The story of my first crash

[Lenusik]

Thanks! I am feeling fine but definitely sore. It will be shaky at first, but I will have to ride. Otherwise, I will continue to be scare. I fell before, but it was silly, just trip over my bike or did not unclip in time while standing. But this was a real crash. I know that I will get over that and I don't like to whine about it.

I am surprised that many of you "jumped" on me about "trying" to find a company to ride. Please see that I said "try". I know that it may not be possible, but it is still safer. My husband and i are lucky because we can ride together. I am now confident that I can ride alone, but it is still safer to have someone else around you. We turned several people into riding and do enjoy taking them along. So, if you do have a company, that's great. If you don't, that's fine, just stay safe!

[CorsairMac]

I see you live in Chandler - I used to live at Chandler Blvd and Kyrene - Love that whole area! You'll know the railroad tracks that "took" me down a few years back - right there at Kyrene and Elliot I think?? Anyway, it was an ugly crash and I Hated that track after that! It took me a long time to get over my fear of RR tracks too - I kept seeing my crash in my mind every time I reached a set of tracks! Good on you for wanting to try the Tour on Sat - good luck on the race and let us know how you do! And thanking your lucky stars that nothing was broken on you Or the bike!

[slinkedog]

So glad you are okay! I can't wait to hear how you do on the 1st. Hang in there!

[Lenusik]

I will certainly participate in the Tour. Now I feel like I have to. I will just have to avoid that little dip on the road when I crashed. I would be fighting to win it!

[Selkie]

Hi - Don't think anyone was jumping on you about your advice to ride w/others. Whatever works!! I'm a lone wolf rider myself, as I ride right after work on weekdays (3:30 or when I get home) and on weekends, at sunrise. No one has a compatible schedule and truth be told, I enjoy doing my own thing. Going when I want, where I want, at my own speed, etc. Don't have to make conversation or worry about someone clipping my tire, etc. Enough of that.
Thank goodness you're OK! Sounds like you took a bad fall so you are lucky you didn't break any bones. Hope your bruises/cuts mend quickly.

[Lenusik]

Thanks a lot! Yes, I am picturing now particpiating in the tour with all these wounds. That would be just funny to make up stories about how it all happened.