The first time I wiped out on my rode bike was during my first ride last weekend. I was just riding along and came up to railroad tracks, the same tracks I had just ridden over moments before. Well, this time I slowed down. Don't ask me why, dumb move. Next thing I know my front tire jerks sideways right into the track and I land, or skid rather on my right side across the pavement. Ouch! It wasn't bad, just a few scrapes, and thank goodness I was wearing my helmet or it could have been worse. Anyway, now I am petrified of going across railroad tracks. I have a 7 mile path that I love riding on when I just want a quick ride. Well, I have to ride over the tracks twice on this trail. Instead I unclip, stop, get off my bike and walk over the tracks then get back on and go. This is actually really dangerous because the tracks are located at two intersections. Should I just go for it and ride over them, or find a new path? On my MTN bike it didn't make a difference, but this bike is completely different.

BTW-I just did my first brick workout today and it felt fabulous!! 7 mile ride/1 mile run!