(long) Happy yet drenched, battered and bruised!

[ny biker]

Wow! What a way to slide into the rest stop! Did the Russian Judge give you a 10?

It's like I always say, if you're gonna need help, you might as well need it right in front of the place where the helpers are hanging out.

[sgtiger]

Catrin - Kudos for finishing your first organized ride, especially after a fall like that! I'm way impressed that you stuck it out till the end.

[Catrin]

It's like I always say, if you're gonna need help, you might as well need it right in front of the place where the helpers are hanging out.

I certainly had plenty of help - and they all moved away too quickly for me to thank them once I had a chance to gather myself. I really was concerned about my leg at the time and still am amazed how I wound up getting my leg so caught up in my bike frame - especially since it is such a small bike. I am really thankful for all of the help.

No bruising yet (though it is early yet) - and the Russian judges gave me a high-five after giving me a perfect score for the exciting finish

[salsabike]

Gravel! $*()$&W%)&. I wiped out on it this spring test-riding new bikes. I did everything wrong--turned into a gravel path going quickly and leaning a lot. It's not very cooperative stuff, is it?

Good for you for going ahead and finishing!

[OakLeaf]

Yikes. I crashed hard on gravel a couple of years ago and still have a dent in my hip.

Glad you had fun anyway. Heal up quick!

[Crankin]

You are tough!

[twin]

Wow what a ride and one you will remember. Have many more happy andfun rides. I noticed your on the Surly forum. Good choice of bike!

[Psycler]

Way to go, getting back on your bike and finishing. That's a real trooper.