In my last post I mentioned that the LHT was out of commission and I would be commuting on my road bike for the time being. I've put thousands of miles on my road bike and have never come close to falling off... until this week.
I was waiting to cross over Georgia Ave. on Forest Glen and if timed right I can get across before traffic from the oncoming turning lane entered the intersection. When the opportunity arose I mashed down putting all my force into the pedals. I hadn't gotten past walking speed when on my second stroke the chain slipped off the ring and I was sent over the bars and onto my back in the middle of Georgia Ave. I was stunned, in less than two strokes I had managed to launch myself out of the saddle and over the bars. WTF?!
Race Report : Beers and Wheels Alleycat
2 days ago
2 comments:
Scary! A couple years ago I was pushing hard out of an intersection, and stood on my pedals as I sprinted forward. Then my chain popped and my chest slammed onto my handlebars, then my groin to the crossbar. I believe my cell phone also spun across the pavement...but no serious injury or mishap....glad you we're seriously hurt either.
This was loovely to read
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