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Don’t Be a Hero in a Morgue

Mar 5, 2017

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Don't be a hero in a morgue — A cycling tale

This post is not about squash or tennis.

Deji Odetoyinbo, this week’s guest blogger, is Toronto veterinarian by profession. Deji is a cycling enthusiast, squash player, and photography buff.

In this narrative, interspersed with some hindsight, Deji takes us through a cycling incident and its aftermath. You don’t have to be a cyclist or a sportsperson to relate to this post.

“Don’t be a hero in a morgue,” may sound like sensible advice. But, in the adrenaline rush of a competition, sometimes you get carried away.

In his own words: “I crashed at the 190th kilometre of a 215 km ride. Joey, my co-rider, told me later that when he saw my body smack the road and stay still, he was absolutely certain that I was dead…”

Click here to read this post at Reboot Social