Thank Goodness for Helmets -revised

[maillotpois]

In response to your comment MP about loosening my clips, they are as loose as I can have them for unclipping which I can do, and will do if I know I will be stopping. Some members of my club tease me because I often unclip long before I reach an intersection where I know for sure I'll be stopping.

Well, maybe there's a different pedal system or something that would be better? I think the unclipping long before is prudent if that's what you need to do. Tell me who's teasing you and I'll put a pump in their spokes! (Just kidding. But still!)

Sorry if I got a little cranky but I don't want people (especially people I know and care about) putting themselves into danger unnecessarily. Cycling can be dangerous enough.

[Bike Goddess]

MP-no big deal on teasing. They have to tease me for something and foot out isn't a bad one! RE type of pedals- I have Look ones.

I think I've hashed this over enough in my mind and can't think of anything else to say.

If people want to have a discussion on what they do at stop signs- clip in, clip out, put foot on ground EVERY time, then start a new thread.

To all of you who have responded thanks for the well wishes. I wrote this post it to let you all know what had happened. If this will make a difference in how you all look at stop signs whether or not they be 4 way or 2 way, then I think I will have made a contribution.

Meanwhile, enjoy the fall weather wherever you may be. It's pretty beautiful out here in Northern Cal. I'll be outside walking and enjoying it as well. I must admit when I see a cyclist come by my window I am a bit jealous that I can't be out there too.

[Biciclista]

Thanks for keeping in touch with us; there are those of us who check this thread to hear about your progress, not to argue!!

[Duck on Wheels]

Yep! Thank G_d (and G_dess) for helmets! Even when we're careful, even when we're familiar with the route, even when we're focused, even when we make eye contact (or think we've made eye contact) with every relevant driver ... both cyclists and drivers can still make an error of judgment, or miss seeing something critical like a pothole, or suffer a sudden technical failure. That's when the helmet can insure you can get back on your bike and that one little mistake isn't your last. Glad you're okay, BG! Glad you've worked out what went wrong. And glad you're able to take the teasing with a smile

[Bike Goddess]

I'll keep you all posted from time to time on how things are going. Looks like gym work is in my future- just in time for the winter season.

I look forward to getting out into more social situations. Never was one to stay still!

[Veronica]

We tease because we care. I've noticed it's us Norcal chicks who are chiding BG the most - people who have ridden with her and really know her. I think it somehow hits a little closer to home when the person hurt is someone you've ridden with.

Veronica

[Trek420]

BG, I just found out (from you) that you "kissed the pavement" . Get well soon. Nothing can keep you down for long. We're lucky, things could have been far worse.

Hit the gym, enjoy the recovery and come back strong.