
Originally Posted by
AllezGirl
So I made the newbie mistake of going way to fast down an unfamiliar descent and by the time I saw the sharp curve at the bottom it was too late to brake, although I tried anyway! I went down hard and slid on my side for abut 25 feet, finally coming to rest under a guard rail! No broken bones, lots of road rash, cracked helmet (glad it's not my head) and slightly wounded pride. .
Oh no Im trying not to imagine that 25 feet slide.
Glad to hear you and your bike are ok though.
Sending healing road rash vibes your way.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V