2009 Polar Bear Ride!

[cheriann]

Okay, this is the person that was directly behind me when I made my goof. Here's what she posted on our local board:
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Yeah, I was right behind you and saw how the whole thing came about, and I knew you were going to lay it over when I saw the turn in your handlebars. But after you laid the bike down, I was sitting there with my frozen fingers wondering whether you were going to be able to pick it up or not - and whether I should get off and help you. About the time I finally realized that you needed help a couple of the guys came roaring up from behind, one to block traffic and the other to help you pick your bike up.

To be honest, my body wasn't moving too well in all that cold...I feel bad that I was slow to respond. But, the guys came through and did a great job, and neither you nor the bike was hurt...

BTW, that type of situation is the only time I have had to gently (knock on wood) lay down a bike - came to a stop to make a right hand turn, cranked the handlebars too far and I happened to be on a steep drop-off on the side of the road. The only thing I could do was let the bike come down gently on it's right side. I was embarrassed more than anything else, but I did learn from the experience.

[dantama]

The conversation about Cheriann's drop is starting back up in the safety forum with her permission.

[traveler]

Glad you and yours are ok. We have all done it at least once most of us twice. Great pics. looks like a good time was had by all. Its rainy and foggy here.Has been since Christmas.Wish we could get a break from fog and rain. :-[ :-/

[ells]

Originally Posted by traveler

We have all done it at least once most of us twice.

Only twice? What a bunch of novices!

[skeeter]

I couldn't ride today. The weather was too good and I had to work.