It's a beautiful day here - sunny, around 80 with a nice breeze. My bf has the day off so I called to see if he wanted to meet me for a ride. Yep - our first ride together!
So I left work feeling good, the breeze in my hair the sun on my face. About a mile from work is a busy intersection. There was no traffic behind me, a truck in front of me and the light was green. I pedaled into the left turn lane behind the truck, made my signal and preceeded to follow him into the intersection. It looked like he was going to take the inside lane so I veered to the outside lane and he took the outside lane and slowed down a bit. I got too close to him, was leaning too much into the turn (guess my head was still mtbing!) and I laid it down. My left elbow, minus the skin, took the brunt of it. My outer thigh was protected by my shorts but still got scrapped up good.
Fortunately, my head didn't hit and I got up so fast you probably didn't notice I fell. And nice bystanders that we have here, no one even stopped to ask if I was ok. I got me and Forest out of the intersection and I inspected him - dropped chain, popped right tire but no major marks. My arm took one for the team. I called my paramedic bf (told you he'd come in handy!). He brought me back to work and patched me up best he could and even helped me change back into my street clothes. As if I didn't need to see my chiro after my race this weekend, I have an appointment at 5:45 tonight. Can't wait...
Ouch, the swelling is starting and I can feel it down into my hand. I'm off in search of ibuprofen. The brandy will have to wait until later.
Be safe out there ladies. And Renee, I am definitely not riding the big ring this weekend, but I'm planning on being there to cheer you on!
