Weeeeeeeeee..a little weeeeeeeeeeeeee...
I'm working my way to getting back on the bike paths full time but for now it's still easy rides. They'll have to be easyish as i'm keeping an eye on how my knee feels during and after riding. I know I can't just jump out of the saddle and power down so for now it's focusing on pedalling properly, gearing and being aware of my surroundings.
Today I decided to venture down to my black spot and make the point of going under the overpass & up the little hill. I took some photos to give you an idea of how cornering can be a bit exciting some days..As you can tell from either direction, one can't see if anything is around the corner until it's too late. First photo is heading towards the underpass on your left, etc. The last photo is from the other side and up the hill a bit. I'm not the best photographer when i have my sunglasses on..
I'll still bike but i think i'll be a bit more aware of what's going on round the corner...
For now, it's just nice to be able to bike outside!! There are people out there. I shall get there..
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02-23-2008, 10:11 PM #1
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Sunday 24th Feb..Ride back to my black spot
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02-24-2008, 03:07 AM #2
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Wow (((((cc))))) hooray for being able to ride more, and great job facing down the spot. Little by little, stronger all the time.
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02-24-2008, 05:47 AM #3
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Good job, CC!
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02-24-2008, 05:53 AM #4
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02-24-2008, 06:06 AM #5
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, CC. I'm glad you did this.
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02-24-2008, 07:17 AM #6
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CC - I'm glad you went back to the place of your accident at a time when you were not in a hurry or stressed to see how you'd do. It is a corner with limited visability. There were a lot of those in Edmonton on the trail system. You might remember or maybe you didn't ride back then. Anyway, it certainly looks like a corner for serious slowing down to make sure you're clear before enteing under the underpass. Take care, I hope you get to start your commuting again soon.
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