WOW! You're right, what a Calamity! How is your friend doing today? Did she go get checked out? I've not fallen on my bike (while moving ) but my recent asphalt landing is enough to know that she HAS to be really sore. Also a bummer about scratching her bike and her new shoes ... that s***s. Your boyfriend definately scored some points by driving! I bet he was the best sight ever standing there at the finish! Does he ride at all? Did you at least get to enjoy Palm Springs? I'm starting to think it was okay that I didn't get to do this ride - although I was going to ride w/a friend who has barely ridden so we were doing a much shorter option.

I read over on bike journal that the flats were due to the fact that there hasn't been any rain to wash off the stickers that accumulate on the street - not sure how accurate that is though...

I can't believe that whole SAG thing- that is just wrong. I wonder if you'll get a response from the event director on your e-mail.

Thank you for telling me about it! I can't wait to get back on my bike - I'll be starting from square one. You are really inspiring!

Tracy

What did you say is your next ride????