Too far???

[mtbdarby]

Katie - what an inspiration! You handled everything like a pro - sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted to, but every cyclist must have an adventure story to tell, and some scars to back up the story.

Thanks for posting the story Angela - what an awesome sister (where were you when I needed you?). You guys make a great team!

Can't wait to hear about the first 35 miles. So, how did your mom handle it?

[luv2ride94]

Hey everone!

K heres how it was BEFORE the spill.. (probably lots of typos)

Got up about 6 and it was COLD outside, 37 degrees to be excat so we bundled up and headed out it was about a hour drive to where it started and it was up to 40 by the time we got there.

It was my first time doing a organized ride so just being there was really cool. Lots of different types of people and bikes(mine the prettiest i still think). We started a little late b/c my sisters bike had a low tire and we had to make sure it was alright.

The map wasnt real clear so for the first mile or so we mostly hoped we were going the right way. Then we started catching and PASSING people. That was fun. stopped at the first pit stop at about 8 miles we were still kinda chilly but having a great time and in the next part between pit stops found some great hills. and after the second round of hill s i wasnt cold at all any more

Nothing exciting between the next 2 stops. the last one we made it to was about 27 miles in and everyone had kinda thinned out into groups really. It was just me and ang but we could see riders in front and there were some nort to far behind us either. We were riding kinda not fast i think averagign about 14 or 15mph. I can't wait to get back on and ride even more.

Anyways thats my story up till about 34 miles and ang already told that story.

[bacarver]

Hi Katie -

I admire you. You sound like one neat kid. Welcome to the crash club. It's no fun earning membership, but you're one of us now. I became a member in June of 2005 when a pit bull attacked me and knocked me off my brand NEW Trek 1500. The dog came out of nowhere and next thing I knew, I was having a very close encounter with hard pavement. Road rash, bruises, severely twisted knee and ankle, and FEAR. It took me a month to heal. That was my first crash ever. I ride smarter now. I have learned some lessons about preparing for disasters, letting my body heal on its schedule and not a schedule set by others, and being very thankful for every chance I get to ride my bike. Be patient with yourself. You are very motivated. You will heal. You will recover. You will ride again! One of the things I did as I was healing was to make a "Boo Boo Book" which contained pictures, a journal, hospital bills, get-well cards, etc. It motivated me. Don't get depressed. Put a smile on your face every day. I now wear a Road ID bracelet that has all my emergency information on it. This is important because I always ride solo. You are terrific. Be proud of yourself.
Barb from Southern Indiana

[silver]

excuse me....

Hey barb, I'm in So. IN too. Do you ever ride in the Bluegrass area?