30 Miles, almost hit by a car

[pamelonian]

Today I rode the Life Support Rally, which is a fundraiser for Headquarters, a local counseling hotline.

I rode 5 miles to the event and back and the ride itself was 20. At the rally they had a bluegrass band and a "catapult chicken chucking contest." If I knew anything about catapults, I would totally enter and try to catapult a rubber chicken for distance and accuracy. The trophy is the coveted Pullet Surprise (say it out loud). I have always gotten a kick out of rubber chickens, just ask my family or shrijani or piperdawn.

Towards the end of the 20-mile ride, a car I could not see turned left in front of me. I could not see the car because there was a van in the way and I am sure the motorist couldn't see me, either. I gave the brakes everything I had and managed to stop in time, but of course my feet were clipped to the pedals. I went right down, bruised my elbow, skinned my knee and put tiny holes in my bike shorts. Otherwise I'm OK.

I will remember to look out more for motorists.

Comments

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes... I remember Roscoe.

I am glad you didn't get hit or worse! Hey.... maybe this was the release of some gathering energy.

[aki-dreaming.livejournal.com]

You poor thing!
Sarah had a wipe out at a PTA event today. She's so bruised up! I hope you fared better.

[pamelonian.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm fine. I just have a bruise on my elbow and knee. I fall down so much in aikido that falling doesn't really scare me. I was able to accept the fall and let it happen without trying to brace or catch myself.

[ikokujin.livejournal.com]

Careful, dude!