Tuesday 9/01 rides

[ccbloom]

Great work, Donna! I've only been coming to this forum for a few days now, but I definitely look forward to reading about your daily rides. And I may have my DH hit up your DH for directions on that little bike addition

andtckrtoo - love those bags! Where did you get them? I'm getting a rack for my bday in a few days, and I was bought the one to take side bags. Also, great work on adding in the hills to your commute.

ETA: I did my 7 miles again, same as yesterday. A little tougher because I was sore, and I thought I would only get about 2 miles in at the track instead of 4, but I pushed myself and felt the accomplishment at the end.

[andtckrtoo]

andtckrtoo - love those bags! Where did you get them? I'm getting a rack for my bday in a few days, and I was bought the one to take side bags. Also, great work on adding in the hills to your commute.

Thanks! I got them off of Amazon.com - they are Basil bags. I love them. They are not waterproof, but as I have such a short commute, it's typically not an issue. And they do hold a lot. Happy Birthday! Riding the hills is such a nice way to de-stress after a tough day. I was in a great mood when I got home instead of my usually not-so-great one. I'm thinking of doing it again today.

[ccbloom]

Thanks! I got them off of Amazon.com - they are Basil bags. I love them. They are not waterproof, but as I have such a short commute, it's typically not an issue. And they do hold a lot. Happy Birthday! Riding the hills is such a nice way to de-stress after a tough day. I was in a great mood when I got home instead of my usually not-so-great one. I'm thinking of doing it again today.

Thanks, I'm going to look for them on Amazon. I love the pink, but unfortunately, it won't go with my orange/yellow/red bike. And thank you for the birthday wishes. It's not until Monday, but I like to claim a birthday weekend

And I think you should get out on those hills again today

[skinimini]

Well it looks like I'm going to be off the bike a few weeks. I had a major crash last night and broke both the fib/tib in my ankle and another two breaks in the fibula mid-calf. It was not a pretty sight! On the bright side, my bicycle came out with nary a scratch! And, all of my new bicycle friends here in Atlanta have been so kind to check up on me today.

I won't go into the details, because it was just one of those freaky things that happens on a group ride when there's not great communication. I'm so sad that I'll miss the best time of the year here in the south. I'll just have to live vicariously through all of your adventures through the TE postings. I'll have to have surgery, but not until next week because of the soft-tissue swelling. I don't think I'll ever forget this Sept 1.

[redrhodie]

Oh, no Skini! That's horrible! Take it easy.

[jesvetmed]

What an awful thing to happen, Skini! Heal quickly and take it easy (easier said than done, I know!). Best Wishes!

[DDH]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope you heal quickly and are able to enjoy some of the cooler weather later. Please keep us updated and let us know about your surgery.

[emily_in_nc]

Well it looks like I'm going to be off the bike a few weeks. I had a major crash last night and broke both the fib/tib in my ankle and another two breaks in the fibula mid-calf. It was not a pretty sight! On the bright side, my bicycle came out with nary a scratch! And, all of my new bicycle friends here in Atlanta have been so kind to check up on me today.

I won't go into the details, because it was just one of those freaky things that happens on a group ride when there's not great communication. I'm so sad that I'll miss the best time of the year here in the south. I'll just have to live vicariously through all of your adventures through the TE postings. I'll have to have surgery, but not until next week because of the soft-tissue swelling. I don't think I'll ever forget this Sept 1.

Oh no!!!!!! I am so sorry. You never forget the day of a major crash, that's for sure. April 17, 2005 here (fractured pelvis). I hope you'll heal up soon, but sounds like you'll be laid up for quite awhile. So very sorry. Glad your bike made it through okay. That's a small silver lining to what must have been a terrible day. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

[pfunk12]

I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. Take care of yourself. I hope you heal quickly after your surgery.