Don't Get Distracted!

[Denise223]

Hi Everyone!

Well, I learned my lesson last night!

Ben & I were enjoying a ride on a local pathway. It was pretty busy at the time we got there - 7:15pm.

The weather was good. We've had so much rain out here lately that there were a lot of bugs out - (I think I swallowed a few--ICK!!)

I was having a much easier & better time shifting, too - thanks to Melissam. She did a great job of explaining it to me . I was able to pedal much more efficiently, and that really helped me a lot!!

Anyway, things were going great -- I was MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE with my new PI shorts & shirt!! I stayed soooooooooooo much drier & didn't have to worry about my shorts (or shirt) riding up.

At around mile 6.5, I heard loud voices on my left & saw (out of my peripheral vision) the flashing lights on a fire truck & a crowd of people gathered together.

So, I looked to my left (off & on) and saw what appeared to be a fight going on. My bike went just off the pavement & onto the wet & muddy grass. When I tried to turn my wheel a bit to the left, to get onto the pavement again, I didn't make it & crashed onto the pavement. I am very thankful that no one was behind me!!

I learned a very, very good lesson. And that is:

PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT I'M DOING, NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

I banged my elbow & leg up pretty good. I will not take my eyes off the road ever again. An accident can happen in a split second & things could have been so much worse. I am grateful!

Have a peaceful day & safe riding!

Denise

[RoadRaven]

Whoa Denise... so pleased you are ok...

After the tradgedy that hit our club this last week it is almost a blessing to hear of others who have crashed with minimal damage and hear them reflect on how it has raised their awareness

I take it your bike survived ok? And with grazes and bruises you will back on straight away. Best possible scenario

Ride hard, ride strong, ride safe
RR

[Denise223]

Hi RR!

Thanks for stopping by! I read your post from the other day about Vincent and though I didn't respond, my heart went out to his family members and also the members of your bike club. Such a tragedy!

My bike did survive -- I'm just very happy that no one was behind me, or else things could have been much worse. I am very grateful!

Have a wonderful evening!

Denise

[kelownagirl]

Glad to hear you're ok Denise and that it didn't end up being too serious. I have any hard falls yet - that will probably happen once I get my clipless pedals...