Even the most careful cyclists can fall victim to unexpected terrain, slippery surfaces and bad drivers. If you or a friend has a crash, you should seek medical advice if necessary. 

• Consider downloading the CTC crash app to be prepared for a road collision. It helps you remember all the information you need to take down in such a situation.

• As for your bike, you should check it over for damage. It’s likely that the impact of hitting the ground (or a car) will have thrown bits out of whack. Get to work with the multitool, straightening things back up.
• If you must ride home, do so slowly and carefully. Aside from the fact you may have missed something on your bike that got damaged, you’re probably a little dazed from the experience.
• Read through our First Aid for Cyclists article, and bring a First Aid kit on rides when you can. You can also download the St John’s Ambulance First Aid for Cyclists App here.
• If your helmet got a knock, THROW IT AWAY! Unless you use a skateboarding-style helmet that’s designed for numerous falls (which is very unlikely), your helmet will now NOT offer full protection. Some helmet brands even have a crash replacement policy to make getting a new one even easier, so you have no excuse!