Quoted message said:What about all of you?
Aged about 10, coming down a v.steep hill v.fast on my BMX.
At the bottom of the hill, the road veers sharply to the right, but a
path continues straight on for about 20 yards until it hits the main road.
As I neared the bottom of the hill, I applied the front brake. The cable
snapped. Due to my poor bike maintenance skills at the time, my rear
brake was no help either.
So I put both feet to ground and hope for the best...
I eventually stopped within inches of the edge of the main road, just as
a HUGE juggernaut sped past, the smell of burning rubber emanating from
my trainers.
First thing I did when I got home (after changing my shorts) was learn
how to keep my brakes in order!
d.