Seacost Century=FAIL

[OakLeaf]

Oh, man. That's awful.

Glad you and DH and your bikes are okay, anyway.

[Crankin]

Yeah, though when DH went to re-do my bar tape he realized my left shifter is trashed. It's an R700 short reach shifter that we had to order from the UK when we did the custom build. I don't know why you can't get these in the US very easily. Anyway, we found one on line, again from the UK, and it was very reasonably priced. DH is off to the LBS to have them look at his bike and fix the wheel, as he just does not want to mess with it, although he could.
I think I'm having a little acute stress disorder, here, but my elbow is nicely covered with a bandage and the application of the Bacitracin right away seemed to have helped. I do have 2 smaller bruises/swelling, one on my left thigh, on the side (nicely padded area!) and the other on the lower outside of my knee. They don't hurt and I have a good supply of Arnica. My left side is feeling stiff and I know it will be worse tomorrow.
But, it's nothing compared to what happened.

[Jolt]

Yikes! Just heard about the people who were killed. Glad you guys are OK, if a little banged up. I'm with you on not being comfortable with so many people so close--that's just a recipe for a bad crash IMHO.

[kajero]

you can read the entire article here:
http://news.yahoo.com/car-slams-cycl...195554508.html
I am sure I will have gazillion relatives call me and tell me it is time to quit riding.


I really like the comments:

It's hard to drive when your looking at your phone.

""The 20-year-old motorist involved in the crash ...""
Any bets that they were texting while driving? Any?

[Eden]

Arrrrgh - yet again a car does the action, rather than a driver.... I wish reporters would start telling it like it really is.

[kajero]

I am glad you are okay except for being banged up and a few scratches. I also send my prayers to the families who lost a loved one. Thank G-d, there were not more. I am not sure not riding close in this ride would have made a difference.

I am with you also, I dislike riding close in the big rides. I love riding in the MS150. There over 3000 riders in that. I tend to stay all by myself whenever I can. Believe it or not, you can really do that! I didn't come in with the rest of my team, but I sure had a more comfortable ride. And I finished both 75 miles days with no sag wagon.

[Pax]

Wow, sorry to hear about your biff, glad you and DH are mostly okay!

And yet another senseless tragedy, those poor people.

[ridebikeme]

Glad to hear that everyone here is Ok... that's tragic!! My thoughts and prayers are with the families...