Last Saturday, it was kind of cold here but I decided I needed to start getting in some serious bicycling mileage in if I'm going to be ready to ride 100 miles in a day by August. I put on lots of layers. Filled my water bottle. Hit the street.
And then, I hit the street. Apparently, a sprinkler system at a business on my way had turned on that morning. Despite temperatures of about 25 degrees. Despite it's winter time and who gives a flip what the shrubs look like. I didn't see the patch of ice, but it leapt up from the road and bit me and my bike. I went one way, the bike went another, and we both went down.
I was in better shape than the bike. Sort of had to "limp" home because downshifting blocked my rear wheel meaning that hills meant resorting to walking.
Damage assessment:
• Left shoulder ... still sore days later. No bruising.
• Lower leg ... not too sore and no bruise.
• Bicycle ... smashed rear derailleur (this is the piece that allows gears to be shifted). It's in the bike shop until Friday getting a once-over.
• Pride ... some bruising.
• Confidence ... mild contusions.
• Bummer-meter ... BIG BUMMER!
Ouch! Ice is my nemesis, at any speed. Glad that you're okay (sort of.)
That IS a major bummer . . . glad you weren't hurt worse!
Now there's a motivation-crusher.
I admire the dedication for just getting out on the road, but even more for walking your broken bike home. I remember a moment from IronMan triatholon when a biker walked his broken bike across the finish line, with blistered feet, and a tear in his eye. OK, not exactly your story, but I was just as inspired to clean off the treadmill!
Egads!! You gotta be more careful, T-bone. I don't think you're quite ready to meet your maker. Take it easy..you're now a father of two and not as spry as you once were!
I'd gear up for such serious sport, but coach thinks I'm just coasting.
Were you wearing a helmet? WEAR A HELMET! I used to work TBI floor! Is your brain okay?
oh my! hope you'll heal quickly! what are you doing cycling in 25 degree weather anyway? perhaps you should train on a stationary bike for a while? or consider other activities to build up your stamina...
speaking of iPhone, do you know that half of its price is pure profit? www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2085350,00.asp
And this is the price with a Cingular contract, because they don't allow the operator to offer a subsidized pricing! this is usually the price point for devices with much more features...
i hope for your sake that they offer discounts to previous ipod owners!