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Originally Posted by Walkabout
you will learn to fall off and get up again with assistance at hand (for when you are pinned under your bike).
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Having been 'pinned under my bike' by myself... this is what I have learned;
Pushing the bike away from you makes things more difficult.
Step 1: remove any luggage you can get to. Keep it within hands reach so you can use it.
Step 2: pull the bike towards and upwards. Use the luggage to prop the bike up. Repeat.
Handy objects - Any thick sticks can be used as leavers. Tyre leavers might be usefull if you can get to them. If the bikes seat is removable .. then do that too. Every fall is different - adapt.
Calling for help:
Voice ... yep .. embarrassing but ..
Cell phone .. if not crushed and you have signal and battery.
EPIRB/PLB/SPOT etc .. if your going 'remote' you should consider carrying one of these.
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