In the driver's defense -- he could not stop apologizing. He was also shaking as badly as I was and, when none of my friends answered their cell phones, drove me home and carried the bike into my place.
And I know that the bike is replacible, but I spent months picking it out and special ordering all of the components. That thing was my baby and the bike shop really spent a lot of time with me on it. The day I rode it out of the shop they told me that if I ever got a scratch on it, they would send a hitman to my house. The looks on their faces were pretty priceless when they saw the bike. I only had it since the end of February ...]
Susie
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05-10-2006, 11:59 AM #1
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"It never gets easier, you just go faster." -- Greg LeMond
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05-10-2006, 12:05 PM #2
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yep, that's what I figured... this had to have shaken him to his core as well... I bet it will forever change the way he drives... scary for everyone involved...
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There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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05-10-2006, 12:33 PM #3
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Susie- You are one strong woman! (I cringed just by reading your story)Amazing that you came through! Thank goodness you weren't hurt more seriously. At least people got the truck driver to stop! How many times have I heard of crashes where a driver just keeps on going as no one is around to stop them.
Even though a new bike isn't available right now, when do you think you can have it? Can the LBS give you a loner for the interim?
Meanwhile, get rest and take care of yourself. Please be sure to get a check up with your doctor just to make sure you are all right!
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