June 7th Rides

[arielmoon]

Thanks everyone!

Good for you!!! Nice to see you out on your bike with a smile.

Funny you posted this pic... after my road riding today, I took out my mtb. You crossed my mind. I drove down the road past the house with the dog that d*mn near took me out (never rode past it since). Was thinking.... is it still alive? Can I ride the road again? What? (fence gate still standing wide open as always, so thinking "not"). Gheez...

Just short 15mi road for me today. Still sick w/upper respiratory infection. Just wanted to be out for a bit to sooth my soul. Then, my trail bike for some nature.

I actually rode past the NW corner of the farm where I got hit but not on the actual road but it was about 1/4 mile from it. I was very alert and kept a keen eye out for old Ralph while staying to the outside of BF.

Last time I drove past the gate it was wide open and Ralph was snoozing in the driveway. I have not doubt it would have been open yesterday.

Maybe when we make the claim against her insurance the dog owner will take the whole thing more seriously.

[skinimini]

54 interesting miles on the Silver Comet Trail yesterday. Great day until mile 22. I'm still not really sure what happened--I guess I must have been off in la-la land, taken in by the beauty of rural Georgia landscape. My riding partner and I were practicing drafting and I got too close. I tried to back off, but by the time I realized my error, I clipped her back wheel and off I went. I landed mostly on the grassy shoulder of the path, but my right arm did manage to connect with the asphalt. Major road rash! I have several nasty bruises, a sprained finger, and a sore back and neck (tensing up I guess). As I was in the slow motion process of hitting the dirt, all I could think about was that OMG I am really going to break something. But, my head is OK, my bike is OK (she is in the lbs for a check this am), and my friend managed to stay upright. I really don't want to repeat that experience. Been there, done that! The good news is that I got up, got back on the bike, rode for another 32 miles. Bee in the helmet when I was almost home.

I guess a lesson learned is that instead of being directly behind her and so close, I probably should have been just slightly to one side.

My God is not a vengeful God, but I don't think I'll be playing hooky from church anymore!

Saw a bunny, two black cats that crossed my path, one 3 ft corn snake, and a huge, may 5-6 ft copperhead, slithering off into the weeds. My friend and I thought it was funny that the cyclists coming toward us were squealing and wildly swerving--until we got to their spot and saw the source of their antics.

[skinimini]

Congrats Ariel for being back on the bike. I know it must have felt good.

[KathiCville]

Congrats, Arielmoon, for getting out on your bike yesterday! As another poster said, I bet it felt great to be pedaling again!

I did a 22-miler yesterday with my brand spankin' new Fuji Silhouette---her first real road trip! The set up is very different from my last bike, so I spent most of the ride just getting used to the gearing, shifters and brakes. My right arm is pretty sore today! When I have time to take a few photos, I'll post pics of my new ride!

[arielmoon]

Congrats Ariel for being back on the bike. I know it must have felt good.

Thanks so much. I really was delighted to be out on the road.

Sorry about your crash. Drafting can be tricky!

[maillotpois]

Congrats Arielmoon!!! That first ride back is always special. (I have had a couple of them. )

[arielmoon]

22 miles again yesterday on the same out and back. Woo hoo! A friend rode with us and we had a better average. No thanks to me cause I sat 3rd wheel almost the whole time.