gosh, it brings back painful memories. Last year while riding back from a friends' to look in on their house while away, I went on a road I'm not too familiar with. It goes from one block, down another, and over to another in a zig-zag, and trying to be consciensious I used my hand signal to turn left. Then *BAM* I'm trying so hard to regain my balance but with only one hand it was hard so over I went onto the road.

It was the worst spill I ever had, I thought I'd broken my leg as my right leg was covered in blood. I still have nasty scars from that spill on many places of my body. And speaking of broken, I was sure my poor bike was. The handlebar was twisted about 30 degrees, and my chain had come off but otherwise none the worse for wear (phew!)

The pothole was narrow but deep and right on the bike path. I limped back home and called the City to bring it to their attention. I went back half an hour later to take photos in case my injuries were severe enough, and the road crew was already there filling it. Very impressed at their speed and diligence. Though I must say that pothole was an accident (and potential lawsuit) waiting to happen.

So I can thoroughly sympathise!