friend I read your blog and felt this was going to happen. The lessons you took are still not enough to get you on the road. I suggest you practice in an empty lot or car park.No need to be a hero. A bike is a fun mode of transport but can be lethal.

  13. 14. Mark | October 6th, 2006 at 7:14 pm

    i will be going back to the parking lot once my hand heels.

  14. 15. iDip | October 6th, 2006 at 7:21 pm

    hamdilla 3assalama Mark :(

  15. 16. MiRoOo!!! | October 6th, 2006 at 7:45 pm

    Don’t be sad !!! this happens everyday and only the lucky ones come out of it safe , I bet that nasty wound on your knee hurts too , but don’t worry and get well soon !! salamtak

  16. 17. Noura | October 6th, 2006 at 7:50 pm

    Wish you well and take care!

  17. 18. متابع | October 6th, 2006 at 7:58 pm

    iam sorry for you

    hop you get well soon

    and thanks for Marzouq

    hamdilla 3al salameh

  18. 19. asmaa | October 6th, 2006 at 8:29 pm

    ohh :(
    get well soon slamat slamat..
    good job marzoog

  19. 20. sinnerorsaint | October 6th, 2006 at 8:30 pm

    Thank God you are fine man! its ok take it in a lighter sense everything happens for a reason.
    you’ll be more careful next time.the wounds aren’t that bad they ll heal fast.Good for you Zouq was around.

  20. 21. Mark | October 6th, 2006 at 8:48 pm

    thanks everyone. the wounds look worse then they feel. actually i dont feel them. its just my hand thats hurting like a bitch.

  21. 22. Rejoy | October 6th, 2006 at 9:00 pm

    Take care Mark,
    Get well soon.
    we are all here waiting for you to get back on the wheels faster.

  22. 23. unknown | October 6th, 2006 at 9:17 pm

    slamaat Mark

    and grat job mrzoog

  23. 24. lol | October 6th, 2006 at 9:29 pm

    I’ll give you KD50 if you pored dettol on those wounds, loool

  24. 25. Mark | October 6th, 2006 at 9:40 pm

    lol no thank u.

  25. 26. ananyah | October 6th, 2006 at 9:54 pm

    omggggggggggg r u okay?!?!?!?!

    zouk told me and im like OMG IS HE OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

  26. 27. Marzouq | October 6th, 2006 at 10:02 pm

    I recommend Morphine.. lots of it.. you wont feel a thing with morphine.. you would be walking around as if nothing hurts!

  27. 28. AnGeL | October 6th, 2006 at 10:52 pm

    good thing you had ur helmet on ;)

    Salamat and be careful next time

  28. 29. Dubai Sunshine | October 6th, 2006 at 11:07 pm

    Hope you feel better soon! How long will the cast be on for?

  29. 30. PALFORCE | October 6th, 2006 at 11:07 pm

    Salamat!

    Matshoof shar.

    Could have been alot worse, imagine you didnt have your helmet on?!

    Salamat again.

    Peace

  30. 31. Toxy | October 6th, 2006 at 11:10 pm

    Yehhh….Captain Zookie to the rescue….Good job dude.

    Yeh Mark, seems like you were a bit too eager to get onto those mean streets. It’s a good job there was no traffic or it could have gotten much uglier. Glad to hear you escaped ok.

    Make sure you get back on your bike asap or you’ll end up developing a phobia.

    And by the way, just a tip, NEVER keep replaying mistakes or errors over and over in your head – your brain will learn and begin to mimic this negative behaviour at a later stage.

    It will be a game of psychological warefare over the next few weeks.

  31. 32. The Stallion | October 7th, 2006 at 12:55 am

    Salamat!
    Matshoof shar!
    When I was told about your accident I was like “what!” but then I felt relieved that Marzouq was with you!
    I’m glad you’re ok and that your injuries are minor!

  32. 34. TriStar | October 7th, 2006 at 2:16 am

    Wish U recover well & this is a real life lesson taht has luckily has not made major damages.
    Lessons should have been learned
    1- Do not short-cut proper training
    2- Accidents can happen to anyone & at any time or speed So never drop your guards,,,always wear full safety gear,with proper gear most of the injuries shown would not have happened
    and by the way mark you have nice legs !

  33. 35. Moey | October 7th, 2006 at 2:19 am

    MAN, SALAMAT.. WALLAH MA BTESTAHAL!

  34. 36. Mykel | October 7th, 2006 at 3:18 am

    I’m glad you’re OK, but if you listened to your commenters, you would have seen 4 motorcycle posts back that I told you NOT TO BRAKE WHILE TURNING!

    You’re instructor’s an idiot for not telling you that. Let this be a lesson learned.

  35. 37. Financy | October 7th, 2006 at 3:35 am

    salamaaat dude .. ma tshoor shar ..

    i dont think this accident will make u think twice before riding again ;)

  36. 38. Kuwaiti | October 7th, 2006 at 4:49 am

    Hopfully this will teach you something for next time…….Allah yhdeek to Islam (this is a sign of love no hate) cheers

  37. 39. GG - | October 7th, 2006 at 6:22 am

    I wish a quick recovery! God Bless you & be with you… guiding you as you ride!

  38. 40. Sabah | October 7th, 2006 at 9:09 am

    Good to know ur alright. It was the inevitable I suppose; you’re always going to have your first fall. Now that you’re over it, let’s hope there’s no more.

  39. 41. Nat | October 7th, 2006 at 9:12 am

    Mykel the instructor did tell him not to brake while turning but things happen when u panic..

  40. 42. holla | October 7th, 2006 at 10:12 am

    get well soon bro. u need to NOT take the painkiller pills they give you and take panadol extra instead. save the strong pain meds for recreational use later.

  41. 43. Mahi | October 7th, 2006 at 10:43 am

    get well soon mark. Biking is never been easy dood.
    Keep riding

  42. 44. nibaq | October 7th, 2006 at 10:56 am

    I forgot how white you are with your shirt off.

  43. 45. TRIXTER | October 7th, 2006 at 10:59 am

    hi,,salamat an hope u recover very soon

    Execlent job marzoq& TriStar service

  44. 46. ran | October 7th, 2006 at 11:32 am

    Well, falling down is part of biking. I have suffered few. 2 great ones, back in india. The bikes/scooters were much less powerful, but the streets/traffic is much worse.

    So dont worry. Ride as carefully as possible and also be prepared to handle such falls physically as well as mentally.

    Hope all your injuries are minor. Best wishes & get well soon.

  45. 47. Dado | October 7th, 2006 at 12:06 pm

    Hope you’re gettin to feelin better. Wishin you safe travels.

  46. 48. S | October 7th, 2006 at 12:12 pm

    Salaaamaaat Mark.. So glad ur fine..
    Be careful next time and dont worry, u always learn from ur mistakes..

  47. 49. loody | October 7th, 2006 at 12:27 pm

    salaamaaat mark :’( 7amdella 3ala slamtek i”m so glad that you are fine o be carful next time we love you

  48. 50. chikapappi | October 7th, 2006 at 1:53 pm

    Salamat

  49. 51. Fonzy | October 7th, 2006 at 2:49 pm

    hamdelah al salameh man. its cool, we all learned to drive after a few accidents, cars i mean:) good thing ur ok.

  50. 52. sinnerorsaint | October 7th, 2006 at 3:11 pm

    wow! look at these replies….!! welcome to celebrity Mark!!

  51. 53. talisman | October 7th, 2006 at 4:21 pm

    hope you get better mark, i love u!

  52. 54. Arroussa | October 7th, 2006 at 6:20 pm

    Hamdallah ala salamtak.

    Remember let the bike fit the biker and not the biker fit the bike.

    Go rent a cheapy bike and get VERY comfortable with it and then back on the Ducati.

    Also remember:

    Plan your ride and ride your plan!

  53. 55. Maze | October 7th, 2006 at 6:33 pm

    hamdellah a3 salemtak

  54. 56. talisman | October 7th, 2006 at 7:04 pm

    the graphic pictures made my stomach turn upside down

  55. 57. Waswas | October 7th, 2006 at 7:21 pm

    hamdellah 3ala salemtak!!!!

  56. 58. Malfono | October 7th, 2006 at 8:40 pm

    Salemtak Mark.
    I just want to write this msg, to make you reply and type in one hand . :)

    Hope you get better so soon.

  57. 60. aziz | October 8th, 2006 at 12:50 am

    Salamat :)
    Good thing you wear wearing a helmet though :)

  58. 61. Fonzie | October 8th, 2006 at 1:32 am

    just came back from Dubai and read your post…..Salamtak….GET WELL SOON

  59. 62. TriniManiac | October 8th, 2006 at 1:35 am

    I’m just wondering, sinc the visor of the helmet is long gone.. Do you need to buy a new helmet or just replace the Visor part?

    Take it easy next time!

  60. 63. KtheKuwaiti | October 8th, 2006 at 2:34 am

    Become the grasshopper.

  61. 64. Mark | October 8th, 2006 at 8:30 am

    Trini since the helmet never hit the floor i can just replace the visor. i still have the original clear visor that came with it ii can use until i order another new tinted one.

  62. 65. Marzouq | October 8th, 2006 at 8:48 am

    I say order a new tinted one.. its not going to be long before you want to get back on the bike again!

  63. 66. Mo Hat | October 8th, 2006 at 10:57 am

    oh man i didnt read this post. Somehow missed it. salamat mark, hope you recover soon.

  64. 67. Yazeed | October 9th, 2006 at 8:12 am

    salamat man, atleast it happened early and that you are ok, hope u learn from ur mistakes

  65. 68. Hashim | October 9th, 2006 at 4:24 pm

    Salamat Mark, thank god it’s not more than that.

  66. 69. amer | October 9th, 2006 at 7:52 pm

    Mark, just heard about your crash. Hope all is well and you are recuperating. Best wishes on a safe recovery.

    Try not to hang out too much with Marzouq anymore!

  67. 70. jaz | October 10th, 2006 at 4:37 am

    Glad ur okay Mark, get well soon.

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