So I finally get back on my bike after a month of very little riding due to an infected colon, yuk!, and what do I do? Fall going over a very nasty group of RR tracks! These track stick up a good inch from the road and cross at a weird angle, add in lots of sand and gravel and you have one sore hen! Very impressive road rash though. No permanent damage. Just scrapes, bruises and a sore shoulder. And my bike is OK. Rode on to work and got no sympathy from my boss and customers. Most seem to think a 50 year old women has no business riding a bike to work. Personally I like to think they are just jealous that I AM/CAN ride my bike to work. Anyway, I know you all understand. I took the day off from riding yesterday to lick my wounds, but I'll be riding home tonight - I think I'll take a route without RR tracks! Wish me luck. BikerHen