Ann, not being there it is very hard to come up with any reasons. Was it her front wheel or her back wheel that hit? Even a fishtail on the back wheel could cause her to go down. Your front wheel and back wheel do not track in the same line and I have witnessed many a rider nearly clip someone's front wheel when passing them or swing around something on the road with their front wheel and still hit it with their back. It can take a very small miscalculation for this. Then, sometimes, you-know-what just happens. Paint and metal are horrible even when just slightly wet.
I have been on many group rides where the leaders talked about riding single file, paying attenting, etc., etc., at the beginning of the ride, but not during the ride. If these are truly training rides with an educational aspect targeted at new and inexperienced riders, the leaders (and all riders) may have to be more active during the ride at reminding folks about these guidelines. If you go back and look at all the Cinderella threads on this forum, one of the most frequently mentioned complaints is about the riders who are not single file and are chatting away without paying attention to traffic, both car and bikes. This wouldn't be tolerated from car drivers. It can put a heavier burden on the riders who are trying to look out for the riders behind and feel a responsibility for group safety.
Has anyone heard from Helga today? How is she doing?
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