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Why is it so difficult to deliberately fall off a bike?

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Why is it so difficult to deliberately fall off a bike?
« on: 30/04/2008 14:29:01 »
Have you ever tried to deliberately fall off your bike? It is very hard! Why is that?
« Last Edit: 02/05/2008 10:24:55 by chris »
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    Because self preservation mode probably kicks in... Who wants to hurt themselves or get hurt! like purposely ripping off your thigh  or chest hair..... OUCH... I bet there would be much hesitation and it would be hard!
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