Ouch.
of course you did the sensible thing - save the bike !! !
Ouch also about the corneal ulcer, hope it heals off well.
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I got my pretty new Dolce about a month ago, but took my first ride today. (The day after I developed a really bad corneal ulcer, was hospitalized, and have been dealing with that.) I had practiced a little bit at home on the trainer, but decided just to go for it and do my normal ride. I love riding it, it is so much fun. So much easier than my old bike (Trek hybrid). I was much faster, I managed to average ~ 3 mph faster that I was which I am really happy with considering I was focusing on operating my new bike and not killing myself with my first go clipless pedals. I was doing really good clipping in and out (mostly because I was super paranoid and would unclip way early - luckily I have the Crank Brothers Quattros, so I can pedal pretty well unclipped. I managed it safely for a little over 24 miles until I was crossing the last street to get to the parking lot. I unclipped my right foot, to stop at the street, but for some reason, I tried to put mu left foot down - plunk! Road rash on my elbow and knee and a HUGE bruise on my thigh. But I managed to protect the bike! I can't wait for my next ride!!!
Ouch.
of course you did the sensible thing - save the bike !! !
Ouch also about the corneal ulcer, hope it heals off well.
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Sounds like congrats are in order for two of you - Keeper and Mixie!
So cool and fun and exciting to have a new bike
... enjoy them ladies, and here's wishing you many happy miles on your handsome steeds
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
I got my Dolce about a month ago too! It is sweet!! But I crashed mine the first time out and sprained my wrist . . . and I was used to the clipless pedals. I haven't been able to ride in almost three weeks. Sorry you got so skinned up! Hope that heals quickly. Other than the sprain, I just got some bruises, not much to speak of. Can't wait to get back on the saddle .
Keeper, When I first got back on a bike a few years ago, after not riding in 30years, my DH said "don't fall", to which I answered (famous last words) "I've never fallen in my life" and immediately, CRASH!! I was used to the old-type toeclips with cleats. It's a "rite of passage".
2007 Trek 5000
2009 Jamis Coda
1972 Schwinn Suburban
"I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood."
Susan B. Anthony, 1896
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Please don't say I have to fall 8 more times. This is one time I hope the dear rabbi is wrong!
It's all about the journey (my reason for riding slower)
Hello all,
I'm just getting into biking after a 4 day vacation in France. I bike thru Bourgoune in a self guided wine tour. Now that I'm back, I can't stop thinking about the tour, planning the next one, and shopping touring bikes.
Sure enough I come home and the next day, splat, I fall off my bike. My left elbow is still healing. One thing for sure, I'm staying away from the clipless pedals!! Its not worth the falls.
M